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Originally Posted by Fallen Angel
Richards has stated, in a Hockey News interview I believe, that he wished to stay in Dallas with Neal and Eriksson (obviously things were working) but with the Neal trade. I wouldnt be so sure anymore. Maybe if Benn takes Neals place but I could see him traded and no other team is in need of a top center as bad as Toronto then perhaps maybe Calgary and Columbus.
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Almost every time, in any sport...
A potential free agent will tell the media he wants to stay with his current team. I am not saying Richards doesn't want to stay with the Stars, but he will never admit while his contract is still valid that he plans on skipping town at seasons end. Doesn't mean he wants to be a Leaf either. As a Canadian (PEI or otherwise) I am sure he has pride in his profession. He probably wants more than to just blend in. Maybe I am wrong...maybe he is content making his millions with minimal media pressure. Maybe he wants to carry a team on his back...
Anyway you slice it, Richards as a free agent is something I am really looking forward to this offseason.
I will literally shit a brick if he signs with the Rangers.