Farewell, Brad Richards

I don't want to say a whole lot about this because there isn't really much of an argument to be made. What I will say, is that it was the contract that was bad for the team. Not the player. Brad Richards came through when he had to over and over again during his time with the Rangers. With the exception of the 2 playoff series (2013 East Semis vs Boston, 2014 SCF vs Kings), Broadway Brad was exactly what the Rangers knew they were getting when they brought him in as a blockbuster free agent. The team is losing a leader in the room, and what should have been their next captain. So let's say goodbye. Brad Richards' top 3 Rangers moments are as follows...

Honorable Mention: 

Pretty meaningless game, but a game winner with less than a second left is always worth taking a look at.

#3) 2012 Winter Classic Game Winner vs. Flyers

Nothing super special here. Just a big goal at a big time in a big game. Overshadowed by Hank's HUGE penalty shot stop on Briere, and for good reason. But a big goal nonetheless.

#2) 2014 Game 7 Game Winner vs. Penguins



Game 7 winner on the power play to complete the Rangers' improbable comeback from 3-1 down against Sid and the Pens. Instant classic. He had a great series against the Pitt (with the exception of the middle 3 games where everyone played like shit), so it was fitting he put it away with a huge power play goal.

#1) Game 5 tying goal "WITH 6.6 TO GO!"



What a huge goal. That whole series was nuts and Brad was a huge part of every game, including the set up on Marian Gaborik's triple OT winner in Washington. This goal was by far the biggest goal he scored as a Ranger and was an example of the kind of big game player Brad Richards is, was, and will continue to be in the league.

So that's it. Goodbye Brad. Thanks for 3 solid years. You'll always have at least 1 fan in New York.



PS: The Broadway Hat was Brad's idea.