Buppy 1,720 Report post Posted January 26, 2015 Being waived doesn't mean they have to send him to the AHL if he isn't claimed. They may just be throwing him out there in the hope he gets claimed, and if not they'll just keep him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted January 26, 2015 Considering Edmonton fans are whiny about them not being able to bring in guys like this during free agency a waiver claim by them seems like a smart move If he goes to Edmonton, that would be the end of his partying days as we know it. Not many pornstars parties up there. 1 Dr Dubya reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Son of a Wing 1,644 Report post Posted January 26, 2015 Being waived doesn't mean they have to send him to the AHL if he isn't claimed. They may just be throwing him out there in the hope he gets claimed, and if not they'll just keep him. You're right, but I guess that's not likely... Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie · 3h3 hours ago If Richards clears, expectation is he'll be assigned to Manchester (AHL). LA obviously hopes waivers may flush out more trade options. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted January 26, 2015 If he goes to Edmonton, that would be the end of his partying days as we know it. Not many pornstars parties up there. That's all they do in Northern Alberta. Young dudes blowing oil money on drugs and booze. But yeah, no pornstars. 2 Son of a Wing and Detroit \# 1 Fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted January 26, 2015 Was looking around HF Boards, and apparently reps from both Toronto and Edmonton have said there's no interest on their end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted January 26, 2015 get a pick for franzen and take richards. at least richards will fight 2 Hockeymom1960 and F.Michael reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted January 26, 2015 Well I guess the Sabers could be the fourth darkhorse here...they won't be a cap team soon and could need some veteran help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted January 26, 2015 Arizona makes sense. But I think he stays in LA at that cap hit. I think they can only trade him if they retain a good chunk of his cap hit but who knows.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Dynasty 267 Report post Posted January 26, 2015 Isles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted January 26, 2015 What a blunder by Lombardi. Everyone could see Richards was done being a top 6 forward after the finals, and they even had the window to buy him out and opted not too! They'll never be rid of that deal unless they eat half the contract and damn near give him away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 Thing is, Kings have managed to win two Cups with Richards. Contract's probably a mistake, but a mistake they can afford to make, given the strength of the rest of their team. I don't know if you've seen the standings recently, but the Kings are currently on the outside of the playoff race looking in. I'm sure a lot of folks will say the Cup victories are worth it, but that domination the Kings had looks like it could be fleeting, as opposed to Detroit, or Chicago, or Pittsburgh, or Anaheim, who are still able to get to the postseason after their Cup victories. For the record, the Kings are still in the playoff race, and I don't want to cast them off as a has-been team, but I don't know if its accurate to say that Richards' contract is a mistake they can currently afford to deal with given where they happen to be in the standings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,476 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 I don't know if you've seen the standings recently, but the Kings are currently on the outside of the playoff race looking in. I'm sure a lot of folks will say the Cup victories are worth it, but that domination the Kings had looks like it could be fleeting, as opposed to Detroit, or Chicago, or Pittsburgh, or Anaheim, who are still able to get to the postseason after their Cup victories. For the record, the Kings are still in the playoff race, and I don't want to cast them off as a has-been team, but I don't know if its accurate to say that Richards' contract is a mistake they can currently afford to deal with given where they happen to be in the standings. Chicago made the playoffs by 2 points after they won the cup the first time. They weren't in any better shape than la is now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buppy 1,720 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 Chicago made the playoffs by 2 points after they won the cup the first time. They weren't in any better shape than la is now As did the Ducks a couple years after they won, and then they did miss the year after, and again two years after that... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 1 amato reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 What a blunder by Lombardi. Everyone could see Richards was done being a top 6 forward after the finals, and they even had the window to buy him out and opted not too! They'll never be rid of that deal unless they eat half the contract and damn near give him away. They're sure kicking themselves for that now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ram 240 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 I don't know if you've seen the standings recently, but the Kings are currently on the outside of the playoff race looking in. I'm sure a lot of folks will say the Cup victories are worth it, but that domination the Kings had looks like it could be fleeting, as opposed to Detroit, or Chicago, or Pittsburgh, or Anaheim, who are still able to get to the postseason after their Cup victories. For the record, the Kings are still in the playoff race, and I don't want to cast them off as a has-been team, but I don't know if its accurate to say that Richards' contract is a mistake they can currently afford to deal with given where they happen to be in the standings. 100% would be fine with my team missing the postseason if they produced two championships in three years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 100% would be fine with my team missing the postseason if they produced two championships in three years. I don't think I'd ever be fine with my team missing the playoffs, but I'd definitely trade a year of no playoffs for two more Cups. 2 FireCaptain and frankgrimes reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,959 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 I tell what I would be fine with....sending Jurco back to GR to get better playing minutes, keeping Dan Cleary in the press box, having Pulk be the injury call up and down, putting Franzen on LTIR for the rest of the season and being the team that picks up Mike Richards...maybe this should in the "state your unpopular opinion" thread! Seriously, though, I think our team would be better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trule23 119 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 I tell what I would be fine with....sending Jurco back to GR to get better playing minutes, keeping Dan Cleary in the press box, having Pulk be the injury call up and down, putting Franzen on LTIR for the rest of the season and being the team that picks up Mike Richards...maybe this should in the "state your unpopular opinion" thread! Seriously, though, I think our team would be better. you would seriously pay almost 6 million for a player who has done nothing but decline over the past couple years? He's a good fourth liner maybe 3rd at best his time is over. he WAS a good player but he just isnt anymore his body has decayed because he doesnt take care of himself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smite 399 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 Scott Cullen @tsnscottcullen 26mMike Richards clears waivers (#shocked#notshocked). A look at his decline and some possible trade destinations: http://t.co/tW08jp8Aco Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 I tell what I would be fine with....sending Jurco back to GR to get better playing minutes, keeping Dan Cleary in the press box, having Pulk be the injury call up and down, putting Franzen on LTIR for the rest of the season and being the team that picks up Mike Richards...maybe this should in the "state your unpopular opinion" thread! Seriously, though, I think our team would be better. Our team would be better by demoting or reducing the playing time of four wingers, and bringing on another center who's only got 15 points in 47 games? AND he makes almost 6 million a year until 2019. How, exactly, would that make the team better? 2 TheXym and krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 (edited) How do you not see that Kip? Mike Richards is far superior to Tomas Jurco and Teemu Pulkkinen... Richards won a World Junior Gold, an Olympic Gold and two Stanley Cups... What the f*** have those two chumps done? And Danf****** Cleary and Johanf****** Franzen are awwwwful... Edited January 27, 2015 by krsmith17 2 TheXym and kipwinger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 (edited) How do you not see that Kip? Mike Richards is far superior to Tomas Jurco and Teemu Pulkkinen... Richards won a World Junior Gold, an Olympic Gold and two Stanley Cups... What the f*** have those two chumps done? And Danf****** Cleary and Johanf****** Franzen are awwwwful... Mike Richards is the kind of leader, and veteran presence our young guys need in the locker room...er...yeah... Edited January 27, 2015 by kipwinger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 Mike Richards is the kind of leader, and veteran presence our young guys need in the locker room...er...yeah... I'll raise 3 FireCaptain, F.Michael and canadian wings fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 The best one is of him taking a bottle of scotch to the head, but LGW won't let me post it lol. Mike Richards might be the only guy in the league that could hang with Patrick Kane in a drinking contest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites