Brad Richards leads the New York Rangers in goal scoring, and it is fair to say that no one saw this coming. Richards' 2012-13 season ended with him spending the final two games in the press box, and many fans thought the 2003-04 Conn Smythe winner was done in New York.
But the Rangers decided not to buy out the 33-year-old center this summer, and so far it appears that they made the right decision. Richards worked very hard this summer, and he wanted to get in better shape to compete this season. He also wanted to prove that he had more to offer the Blueshirts.
It is still too early to tell, but the resurgence of Richards could pay huge dividends for the Rangers.
For starters, it is less of a distraction for the Rangers when Richards is playing well. He has a terrible contract that could be amnestied after this season and that handcuffed the Rangers this past summer.
However, as long as he is playing well, fans will cheer for him instead of analyzing the optics of his contract and how it relates to the NHL CBA.
A major reason for the "rebirth" of Richards is that he has his confi ...
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Article written by Tom Urtz Jr.
What the Resurgence of ‘Broadway Brad’ Richards Means for New York Rangers
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