Confirmed with Link: Mike Richards 1 Year 1$M [mod note: posts 55 & 140]

[Sam Spade]

Been happy so far with Richards.

 

[SLang]

If Richards succeeds, I am going to be very unhappily happy for him, if that makes any sense at all.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

If Richards succeeds, I am going to be very unhappily happy for him, if that makes any sense at all.

I'm not sure I can follow you on that one. You mean that you will be happy for his success but unhappy because he's having success on another team?

 

[thelebaron]

I'm not sure I can follow you on that one. You mean that you will be happy for his success but unhappy because he's having success on another team?

just think: forsberg

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

just think: forsberg

Why did you say His name?
I can totally relate to that feeling now

 

[Hivemind]

just think: forsberg

What does Peter have to do with this?

 

[HunterSThompson]

I'm not sure I can follow you on that one. You mean that you will be happy for his success but unhappy because he's having success on another team?

I took it that he/she would be unhappy about feeling happy for Mike.

 

[thelos]

not sure if Richards and Wilson would be good together, mojo possibly yes. I have nothing to base any of those thoughts off of, just a feeling.

Richards works best with crash and bang wingers, I think Wilson would be great with him.

 

[RandyHolt]

OK lets roll with that.... game 1lineup

Ovi - Kuz - Oshiee
Bura - Nick - JDubs
Chimera - MJ <--> Beagle/FO
Laich/Latta - Richards - Wilson

 

[SLang]

I'm not sure I can follow you on that one. You mean that you will be happy for his success but unhappy because he's having success on another team?

Exactly. Happy that he got his **** together, unhappy that he didn't do it last year. And to do it for the team that got Justin Williams just adds to the sting.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

Exactly. Happy that he got his **** together, unhappy that he didn't do it last year. And to do it for the team that got Justin Williams just adds to the sting.

I feel you, but at least you got two Cups out of him before he went off the rails.

 

[PhillyPhaithful]

How has Richards been playing?

 

[Hivemind]

How has Richards been playing?

Only three games, thanks to snow. He's looked like a good 4th liner so far. Compete level still there, even if he's overthinking some stuff a bit. Good at the faceoff circle.

 

[PhillyPhaithful]

Thanks for the response, thats cool I am happy for him. Hopefully he starts to settle into his role more.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

How has Richards been playing?

Better than I thought he would given the circumstances. He could be really helpful moving forward if he continues to improve. He's been a beast at the faceoff dot.

 

[Papa Mocha 15]

Agreed with Slang. Happy for him if he succeeds, but bummed he couldn't pull it together when in LA and it stings a bit more that we lost JW MR. Game 7 to the same team. If LA makes it to the finals, we expect to see you guys there. Should make good TV. Best of luck.

 

[BenchBrawl]

update on level of play?

 

[BrooklynCapsFan]

update on level of play?

He had a great start but I think he's leveled off a bit and established himself as a ++4th liner. I don't think anyone here is disappointed by him.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

update on level of play?

He's a decent 4th liner. He wins face-offs and is good defensively and on the PK. Has some physicality in his game, but doesn't skate very well. He can't contribute offensively anymore.

 

[artilector]

The one thing that stands out to me -- he's dead tired at the end of many shifts. Kind of like Kuznetsov used to look initially. Which leads me to believe that there still might be significant room for improvement once he really gets into shape. The fact that he can hang right now, despite this, bodes well IMO.

 

[Efactor]

Shades of Laich....just not a good enough skater to be an impact player anymore. Useful in his role of 4th center and PK. Decent price as well.

 

[Kathryn Tappen]

I really hope he bounces back. Easily one of my favorite players...In 2010 he was arguably the most well rounded player

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

After looking slow to these eyes, his wheels no longer appear to be a glaring issue for a 4C. Very happy. This is the kind of pickup that could elevate his game come postseason when it matters most. I expect more good things...

 

[txpd]

In a strange sort of way Mike Richards makes the Caps look a little more legit.

 

[Midnight Judges]

In a strange sort of way Mike Richards makes the Caps look a little more legit.

0 points in 10 games? Indeed that is strange.