Speculation: Interest in Brad Richards?

[ForsbergForever]

In another case of how the mighty from the 1998 draft have fallen, is there any documented or potential interest at this point in Brad Richards? Like Lecavalier, Simon Gagne, and arguabley Gomez, Legwand and others, his production has seen a drastic decline and now finds himself on the bubble as far as his career is concerned. As a side note, has it just been bad luck or is there another reason that the cream of the '98 crop are struggling to stay in the league past 35?

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[Toby Flenderson]

Would take him in Pitt to fill Cullen's spot. 1 to 1.5 million tops

 

[Kingspiracy]

Wouldn't mind him in la

 

[Kingsfan1]

I'm praying Dean signs him to play 3C

 

[LAKings88]

They are old, far as hockey goes. Chelios and Jagr are not normal.

Skills and reflexes decline. Recovery takes longer.

Roles tend to change.

 

[do0glas]

I was a proponent for our 4c spot before we grabbed boedker.

We have so many pure wingers coming in that I'm not sure if tierney will be 3c or 4c. So no go now.

 

[PensPlz]

Maybe if we the Pens don't sign Cullen I could absolutely see Richards being a realistic option with our limited cap space for a 4th center/depth.

 

[Wood Stick]

He was good on the PP on a **** Detroit team. Legs are completely gone. Still has a high IQ. Unfortunately the entire Detroit team struggled.

 

[Draft Guru]

Wonder if he'll continue his tour of the Original 6 franchises. Bet he ends up in BOS, MTL or TOR.

 

[Skobel24]

Wonder if he'll continue his tour of the Original 6 franchises. Bet he ends up in BOS, MTL or TOR.

I doubt he signs with any of those three.

 

[Lou is God]

In another case of how the mighty from the 1998 draft have fallen, is there any documented or potential interest at this point in Brad Richards? Like Lecavalier, Simon Gagne, and arguabley Gomez, Legwand and others, his production has seen a drastic decline and now finds himself on the bubble as far as his career is concerned. As a side note, has it just been bad luck or is there another reason that the cream of the '98 crop are struggling to stay in the league past 35?

There are members here who weren't even born when these guys were drafted, the mighty haven't fallen, they are just old.

 

[Richiebottles]

I doubt he signs with any of those three.

Habs have an opening at #3 C and #2 LW

 

[Morozov]

You say struggling to stay in the league past 35 like it's a normal thing to be in the league at that age performing at a good level. Guys who can do that are exceptions not the rule. It isn't some issue with the 98 draft. Though they weren't exactly a group of great hall of fame type talents anyway.

 

[KreiderHouseRules*]

I think I'm the only NYR fan who would love to see him back as a winger on the 3rd line who can slot up if needed and play center if one of Stepan/Brassard/Hayes are injured. Depth wins and I think he still has some good hockey left, as long as he's not counted on to be a primary offensive producer.

1 year 2M I'm definitely interested. Plus we're still paying him from the buyout I think

 

[KingPuckChoo]

LA should seriously tap that

who knows, maybe the following season they'll sign Martin St Louis too

 

[DingDongCharlie]

The NHL needs to green light TRT. Imagine how good Jagr would be

 

[Tasteslikekevinbacon]

Richards scored some timely goals for the Wings this year. If you can insulate him with talent he'd be fine. He definitely should not be the go to guy anymore.

 

[Exit Dose]

With Thompson out, it wouldn't be the worst idea to take a shot on Richards, provided he isn't asking for much.

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

4th line plug on a cheap contract for Tampa Bay? Would like to see him retire there.