Mike Richards traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins

[stevek173]

In a move unanticipated by most, Philadelphia Flyers captain Mike Richards has been traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins for second and fourth round draft picks. Richards had been the subject or recent controversy as his status as captain as of the Flyers was questioned by many following Philadelphia's disappointing exit form the 2011 NHL playoffs in the form of a sweep at the hands of the Boston Bruins. The move is suspected to be in large part to free up cap room for the Flyers to sign free agent llya Bryzgalov. Philadelphia traded for the right to negotiate with Bryzgalov exclusively this past week.

"I feel it resolves a lot of problems. If I am not appreciated here I can play somewhere will they will appreciate me despite our history with eachother" is what Richards had to say about the move. Flyers GM Paul Holmgren had this to say about the move "Richie knows it is not personal. Everyone in the league knows that we need to get a top tier goalie and Bryzzie offers us that. We will have that soon and I wish Richie all the best moving forward in Pittsburgh".

[BRAVES1985]

[Nicky Santoro]

Michael Richards is now a Penguin.. unreal..

[BRAVES1985]

[yisman]

Stevey, you made this up, correct?

[buzzer]

Send him to Buffalo pls.

[cankid]

that s big move fpr both teams, Bryz is good for Philly also...they have had major goalie issues for many yrs, he s solid and should shore it up

[leafsfan19]

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[moses millsap]

is this true, haven't seen reports of it anywhere yet

[yisman]

Pretty sure it isn't.


Looks like steve typed that himself.

[muldoon]

If I am not appreciated here I can play somewhere will they will appreciate me despite our history with eachother

5/10 for the attempt. Pretty weak without a proofread. At least add a (WPXI) or (AP) to the start.

[stevek173]

Salud.

The photoshop work not bad though eh, not my work but very smooth.

I actually have heard rumors of Richie going but I do think (and hope) it will be Carter.

[the_situation]

Flyers would be completely dumb to trade MR..one of the best 2 way players in the league. massive step backwards. there is of course a 0.00000001% chance the Flyers would ever trade him.

[pepper60000]

haha, nice try....also, no way richards worth is just a 2nd and a 4th round pick...and not a chance in hell they trade to Penguins...

[yisman]

If they were to trade a player, Richards would be one of the last names on the list.

[bobbyk1133]

What a troll..

[70kgman]

Richards is left handed, you photoshopped his head onto a right handed shooters body. Fail!

[dbnmln]

Next time trade em to a team that isn't a rival and down the street.

[mike-dub]

richards would go for much more than just a couple of prospects

[pgall08]

It's amazing how much time people have for usless activities

[Brewers in 7]

If they can get anything of value for Richards they need to move him, he was useless in the playoffs, and he plays more like a 3rd line grinder than a 1st line player.

[FreeHainsworth]

Why blame Richards, when the front office has yet to realize you need a goaltender to win in the play-offs

[Brewers in 7]

you dont have to blame richards, but if another team overvalues him and will give you a decent amount i return the Flyers would be dumb to not take it.

[D3 Mighty Ducks]

Rarely do you see a Captain get traded in the NHL for prospects

[a4u2fear]

haha good one. nice photoshop

[yisman]

he went, but to LA

http://aol.sportingnews.com/nhl/story/2011-06-23/report-philadelphia-flyers-trade-mike-richards-to-los-angeles-kings-for-brayden-

[BRAVES1985]

good thread

[70kgman]

Wow, they traded both Richards and Carter, I assume to open up some cap space for Bryzgalov or another high profile goalie. I am surprised they didn't try to acquire one of LA's goalies with the trade, LA have two #1 caliber goalies.