NEW YORK — Brad Richards has been just as important to the New York Rangers reaching the Stanley Cup Final as anyone on the roster.
Through three rounds, he had his share of timely goals (the winner in Game 7 of the second round against Pittsburgh) and his leadership and experience on a team that lacks a captain has been invaluable during the four instances in which the Rangers have faced elimination.
But through three games against the Los Angeles Kings, no one has been a bigger detriment on the ice than the 34-year-old who is very likely in his final days with the Rangers, as an amnesty buyout surely awaits.
Coach Alain Vigneault has been able to shelter Richards at times during the playoffs, as the Flyers, Penguins and Canadiens lacked the depth, speed and size down the middle that the Kings boast. It's been a different case in the Final, as Richards has been getting demolished at even strength and his work as a point man on the power play has been as ineffectual as it gets.
This question must be asked. What the hell is Brad Richards doing playing the point on the power play for the Rangers?
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Article written by Dave Lozo
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