Mike Richards would be a great 3c on this team....

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- Beaver-Warrior

They are addicting. Whenever there's a Blackhawks game on that I can't watch I'm always checking my phone.

If I see another proposal with Hammer involved i might throw up. This guy was our best yes best d-man from rounds 1-3 and he is signed a serious contract that truly was hometown discount. Leddy is a big trade chip as is Sharp.

I for one think as much as Saad has improved and won alot of people over he is an option as well. Saad had 20+ goals this year. Sharp is a 30 goal scorer and snatched 5.9 from the hawks. It's possible to see Saad have 30 next year. He is going to want to get paid. If he is one of the asking prices that brings back a long term lock in our second line center position I am not opposed and that's all I have to say.

I did see brayden Schenn's name mentioned and he would be a young option that brings tenacity and physicality as well as skill to our line up. If a Leddy straight up for Schenn deal can be made I wouldnt be opposed to that either.
- nickmo2699

He is currently a RFA. Do you offer sheet him, wait for a Philly signing, or really trade Leddy for rights?

Mike Richards would be a great 3c on this team....
- UnnamedSource

That maybe be a cap issue, I would assume he'll make $4-$5 million. Are you ok moving out Sharp to make room for Richards? I'm not.

Hjalmarsson isn't going anywhere anytime soon bub
- the_dough_boy

Hjalmarsson for Neilsen!!!!

Done Deal!!!

Mike Richards would be a great 3c on this team....
- UnnamedSource

I read something the other day that said LA hasn't discussed buying him out and they may want him to 'rededicate' himself in the offseason. If I can read the tea leaves, he's getting bought out because they can't keep Gaborik without shedding salary.

Long story short, I agree with you and if he comes in around $4M or so, I would do that, especially since you're not giving up any assets to get him. He can slide up or down, play special teams, is a winner, is a glue guy...I like it.

That maybe be a cap issue, I would assume he'll make $4-$5 million. Are you ok moving out Sharp to make room for Richards? I'm not.
- DarthKane

I wouldn't either. He hasn't been the same player since he left Philadelphia.

Between him and Brad, I think I'd want Brad. 20+ goals with a 50% FO percentage in 4 out of the last 5 seasons.

Hjalmarsson for Neilsen!!!!

Done Deal!!!
- jimmc7722

You are gonna make nickmo throw up! along with the majority of people here

I read something the other day that said LA hasn't discussed buying him out and they may want him to 'rededicate' himself in the offseason. If I can read the tea leaves, he's getting bought out because they can't keep Gaborik without shedding salary.

Long story short, I agree with you and if he comes in around $4M or so, I would do that, especially since you're not giving up any assets to get him. He can slide up or down, play special teams, is a winner, is a glue guy...I like it.
- eburgio

You will lose assets somewhere - not nearly enough money to pay him at $4MM.

I wouldn't either. He hasn't been the same player since he left Philadelphia.

Between him and Brad, I think I'd want Brad. 20+ goals with a 50% FO percentage in 4 out of the last 5 seasons.
- Hawks82

Mike = 29
Brad = 34

You can really tell that Brad Richards has slowed down. I don't think Mike is the same as he was in Philly, but he was really effective in the 2012 playoffs.

You are gonna make nickmo throw up! along with the majority of people here
- the_dough_boy

It's all good... if you want a 2C, you have to pay the price.

Can always trade for Bozak???

It's all good... if you want a 2C, you have to pay the price.

Can always trade for Bozak???


- jimmc7722

Gladly, but I'm not 100% on Neilson. So letting hammer go for him is a bit too much IMO

Gladly, but I'm not 100% on Neilson. So letting hammer go for him is a bit too much IMO
- the_dough_boy

You should be.

Hjalmarsson for Tavares!!!!

Done Deal!!!
- jimmc7722

Fixed.

Fixed.
- DarthKane

Seems fair!!!

Hjalmarsson for Neilsen!!!!

Done Deal!!!
- jimmc7722

I read something the other day that said LA hasn't discussed buying him out and they may want him to 'rededicate' himself in the offseason. If I can read the tea leaves, he's getting bought out because they can't keep Gaborik without shedding salary.

Long story short, I agree with you and if he comes in around $4M or so, I would do that, especially since you're not giving up any assets to get him. He can slide up or down, play special teams, is a winner, is a glue guy...I like it.
- eburgio

I've always liked Mike Richards.....

That maybe be a cap issue, I would assume he'll make $4-$5 million. Are you ok moving out Sharp to make room for Richards? I'm not.
- DarthKane

No....certainly not.....no way.

There is one more quality upcoming UFA center that hasn't been discussed...
David Kejci...
I'm not hearing any whispers but I do believe the Bruins could be active this summer.

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I've always liked Mike Richards.....
- UnnamedSource

I wonder if his off ice antics that ultimately moved him out of philly have gone away. But he would be IMO a fantastic option for the hawks. If im not mistaken he not only was Toews teammate in Vancouver on Canada but World Juniors when Toews put on the show in the shootout.

I read something the other day that said LA hasn't discussed buying him out and they may want him to 'rededicate' himself in the offseason. If I can read the tea leaves, he's getting bought out because they can't keep Gaborik without shedding salary.

Long story short, I agree with you and if he comes in around $4M or so, I would do that, especially since you're not giving up any assets to get him. He can slide up or down, play special teams, is a winner, is a glue guy...I like it.
- eburgio

Not sure Richards is 2nd line center on a top team anymore...He has become the Kings version of Dave Bolland...

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- UnnamedSource

Unrealistic... but that's ok!!!

There is one more quality upcoming UFA center that hasn't been discussed...
David Kejci...
I'm not hearing any whispers but I do believe the Bruins could be active this summer.

On Twitter@AlCimaglia
- Al

Marchand please!!!!!!!!!

Hjalmarsson for Neilsen!!!!

Done Deal!!!
- jimmc7722

Suggestion: Stop mainlining cat urine.