The Rutherford hire was a bad choice. I can't imagine any coach with other options would want to go there knowing that you very well could be out in a year or two whether it's deserved or not because a new GM will come in & possibly want to bring his own people in.
Lombardi confirmed that the Kings will not buy out Mike Richards.
I know many thought he would be bought out, some were hoping he would. is Richards going to be overpaid going forward? likely. but he is a very important part of that core and team chemistry means a ton nowadays.
Lombardi probably doesn't want to disrupt the room. With Stoll only having a year left on his deal they probably didn't want to risk losing both.
Just wondering, but did you ever ***** about Shelley's contract?I know many thought he would be bought out, some were hoping he would. is Richards going to be overpaid going forward? likely. but he is a very important part of that core and team chemistry means a ton nowadays.
Lombardi probably doesn't want to disrupt the room. With Stoll only having a year left on his deal they probably didn't want to risk losing both.
Well it's helps that Richards doesn't have NMC. If things don't work out again next year all he needs to find is one team that wants him.
Just wondering, but did you ever ***** about Shelley's contract?
Just seemed kind of pertinent in view of what you wrote about Richards, the notion forwarded by many in the past that Shelley was a character guy that added to the team's cohesion, and their respective contracts/cap hitsI hated the contract. Shelley was one ****ing terrible.
kinda wondering why you are asking this question now.
Well it's helps that Richards doesn't have NMC. If things don't work out again next year all he needs to find is one team that wants him.
Just seemed kind of pertinent in view of what you wrote about Richards, the notion forwarded by many in the past that Shelley was a character guy that added to the team's cohesion, and their respective contracts/cap hits
Doesn't he?
I remember him being traded before his NTC or NMC (not sure which one) kicked him, hence it should still be active with the Kings.
I believe it was voided with the trade, capgeek for example doesn't have him down for having one nor does Carter.
I believe it was voided with the trade, capgeek for example doesn't have him down for having one nor does Carter.
If anyone wants to refresh their hatred for the Pens, there is a piece on TSN.ca about how they tanked in '84 to get Lemieux.
Oh and Errey is in there, too.
Cheapest franchise in sports!
So NTCs/NMCs get voided always when a player is traded?
I'm making the comparison in terms of having a player on your team that you deem overpaid, but keep him for chemistry's sake. I'm obviously not comparing their hockey skills. So having said that, how much would you say Richards is overpaid by? I, for one, don't think he's turned into a bad player, but, yeah, that contract might be high for what he brings to the table these days.not seeing the comparison. Shelley played what 10-12 games a season? Even on Richards worst day Shelley couldn't carry his jock.
If a player is traded before his NTC or NMC clause kicks in, then his new team has the option of picking or not picking it up.Doesn't he?
I remember him being traded before his NTC or NMC (not sure which one) kicked him, hence it should still be active with the Kings.
I don't think so but since Richards' & Carter's didn't kick in at that point LA & Columbus had the option to pick it up or not.
Sure they do, once a player waives his no trade clause it ceases to exist.
If anyone wants to refresh their hatred for the Pens, there is a piece on TSN.ca about how they tanked in '84 to get Lemieux.
Oh and Errey is in there, too.
Cheapest franchise in sports!