Brad Richards Part III: The Buy-Out!

[bleedblue94]

The most puzzling thing about Richards is his decision-making which has been absolutely terrible. I really don't think it's a lack of effort. He's making awful positioning decisions a flat out out terrible passing decisions. That's the part I really can't put my finger on. I get legs fading as one gets older, but it's downright puzzling why he's making the mistakes that he is.

As I stated before I don't think he has been the same player since the concussion he sufferred in dallas

 

[SkjeiPls]

Because of the relationship that Torts, and Richards has, Torts isn't going to get rid of him himself. I think it's going to have to come from someone else.

 

[JohnC]

Thankfully, Torts doesn't have the final say in whether a player stays or goes

 

[schabadoo]

Because of the relationship that Torts, and Richards has, Torts isn't going to get rid of him himself. I think it's going to have to come from someone else.

Wouldn't this be the GM and owner's decision?

 

[Baby Punisher]

As I stated before I don't think he has been the same player since the concussion he sufferred in dallas

I agree. All too often we have seen players get concussed & never be the same aster that. I thought he was rushed back after that concussion by Dallas.

 

[NewLife]

Because of the relationship that Torts, and Richards has, Torts isn't going to get rid of him himself. I think it's going to have to come from someone else.

It is not up to him, or at least it should not be.

 

[bleedblue94]

I agree. All too often we have seen players get concussed & never be the same aster that. I thought he was rushed back after that concussion by Dallas.

i honestly dont think dallas rushed him back, i think he rushed himself so he could show he was "healthy" going into free agency

 

[Pizza]

It's terrible what has happened to him. I really feel for him. If he can rebound from this at any point it would be amazing. I know people say playing in New York makes no difference. I think it does and the record clearly reflects that. So many guys come here and crater.

 

[Hockey Team]

Wouldn't this be the GM and owner's decision?

Any head coach is going to be part of personnel decisions.

 

[aemoreira1981]

I agree. All too often we have seen players get concussed & never be the same aster that. I thought he was rushed back after that concussion by Dallas.

Related legitimate question: could this complicate an amnestying decision? (Our cap situation is good, and so this wouldn't cause problems there other than Richards occupying a contract slot.) A few years ago, it threatened to cause problems with the Chris Drury buyout before he decided to accept it and then retire.

 

[bleedblue94]

Related legitimate question: could this complicate an amnestying decision? (Our cap situation is good, and so this wouldn't cause problems there other than Richards occupying a contract slot.) A few years ago, it threatened to cause problems with the Chris Drury buyout before he decided to accept it and then retire.

short answer is no, not unless h is actually hurt now and not playing bc he is hurt

 

[toewsintangibles]

Cannot change a winning team so unless the Rangers are going to win in 7, it was the last game of Brad's disgraceful NY stint

 

[Vitto79]

Cannot change a winning team so unless the Rangers are going to win in 7, it was the last game of Brad's disgraceful NY stint

If there was no cap I would say give brad another yr but e the rfa signings it may as well happen now. He will sign in TO. Sign Weiss to go w Stepan, brassard, boyle

 

[Problematique]

Can anyone explain how this Richards situation is unfolding for a dumb foreigner?

I thought I read we initally signed him to $7m/year however it seems clear it's $12m.

If we buy him out this Summer, do we lose $12m/year over the course of the next 6 years from the salary cap?

 

[MessierIsGod]

Any head coach is going to be part of personnel decisions.

That's why torts and Richards should go as a package. Let them relive their TB cup with another sucker.

 

[Jabroni]

Can anyone explain how this Richards situation is unfolding for a dumb foreigner?

I thought I read we initally signed him to $7m/year however it seems clear it's $12m.

If we buy him out this Summer, do we lose $12m/year over the course of the next 6 years from the salary cap?

The cap hit is what's important. Not the year by year salary. The cap hit is the total contract salary divided by the term length in years. The cap hit is what's going to come off the books.

His cap hit is approximately 6.67 million dollars.

http://capgeek.com/player/690

 

[haveandare]

Any head coach is going to be part of personnel decisions.

Still, having a say in a decision isn't the same as making it. Sather makes the moves.

 

[BarbaraAlphanse]

The cap hit is what's important. Not the year by year salary. The cap hit is the total contract salary divided by the term length in years. The cap hit is what's going to come off the books.

His cap hit is approximately 6.67 million dollars.

http://capgeek.com/player/690

Still very substantial loss on the cap. Gives us a lot of flexibility. Something we usually don't have.