I think there is something more to it than just his wingers. I mean he can't get off a shot or pass without it being blocked! I mean the puck doesn't even travel 1 feet off his stick! He has zero aggression and tenacity he displayed earlier in the year before the injury. The old Mike Richards would of still excelled despite of whoever is on his wings, or at least be effective. If he's not hurt, then I guess he's playing to not re-aggravate the concussion like symptoms he experienced.
There' s something going on with Richards....his breakdown the left wing the other night. He'd usually get a better shot off if not scored. It's too bad....with all of our non-scoring players we need someone to come through. We can't leave it to hunter, richardson, lewis, fraser, penner, stoll....add to the list.
I think there is something more to it than just his wingers. I mean he can't get off a shot or pass without it being blocked! I mean the puck doesn't even travel 1 feet off his stick! He has zero aggression and tenacity he displayed earlier in the year before the injury. The old Mike Richards would of still excelled despite of whoever is on his wings, or at least be effective. If he's not hurt, then I guess he's playing to not re-aggravate the concussion like symptoms he experienced.
I think right here might be the issue.
It's tough to come back from a concussion and not be worried about re-aggrivation
I do think Richards uninspired play of late may be because of his frustration with his line mates. Im sure it isnt fun not being able to contribute like you know you could.
however I've also noticed that Richards the past few years breaks down in the middle of the year and his production slows down considerably. I think he needs a more intense conditioning program than he is currently accustomed to.
I do think Richards uninspired play of late may be because of his frustration with his line mates. Im sure it isnt fun not being able to contribute like you know you could.
however I've also noticed that Richards the past few years breaks down in the middle of the year and his production slows down considerably. I think he needs a more intense conditioning program than he is currently accustomed to.
Ok that is just great. Just what we need. I can already hear posters *****ing... Kopi and MR both start hot. Then Kopitar goes into a slump. MR still hot. Kopitar comes back, MR goes slumpin' again, juuuuust like every season. Kopi traditionally ends season well, so now we need to know if MR joins him or not.
Since pretty much all NHL players get into a slump sometimes, DL needs to carefully examine their slumping patterns and take care that at each point of the season 85% of the players are hot.
Hopefully it's not some lingering problems from the concussion. He really hasn't been nearly as effective since returning though. If it is in fact a injury, I hope it's something else and that he is able to play through it, and that it will get better shortly. And the Richards line really isn't working. Wasn't he playing with Lewis at some point? Lewis has really improved his game the last few weeks, I wouldn't mind seeing him playing with Richards.
The way Simmonds has been playing and Schenn is starting to play is making Lombardi look like the complete failure that he is. Of course, the fact that Richards is playing horribly doesn't help.
No mention of pancakes?
