That we haven't yet announced the buyout of Richards four days into the buyout period? I kinda thought this was a done deal, hope they are not actually considering not buying him out... Wonder if they could trade him instead, to a team that's looking to get to the cap floor, I think we are allowed to eat some salary in a trade under the new CBA...
It should be announced shortly. As for trading him thats not happening because of he chargeback scenario
His goal 2 years ago against the Caps in the playoffs to tie the game with about 5 seconds left is probably a top 5 rangers memory for me. I was at that game, went completely nuts. Good luck in the future Brad...except against us, since we all know you're headed somewhere nearby.
The buyout will remove Richards’ cap hit from the Rangers salary cap but the team will still owe him $1.055 million per year until 2025-26. (Cap Geek) Richards will earn an additional $8 million in not-yet paid signing bonus money that is not eligible to be part of the compliance buyout. That money does not impact the Rangers cap. (Cap Geek) In total, Richards will receive $20.667 million from the Rangers as part of the buyout. (Chris Johnston)
In 3 years here the Rangers won 6 playoff series. Went to an ECF for the first time in 15 years. Went to an SCF for the first time in 20 years. YES he wasn't the main reason why, but he was a leader on all those teams. Was the defacto captain of the SCF team. Was a solid player for 2 of the 3 years. Tip of the cap to Brad, thanks for the memories. He will stay East though and sign with the Flyers, Caps, Bruins, Devs, Isles someone East coast. So I hope he doesn't hurt us in the future.
I am not worried with him hurting us, he is going to be like Vincent Lecavalier, who has 24 even strength points last season and was a fourth liner in the playoffs. Richards is too slow to play as a first line center.
The Rangers MUST get a 1st line C. I really think it is that simple. If we want to win a cup we need to add a big C. Thornton, Stastny, Kesler all fit the bill. Get 1 of those 3. It should be a HUGE focus ASAP (I leave Spezza off because we are not a match with the Sens who will deal Spezza West to the Ducks or Blues most likely). Get it done Glen.
JT Miller Kevin Klein and a pick for Kesler, resign Stralman for 3.8m, pair McIlrath or Allen with with Moore on the 3rd pair. Money just about a wash, done and done. The more I think about Thornton the more he scares me, and we have no shot at Spezza.
Kesler, Stastny, Thornton is the order I put them in. Get one Glen. Agree, no shot at Spezza. Going West.
I agree. I actually hope he goes to one of the Flyers, Caps, Devs and Isles b/c that means those teams are not focusing on the things they need to get better, but rather adding offense they don't need. We'd all be so lucky.
The more I think about Thornton the more I dont want him. 35 years old with no speed. Great passer yes but he also plays small when the games matter most. I think its Kesler
Why do they double the time of future payments instead of just doubling it over the exact length of the rest of the contract? i.e. pay him 2.1m until 2020 instead of 1.05m until 2026. Why not get it over with quicker?
Richards was such a disappointment, that game he tied it with the caps thats about it, He did nothing, He had the most opportunities to succeed playins PP minutes doesn't play PK play with best players and did nothing here. Occasional goal here and there but was not a impact player, He cashed out as soon as he signed on the dotted line, He had a concussion in dallas and dallas saw that and traded him, Anybody who thinks otherwise has been fooled. the success this team has had would of happened without him here anyways. What role did he bring leadership? 7 mil dollars for leadership LOL
Best of luck to Brad Richards. Was a consummate pro, Stanley Cup winner, Conn Smythe winner. Played some good hockey here and was a standup guy win or lose. If guys like Krieder. Zucc, Hagalin, Step, etc. have half the accomplishments Brad had, they'll do alright. Richards was a credit to the Ranger organization and wore the sweater proudly.
wore it proudly? let's be a little reasonable, he only came here for the money, he was a disgrace last season. yes solid career just not a great Ranger career. Sent from my SM-G900P using Tapatalk
it def doesnt help the team buying out Richards but i guess they had to. So they need to replace him and most likely will. With that being said i think Richards is a solid role player any team would want
Don't blame the player for the GM making one in a long line of horrible free agent acquisitions. If Sather made even a moderately ridiculous offer when he signed Richards we may not even be talking about a compliance buyout. But hats off to Sather for offering a 10 yr deal to a 30-year old player. Brilliant. I'ts moves like Richards, Redden, Holik, Drury etc that make me nervous for July 1st.
