You'd rather have Jokinen over Richards? I like Olli as well, but Richards is younger and has a Conn Smythe under his belt. He can also man the point on the PP and is one of the best playmakers in the game and also has quite an underrated shot as well (and contrary to popular belief, Richards takes a lot of shots on goal).
Richards registered 62 points his first two seasons in the league and in 03-04 had 26 goals and 79 points in 82 games. He had 26 points in 24 games in the playoffs to win the Conn Smythe.
I think Brad has been playing in the shadow of Lecavalier ever since their days as teammates on the Oceanic. Richards has always been considered to be Lecavalier's teammate. Tampa Bay might have some difficulty retaining Richards and a lot of teams will be lining up with offers to Jay Feaster during the off-season.
Jokinen is having a great season and I was disappointed when the Kings had to add him to acquire Palffy, and I'd be happy to have either Olli or Richards. But if I had a choice, it would have to be Richards. He's the type of player that makes his teammates around him better.
Your points are well taken. I'd learn to like Richards real fast, and would be happy. But I do like Jokinen's hard style. **** i'd be happy if we make any kind of push for either of the two.....As for Richards accolades, I know all about em'. He had an unbelievable post-season, and i'm glad he was recognized over St. Louis.
i've never been a big fan of Richards either...but i think its due to a combination of not seeing him play that often, and his playing style not being particularly flashy, thus not standing out as much as Lecavelier and St. Louis
I like to imagine the kind of conversations that Palffy and Demitra have with each other. They probably go something like this:
Ziggy:
Pavol:
Ziggy:
*Any similarity to actual conversations is purely coincidental and not proof of wiretapping.
One of the best posts ever. As has been said of Ziggy and his agent before, Somewhere, a couple of villages are missing their idiots...
Don't get me wrong, Palffy was one of my fav's when he played in LA. He left for supposed greener pastures as was his right. Too bad it didn't work out for him....
I wouldn't trade Osprey for Crosby at this point. Sidney would not bring half the entertainment value to this boards that Osprey can/will bring. If Crosby works on it he might be able to live up to the legend that is Osprey. But don't count on it.
I wouldn't trade Osprey for Crosby at this point. Sidney would not bring half the entertainment value to this boards that Osprey can/will bring. If Crosby works on it he might be able to live up to the legend that is Osprey. But don't count on it.
Your points are well taken. I'd learn to like Richards real fast, and would be happy. But I do like Jokinen's hard style. **** i'd be happy if we make any kind of push for either of the two.....As for Richards accolades, I know all about em'. He had an unbelievable post-season, and i'm glad he was recognized over St. Louis.
don't forget, you two (nutter & i am ziggy)... ANZE IS COMING!
No thanks, the Ducks board would need to throw in a pick even for me to consider taking one of their posters.
Even if it is only Osprey we're giving up
On a side note the Ducks were going to change their name to the Osprey.......and that's no joke! Also have heard about their new jersey for next year. Could still care less though.
don't forget, you two (nutter & i am ziggy)... ANZE IS COMING!
I didn't forget, but the great thing is that he's already signed. We should have 7 -10 million freed up, and that should bring us either two real quality players or at least one really great one. We should be a force for years to come as our youth is finally getting molded into the league.
Speaking of Ziggy... they showed some NHL highlights during one of the breaks tonight and there was a good shot of Ziggy celebrating a goal. The crowed BOOED like hell.
Speaking of Ziggy... they showed some NHL highlights during one of the breaks tonight and there was a good shot of Ziggy celebrating a goal. The crowed BOOED like hell.
I was one of them.
Like I said earlier, rot in the Steel City Palffy.
Like I said earlier, rot in the Steel City Palffy.
I was right there with you. Ziggy was my favorite King, but he went the way of the almight $$, convinced that the Pens would lead him to the Holy Grail. Why don't I feel bad for him???
