Mason 38 Report post Posted July 20, 2016 http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/17115054/brad-richards-retires Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LidstromIsASuperhero 29 Report post Posted July 20, 2016 I'd say it was about the right time for him to hang em up. Congrats on a good career. Hall of fame worthy? I'm kinda on the fence with him imho... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyukian-Deke 722 Report post Posted July 20, 2016 I'd say it was about the right time for him to hang em up. Congrats on a good career. Hall of fame worthy? I'm kinda on the fence with him imho... Congrats on a great career Brad! But no I don't think he is HOF worthy. He didn't dominate long enough and only played 15 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted July 20, 2016 TBH, I wouldn't have minded seeing him back. I know I'm in the extreme minority when it comes to that. Congrats on a great career. 2 13dangledangle and puckloo39 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylee 727 Report post Posted July 20, 2016 He was so slow when he lost any semblance of speed he once had. Obvious post is obvious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted July 20, 2016 Now how about Cleary...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted July 20, 2016 LOL at him being in the HHOF. Even the Hall wouldn't stoop that low. Richards/Weiss/Modano. Who are we going to retire next? 2 hillbillywingsfan and skerrydude reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kliq 3,763 Report post Posted July 20, 2016 LOL at him being in the HHOF. Even the Hall wouldn't stoop that low. Richards/Weiss/Modano. Who are we going to retire next? Dont forget Alfie. I guess this doesnt speak well for Vanek lol. 1 skerrydude reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,963 Report post Posted July 20, 2016 Now how about Cleary...... I'd like to see him back in GR tbh. I think he'd make a great leader with that squad. 1 puckloo39 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted July 20, 2016 (edited) LOL at him being in the HHOF. Even the Hall wouldn't stoop that low. Why not? I think he has a shot in a very weak class. 932 points, 2 stanley cups, Conn Smythe and Byng along with two 91 point seasons. Not a bad resume. Theres a few guys in the Hall with lesser accomplishments I'm not saying he should be in though. Edited July 20, 2016 by kickazz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 794 Report post Posted July 21, 2016 This makes me happy because now we know for sure Holland wont be sighing him to some 5 year deal that's going to piss us off.......=) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DickieDunn 2,571 Report post Posted July 21, 2016 A year too late Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted July 21, 2016 Congrats on a great career. Hope he enjoys a happy retirement. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted July 21, 2016 Why not? I think he has a shot in a very weak class. 932 points, 2 stanley cups, Conn Smythe and Byng along with two 91 point seasons. Not a bad resume. Theres a few guys in the Hall with lesser accomplishments I'm not saying he should be in though. Was he ever even a top 5 center in the game? Top 10? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kliq 3,763 Report post Posted July 21, 2016 Was he ever even a top 5 center in the game? Top 10? I think so, in 2004 I would say he was considered top 5. He ranked #2 centre in the regular season in points trailing only Sakic, and in the playoffs he led the league and won the Conn Smythe. In 2006 he was 5th in points (as far as centre's go) In 2010 he was ranked 5th overall in points as well (again as a centre). I'm not sure if he should be in the HHOF, but the guy was an elite player for a period of time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted July 21, 2016 (edited) Was he ever even a top 5 center in the game? Top 10? Personally I didn't think he was overall. But I didn't even pay attention to the guy until he came out of nowhere in Tampa and had a crazy good season or two when they won the cup. Then sort of fell off the radar. If he was top it was a short lived time imo, not as consistent as some of our past players. Edited July 21, 2016 by kickazz 1 DatsyukianDekes reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kliq 3,763 Report post Posted July 21, 2016 Personally I didn't think he was overall. But I didn't even pay attention to the guy until he came out of nowhere in Tampa and had a crazy good season or two when they won the cup. Then sort of fell off the radar. If he was top it was a short lived time imo, not as consistent as some of our past players. This is a pretty good assessment of him. He played elite at times, but didnt play at that level IMO for a long enough time to be in the HHOF. 1 kickazz reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted July 21, 2016 HOF? I don't think there's any chance at all. That's not to say he wasn't a great player, because he was, I just don't think HOF worthy. Now, that could be my view of HOF worthy though, or what I think it should be. I know there are more guys in there already than I'd like...should be a bit more exclusive. I saw a comment above regarding only having played 15 seasons....I must say, that's the first time I've even seen a 15 year career as being referred to as "only" 15 years is pretty significant. Point of reference? Datsyuk played 14 seasons. Compare it to the average (around 5). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings3:16 322 Report post Posted July 23, 2016 Richards is getting 5+ mill a year in buy out money for a while yet...why wouldn't he quit, haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FireCaptain 563 Report post Posted July 23, 2016 (edited) On NHL radio they were saying his wife's about to have another baby too. The ol' "family life" retirement. Didn't want to move, wanted to be with his kids, etc. Richards is getting 5+ mill a year in buy out money for a while yet...why wouldn't he quit, haha Edited July 23, 2016 by FireCaptain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,754 Report post Posted July 24, 2016 If Datsyuk gets in so should Richards. Personally I'd say neither are HHOF worthy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted July 24, 2016 If Datsyuk gets in so should Richards. Personally I'd say neither are HHOF worthy. I disagree. Datsyuk is definately HOF material. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted July 24, 2016 Lol dude still gets paid $20 million for the next 10 years. 1 chaps80 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted July 24, 2016 (edited) I mean if they're being ultra conservative on who gets into the HoF then from this current era only Crosby, Ovechkin, Malkin and Brodeur would get in. So I get what he's saying. If we expand the pool then guys like Datsyuk, Toews, Kane would get in. But I don't think it's that strict anymore. At least it doesn't seem that way. Edited July 24, 2016 by kickazz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PavelValerievichDatsyuk 1,935 Report post Posted July 24, 2016 If Datsyuk gets in so should Richards. Personally I'd say neither are HHOF worthy. I'd say Pav is much more likely and that Richards is more of a question mark. Their production is roughly the same, but Pav did it in 173 less games. I think it's Datsyuk's elite defensive game (and 3 selkes) that give him a big edge. Other 3 time Selke winners have not been inducted (Carbonnneau, Lehtinen) but they didn't put up the same numbers Datsyuk did. Brad Pav GP: 1126 953 Gs: 293 314 As: 634 604 Pts: 932 918 +/-: -67 +249 2 Cups 2 Cups 1 Byng 4 Byngs 1 Selke 3 Selkes 1 Smyth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
