Posts About "Brad Richards"
Analyzing the Potential Impact of Brad Richards on Detroit
August 3rd, 2015 The name “Brad Richards” evokes various reactions from various groups of people. On one hand, Richards is a two-time Stanley Cup winner. On the other hand, he was unceremoniously bought out by the New York Rangers last year. With such a long career, and as a player approaching the twilight of his career, what kind of impact can...
All-Time Tampa Bay Lightning Team
July 31st, 2015 The Tampa Bay Lightning came into existence in 1992. After 23 years and 22 actual NHL seasons along with two Stanley Cup Final appearances and one Stanley Cup victory, the Lightning have had their share of noteworthy players. Among those who played in Tampa were guys like Mike Commodore, Simon Gagne, Steve Eminger and the NHL...
Why the Richards Signing is Unnecessary for Red Wings
July 29th, 2015 Before I get into why I feel the Brad Richards signing was unnecessary, I would like to commend Ken Holland for going out and getting the Detroit Red Wings an insurance policy. His method has always been to create competition for spots within the Red Wings’ lineup, and this move certainly does that. Fellow THW writer Anthony Pucik...
Brad Richards a Smart Addition for Red Wings
July 16th, 2015 Just days before NHL Free Agency began, a friend of mine said Brad Richards would be fun to see in Hockeytown. I disagreed, stating Detroit’s money should be used to sign defenseman Mike Green. Less than 48 hours later the Red Wings had signed both of the aforementioned veterans. While I never expected GM Ken Holland to have...
Brad Richards Key to Red Wings' Early Success
July 3rd, 2015 The Detroit Red Wings were not very active on the first day of free agency, but they did make two important moves to help fill needs on their team. First, they signed defenseman Mike Green to a three-year deal worth $18 million. Green, now formally of the Washington Capitals, was arguably the best defensive unrestricted free agent on...
Marty St. Louis Retires - A Tampa Perspective
July 2nd, 2015 After 16 years in the NHL, the bulk of which was with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Martin St. Louis announced his retirement from the NHL this afternoon. From the Tampa Bay area, there are assuredly some mixed emotions. For 13 years culminating in his ascension to captain of the franchise, St. Louis gave every ounce of energy, will and...
