Richard

habsfan3131 · 01-15-2007, 09:03 AM

Hi, everybody, what's wrong with B.Richard ???, He has the biggest contract in the NHL, but just have 37pts so far this season. He's playing around 23min a game....Is he hurt ???, does he play on the PP ????, Is he in the coach doghouse ??? On which lines he is playing ?? can we expect a big second Half ??? thank you guys I appreciate a lot

Hockeyfan02 · 01-15-2007, 10:23 AM

He gets time on the PP, isn't injured, isn't in the doghouse, is on the 2nd line with Alexeev and Fedotenko at the moment. He's just struggled this year and it's a shock to many because in his career Brad has gotten better every single year and has been the most consistent Lightning player the last few years. I think it's a case of a guy signing a big deal and the next year he struggles. His effort hasn't been there at all times this year and he hasn't set up as many goals as he usually does. I think he misses Modin on his line because those two had great chemistry and was a better finisher than the current guys on Brad's line. He still sees powerplay time with Marty and Vinny so he should have more points than this. I think his 2nd half this year will be better than the 1st half of the season and next year he'll be back to producing like he should.