Yeah, having Hunter and two other scouts there.... Something must be seriously being discussed.
If we're taking Richards in a Phaneuf deal, we better get Kempe + 1st
I dont think we are going to trade for Richards.
Phaneuf at 7 million for 6 more years is still better than Richards contract. And no, LA will not do the Clarkson-Richards swap.
Realistically, only way I see this happening is if LA buys him out, at which point he will probably have 15-20 suitors
"No, no boys, Martinis are 2/3 Gin and 1/3 Vermouth. Lets try it again."
For the argument that Clarkson > Richards, you do realize that Clarkson would likely be in the minors if it wasn't for the NMC on his contract?
Why would that be? Who on this roster (who isn't already on it) making 925k or less would seriously be an upgrade over Clarkson.
Richards is miles better than Clarkson
A few points:
I said they have the same number of points. Richards just has them in less games. Seven games is seven games.
Richards also excels in areas Clarkson doesn't: like actually playing defense. Clarkson has been benched by our own coach for his lackluster play on a team as bad as our's.
The Kings have literally no cap space. Even saving 925k is a boon for a team that's riding the cap that close. Remember a few years ago when Calgary was so close to the cap, suffered injuries, and had to ice less than a full roster as a result? **** happens, and LA can't afford to ice less than a full team. They can't afford to play a fourth line player that kind of salary like we can with Clarkson.
I'm not saying Richards is a world beater...but to say he's worse than David Clarkson is stretching things, I think.
Man Kings fans are so delusional. Somehow Dion isn't worth a 1st yet Richards gets them Dion?? How the **** does that make sense. Richards isn't even in the NHL for crying out loud. Same with Canucks fans they're in their too of course. Anything that involves the Leafs you have to have the token Canucks fan in there to give his/her two cents.
Connor Brown, Leivo, Abbott, are a few that play better than Clarkson IMO. Watching Clarkson out there is befuddling, looks totally lost on the ice.
Man Kings fans are so delusional. Somehow Dion isn't worth a 1st yet Richards gets them Dion?? How the **** does that make sense. Richards isn't even in the NHL for crying out loud. Same with Canucks fans they're in their too of course. Anything that involves the Leafs you have to have the token Canucks fan in there to give his/her two cents.
Honestly guys this team is so bad that it's hard to judge players, for example if Clarkson went back to NJ would he succeed there again just due to the system and familiarity to what's expected. This team is split in half with each side wanting to do completely opposite style of play.
The general thought is that LA gives us picks/prospects to even out trade.
I don't have any problems with him... Besides, I'm pretty sure Clarkson isn't the only one on the team looking befuddled. I mean, people say Phaneuf is a pylon and is a 4D on most teams, yet he will probably return a prospect or two and a 1st on his own without retention.
As far as I see, Clarkson isn't the worst contract in the NHL. Not even close. It's hard to judge it. Richards plays on the cup team, Clarkson plays on one of the worst. I would say Clarkson would be more effective if given the same opportunities Richards had before he was put into garbage minutes and the AHL.
Clarkson is by far the worst contract in the NHL. There really isn't any other even comparable.
well there is semin.
well there is semin.
Richards is miles better than Clarkson
well there is semin.