20 Jan 2015 22:57:13
Its been a long time since I came here but in your opinion what do you think Mike Richards is worth and do you guys think he is a good fit for the Toronto Maple Leafs? I heard the Phaneuf for Richards rumors but as much as unloading Phaneuf's contract seems attractive I just feel it would be wise for the Leafs to get rid of their number 1 d man regardless is he is not a number 1 d man on most teams. We don't have anyone that could replace Phaneuf. I feel Lupul for Richards is a fair deal or a 4th round draft pick (and unload cap space by trading Lupul or other players). Although Mike Richards struggled mightily in his time in L.A and some points out he can be the next Clarkson 2.0 he won two Stanley Cups, he is a big center man that is responsible in his own end and is a great veteran. And yes I am against tank for McDavid if you guys had listened to my previous posts

1.) 21 Jan 2015
21 Jan 2015 04:52:03
compared to richards' deal phaneuf is a bargain.

id only really be interested in him if LA for some reason took clarkson, but that doesn't seem likely lol.

2.) 22 Jan 2015
^Same I would love if L. A take Clarkson for Richards lol but its not going to happen, they might consider a Lupul swap. Although I rather just give up low draft picks for him though

3.) 22 Jan 2015
Im with Shankar. Unless they take Clarkson it isn't worth it. But Richards would be quite serviceable in TO. Brings a winning pedigree and solid two way play.

4.) 22 Jan 2015
^Just as I said in my first post MG69. The Leafs got nothing to lose, I mean nothing, even if let's say we trade for Richards and he don't pan out, we can still have a chance to tank and get a good draft pick and his contract could be easier to absorb as the salary cap is going to increase soon.

5.) 23 Jan 2015
23 Jan 2015 04:47:04
i don't care how hight the cap goes, taking on richards without dropping clarkson isn't something i'd like. that has the ptential for like a 15 million dollar 3rd line with clarky, richards and the 3rd guy whomewver that may be.