Warhippy Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 I am currently not sold on Schroeder as of yet, I do not believe Gaunce or Lain to be ready as of yet and deserving of a year together with Jensen in the AHL. With a new coach I believe this will be a tough transition year for both the teams and us fans and we just dumped our best prospect for what was supposed to be our 2A/2B center in Roy and he's walking. Richards will most likely not be bought out as Sather has an incredible record in shedding bad contracts for good prospects. If in the event he is bought out and available I would cross my fingers in hopes that Gillis wouldn't touch that with a 10 foot pole. He comes across as a non caring player now a days and not the impact person he was even 3-4 years ago. We need heart passion not floaters as it seems some nights we have enough of that on the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 His salary for the next four years is 9 mil, 8.5, 8.5, and 7 (followed by 3 years at 1.0, which he will likely not play). He doesn't get the full amount in a buyout - it's 2/3. Plus, AFAIK, all the buyouts are spaced out at double the length of the remaining term. So if he gets bought out, next year he gets under 3 mil (instead of 9), plus whatever he can work out on the open market (likely not 6). And even then, he'll have trouble getting another 4-year deal. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BedBeats™2.0 Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 No. Not a fan. Prematurely declining. Agent will price him out being a part of any roster. *EDIT,i had to at least offer a positive instead of a harsh write off. Id like him here (which wont happen unless his agent reps him proper) if it provides the opportunity to split the twins up* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 His salary for the next four years is 9 mil, 8.5, 8.5, and 7 (followed by 3 years at 1.0, which he will likely not play). He doesn't get the full amount in a buyout - it's 2/3. Plus, AFAIK, all the buyouts are spaced out at double the length of the remaining term. So if he gets bought out, next year he gets under 3 mil (instead of 9), plus whatever he can work out on the open market (likely not 6). And even then, he'll have trouble getting another 4-year deal. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronning4center Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Worked out pretty good for philly with Jagr....Richards is a true sniper....big time improvement over Raymond or Roy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Worked out pretty good for philly with Jagr....Richards is a true sniper....big time improvement over Raymond or Roy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayman Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 No, I would not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicNuckleHead09 Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 We could trade a guy like Higgins and replace him with Jensen and Gaunce if we want to get younger. I'd rather have Richards then Higgins. We have enough guys that play like Higgins (Burrows and Hansen). We don't have too many pure goal scorers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enterin Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 If he is willing to move out west and is a cap hit of 3 to 4 mill, I'd love to get him here. He's around the same age as the Sedins and is a proven goal scorer. I know he hasn't had a good year but neither has the Rangers. You would think he could help out our PP and would be another great weapon to have. He's also a 47.9% faceoff guy. I'd rather have him the Roy. He's a proven leader and winner. In Gillis's words, this was an off year. Didn't he also have Dave Tippett as his coach? That would be great if we get the coach and him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuma Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 I think he still has alot of game left in him! 2-3 years at 3.5! I will take him in a heartbeat Torts just have a way of destroying start player( Gaborik, Nash, Richards, Gomez) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergei Shirokov Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Has this guy ever made a lot of money....Signed a 5 year 7.8 million dollar contract, then capped that off with getting 2 years at 12 million, and has 9M, 8.5M, 7M left on his contract. A lot of money for a non spectatular player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Absolutely yes. Richards is a game breaker and a change of scenery could do wonders for him. I'd give him a 1 year deal worth between 4-5 million Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDA96 Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Money won't be a factor for him if he gets bought out considering he will still be making whatever is left on his rangers deal. I think with the way he has been playing max on the market 4m. But I think he will sacrifice some money to play for a winner/cup contender. If we can get him for 2.5-3m I would love to have him here to play with Kes, he needs a pass first guy put Richards on the wing 2nd line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italia2006 Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 Higgans plays big for his size, I don't see him getting traded considering we just signed him to an extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italia2006 Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 Lets not forget that Richards is only 33 years old. He's not 38. I think he still has lots of hockey left in him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00bxQb Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Cap going down and he's been playing like garbage. If he's not taking 3-4, he's going to Russia. 3m x 3 years and I'd pick him up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecoldstevebernier Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 The only reason I'd get him is to put him on a line with Burrows and watch Ron Maclean struggle to love us on HNIC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 ROFL, he played like garbage and STILL put up 34 points in 46 games (extrapolates to 61 points over 82 games. Even with his poor playoff performance, it's still 51 points over 82 games) and you think that's a $3M player? The average $3M forward (+/- 5%) produces 45.2 points per 82 games ... Brad Richards would get WAY more than a 3-year, $3M contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosalie52 Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Yes. He can bring a lot to the Canucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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