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Originally Posted by ComixZone
Richards contract is what it costs to get #1 centers via free agency.
You need a very good #1 (and #2) center to win the stanley cup.
Since our team is incapable of drafting a 1st line center, free agency or trade seems to be our only option. I'm disappointed we didn't win the Brad Richards bidding war - the Flames would be a much better team right now if we had Richards.
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The problem with the contract is the length. He will be making almost $7 million per year until he is 40. Considering where his play is now, there is a good chance that he won't be a #1 or #2 centre in the last half of the contract.
There is a reason only the Rangers and Flames were left at the end. When you are the last man standing with Sather, there is a good chance it's a mistake.