Jason Lewis: What do you do with Mike Richards?

If he doesn't increase his foot speed, he's doomed for a bottom six role. Seems to always be a step behind the play.

Jason Lewis: What do you do with Mike Richards?
- Jason_Lewis

any talk about trade or buyout if he is being that ineffective?

Edmonton will take him

any talk about trade or buyout if he is being that ineffective?
- DDM-Coga

From fans, obviously. Of course nothing is being said about it from legitimate outlets. The offseason will prove very interesting if he continues to struggle though.

From fans, obviously. Of course nothing is being said about it from legitimate outlets. The offseason will prove very interesting if he continues to struggle though.
- Jason_Lewis

He usually performs well in the playoffs. Guess we will see

He usually performs well in the playoffs. Guess we will see
- OilerFan16

Yea, I know people hate hearing it...but he's a big game player. Have to actually USE him in the big games though.

Edmonton will take him
- OilerFan16

...for the right price....mid level picks and prospects.

If we move or buy out Richards we better watch Carters attitude closely. It may have a big effect on him. For me we have to give Richards another year. Same goes for Brown. Bad year. But you dont usually rid yourself of a guy after one year of bad play. Not to mention Sutter's style and attitude might be wearing on some of these guys.

If we move or buy out Richards we better watch Carters attitude closely. It may have a big effect on him. For me we have to give Richards another year. Same goes for Brown. Bad year. But you dont usually rid yourself of a guy after one year of bad play. Not to mention Sutter's style and attitude might be wearing on some of these guys.
- poisondhearts37

Agreed, but Brown is a big contract.Tough to move.

While there are a few strong prospects in the Kings system, don't think they have somebody that can walk in and replace Richards by next season. UFA list not looking too good either unless some people get bought out (like Richards...)

Trade him for spezza

trade him to the flyers for vinny lecavlier duh

If we move or buy out Richards we better watch Carters attitude closely. It may have a big effect on him. For me we have to give Richards another year. Same goes for Brown. Bad year. But you dont usually rid yourself of a guy after one year of bad play. Not to mention Sutter's style and attitude might be wearing on some of these guys.
- poisondhearts37

If you're going to buy him out it has to be this year. This will be the last time you can use a compliance buyout without taking a hit. I think Carter will be fine without Richards. Problem with Richards is I feel he peaked early in Philly, Holmgren realized this and got good value for him while his value was still high. Obviously people will only remember that the Kings won a cup that year but that was expected, they were stacked.

I wonder if there was any validity to the rumour of Kadri and Kulemin for Richards before L.A. swooped in with a better offer.

Richards is one of my favourite players, and if he's available I would hope Nonis would throw his hat in.

I wonder if there was any validity to the rumour of Kadri and Kulemin for Richards before L.A. swooped in with a better offer.

Richards is one of my favourite players, and if he's available I would hope Nonis would throw his hat in.
- BetterCallSaul

I'd like to see him on the Leafs too.

Jason Lewis: What do you do with Mike Richards?
- Jason_Lewis

I just want to see Pearson out there with Tiff.

I think the Kings should be more worried about what to do with Dustin Brown. 27 pts on the season from your captain and he's about to start the 8 year contract extension. Yikes! I think the Kings need a new style of offense because whatever he is doing the players in LA don't seem to be scoring up to their potential.

I'd like to see him on the Leafs too.
- TML60

wasn't there something around Richards and the Leafs during that trade? That if they knew if he was available that Leafs had a package deal ready for him?

Or that had a package in place but the Kings upped theirs and beat them out for Richards? Cant remember

I think the Kings should be more worried about what to do with Dustin Brown. 27 pts on the season from your captain and he's about to start the 8 year contract extension. Yikes! I think the Kings need a new style of offense because whatever he is doing the players in LA don't seem to be scoring up to their potential.
- 215mike

Here's what is retarded, in my view. Dustin Brown is way better than David Clarkson, and the contracts are comparable. Would he not get similar money if he were bought out as a UFA???

Or is someone out there gonna say that 27 other GM's would not pay what Nonis and allegedly Mac T offered?

Jason Lewis: What do you do with Mike Richards?
- Jason_Lewis

i think hes doing fine, do nothing with him!

You are correct. Richards should be playing the 2C. Worrying about Thornton means you are letting the Sharks dictate the game and who YOU want to play. Richards cannot be glued to the lack of talent 4th liners. If you want to win, these SHOULD be the lines

Gaborik-Kopitar-Toffoli
Pearson-Richards-Carter
Brown-Stoll-Williams
King-Vey-Lewis

11 of those 12 players are skilled offensively.

Nolan, Clifford, Greene or Muzzin

Against a skilled team like the Sharks, especially if Quick is not sharp, you must counter with offense. Sutter will never do it in a thousand years. I don't like our chances if he does not adjust. We'll see.

Jason Lewis: What do you do with Mike Richards?
- Jason_Lewis

same issue in philly with vinny (although he did have 20 goals this season and healed from a broken back). he's been a lead anchor on the second line, and seemingly better on the 4th. you don't want to be paying your 4th line center 5+million...but if his play isn't warranting a higher slot, you gotta' leave him there and let him play his way out.

Jason Lewis: What do you do with Mike Richards?
- Jason_Lewis

Trade him to Florida. They like to take long term contracts.
#goalieofthefuture

If we move or buy out Richards we better watch Carters attitude closely. It may have a big effect on him. For me we have to give Richards another year. Same goes for Brown. Bad year. But you dont usually rid yourself of a guy after one year of bad play. Not to mention Sutter's style and attitude might be wearing on some of these guys.
- poisondhearts37

A bad year can happen to any player. Don't get rid of a player after one bad year.