For the majority of his career Brad Richards has skated as a center, but the New York Rangers are going to try out the $60 million man on the left wing. Alain Vigneault said the impetus for the move was because of the logjam at center, and partially because of Richards' comfort at wing.
Via Steve Zipay of Newsday:
"I've played [wing] a little in Tampa, and played with [Mike] Modano in Dallas, I can't remember, but I've never really played full time," Richards said. "If it works, it's great. We've still got two guys [Ryan Callahan and Carl Hagelin] out and we've got three centers who want to play in offensive situations. Hopefully, with [Stepan] and Nash, we can get something going."
Richards had a tough time in New York last season that included two healthy scratches during the playoffs. Will this move reinvigorate the Rangers' star forward?
The opening night first line is slated to be Richards, Derek Stepan and Rick Nash. This line is full of star power, and in theory it should really benefit Richards.
Stepan is a great playmaker who uses his vision to find teammates, Nash is a strong skate ...
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Will Move to Left Wing Reinvigorate New York Rangers Star Brad Richards?
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