http://www.yardbarker.com/content/player/5352 Recent articles about Brad Richards en-us Enjoy this weeks musings on all things related to the NHL [Runs 20min]. Topics include: * Is the Glow Puck is BAAACK? Clearly there are better ways to pimp the NHL, but is this, and focusing on Sidney Crosby all part of the problem and not the solution? * More vacancies than Detroit Motels: Who will be coaching your team next season? * The Tombstone Reads: Bye-Bye Philly and Dallas. Listen to why they will be golfing in a New York minute, and look forward to a final we've seen before (think NY Islanders dynasty beating the up-and-coming Edmonton Oilers in the 82-83 Final). Wed, 14 May 2008 15:48:39 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/266962 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/266962 It's just too easy to rip sporting officials sometimes. We've always been taught otherwise, but when you're right you're right, and when you're wrong... you're allowing goals to pass through the side of the net. Mon, 12 May 2008 14:23:18 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/266115 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/266115 The Conference Finals start tomorrow, and here is everything you need to know in easy-listening form. [Runs 21mins.] Topics: * The Dumpster Fire Report: Leafs fire lame duck coach. So what??? * From the Crapper to the Cup? Can Philly take down the Penguins in the East Conf. Final? * Detty Does Dallas? Either way, the battle between the Stars and the Wings will result in somebody getting screwed. Wed, 07 May 2008 16:47:36 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/264465 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/264465 In the middle of the NHL Playoffs, FIO staff writer Rob Edwards has already started to look ahead to the hockey offseaon and next year. Creating somewhat of a wish list, Edwards lays the foundation of some of the things he'd like to see happen in the NHL. From more TV time to Rick Nash playing with a real center, "I'd like to see..." Thu, 01 May 2008 22:10:21 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/262510 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/262510 With three series in the bag, whats left for the interest of NHL fans? (Runs 20.5mins) Topics: * Why are the Wings and Pens are so dominant? * How the class nerd is a lot like Dallas -- identity=victory! * Is Price the issue in Montreal, or is Philly just a good team? Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:32:31 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/261808 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/261808 Up until this point in the playoffs, things have gone pretty much the way I expected. The one thing I wasn't expecting, was how well the Dallas Stars would be playing. Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:46:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/260340 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/260340 Brad Richards is showing that he was a better deadline accusation than the Sharks Brian Campbell, at least in the playoffs. Even though Richards didn't play a great game in the first game he came out firing on all cylinders in the third period of game two. He first tied the game 2-2 when Joe Pavelski took a pass in his own zone and lost an edge and gave up the puck when it looked like Richards had him lined up for a big hit. Richards took the puck and buried it past Evgeni Nabokov only 32 seconds into the third. Next he helped Sergei Zubov set up Mike Modano for a one timer on the powerplay that was blasted past Nabby. Then it looked as if Nabby took the rest of the game off cause he let in a bad goal when Richards centered the puck from behind the net and Niklas Hagman scored his first goal of the playoffs on the short side. Richards finished off his 4 point third period with an assist on Hagam's empty net goal and yet was not picked as one of the 3 stars of the game. I don't know who picks the 3 stars but I don't think he watched this game. Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:23:20 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/260335 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/260335 When Dallas fans first got a glimpse of Brad Richards, they were treated to a magnificent display of offensive talent. In his first game in a Stars uniform Richards assisted on 5 of the 7 goals that the Stars scored and critics were raving about the wonderful trade new co GM's Les Jackson and Brett Hull made. Then everything came crashing down for Richards and the Stars as they went 2-7-2 and he had only 6 points in that stretch. But the Stars didn't get Richards to get them into the playoffs, they brought him there because of his playoff history with Tampa Bay. In 2004 he scored 12 goals including 7 game winners as he lead the Lightning to the Stanley Cup. The Stars are hoping Richards can find his stroke again soon cause they know their going to need him to get past the defending champion Anaheim Ducks. Sat, 12 Apr 2008 01:46:02 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/235729 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/235729 AccuScore NHL analyst Tim Williams breaks down today's games, detailing: -Players to watch in each game. -Top fantasy goalies for each game. -Simulated outcomes for each game, including "AccuScore Upset Watch" contests. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:17:35 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/234505 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/234505 This game tonight is between two teams that have been going in different directions since both traded for big time name players on Feb. 26th. The San Jose Sharks picked up Brian Campbell from Buffalo and haven't looked back on the deal once. Since the Sharks picked him up they have gone 12-0-2 and Campbell has 13 points and a plus 7 rating. The Dallas Stars on the other hand have been in a tailspin ever since they plucked Brad Richards from Tampa Bay. They are losers of their last 4, and 7 of their last 8. Richards hasn't been playing too bad, 2 goals and 7 assists in his 9 games but it's his -2 rating and their inability to score on the power play that has the Stars searching for answers with only 6 games left before the playoffs. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:14:11 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/221213 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/221213 The trade deadline has come and passed and I would argue that it was not quite as monumental as many expected. Although Marian Hossa, Brad Richards, and Brian Campbell moved, Olli Jokinen, Alex Tanguay, Michael Ryder, Rob Blake, John Michael-Liles and many other "expected" trades did not occur. Nonetheless, the deadline was full of some surprises and there were definitely many winners and losers, both teams and players, on the deadline. In this edition of What the Puck? I will take a look at some of the winners and losers and the fantasy impact. Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:38:21 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/180264 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/180264 Now that the trade deadline has come and gone, and there has been about a week for each teams newly acquired players to settle in with their new clubs, it is time to really sit back and evaluate what were the best deals of the 2008 deadline. This ranking is based on whether both teams of a certain deal benefited, whether it is now or in the future. Pittsburgh took the biggest risk of the deadline, Dallas certainly has benefited so far with Brad Richards having 5 assists in his first game with the club and Brian Campbell was clearly distraught about leaving the Sabres, so without further adu, here are the 2008 Trade Deadline Top 5 Deals, where does your teams deal rank? Mon, 03 Mar 2008 14:51:57 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/179307 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/179307 Every year it seems like most of the players moved at the trade deadline score in their debuts with their new clubs. This season has been no exception. Here's a breakdown of all the players who have gotten off to hot starts with their new clubs. Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:55:19 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/174797 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/174797 The trade deadline means different things to fans of different teams. If you're a fan of Atlanta or Tampa Bay, you're dealing with the loss of one of your star players. If you're a fan of Detroit or New Jersey then your playoff-bound team made a deal, but it was just a minor one. If you're a fan of Montreal, then you spent the whole day Tuesday hitting refresh on message boards and trade sites, waiting for Marian Hossa to arrive, only to see him go to the Penguins at the last second. And if you're a fan of the Penguins, Stars, or Capitals, then your team made a huge move and you must be elated. AccuScore's Tim Williams reviews the top moves, and how these moves affect the teams that made them. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 22:11:45 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/173043 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/173043 The 2006-2007 NHL trade deadline had just as many transactions, but few of the superstar names. This year, with over 25 trades made in a day, and a busy month of February, some teams scored big–others, not so much. We look at some of the better deals and how helpful they will be. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:15:22 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/170436 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/170436