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Originally Posted by transplant99
This has a whole lot more to do with Brad Richards status than actual results.
A perfect example of how its easier to fire one coach than move a bunch of (or in this case even one) player.
Richards will get a new lease on life next year, Ruff (my guess) gets a clean slate to start with, and the Rangers dont pay 24 million bucks to a guy that isnt playing for them.
My guess anyhow.
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Probably. IMO two years into that deal is way too early to start talking buyout and it's clear the coach and player could no longer co-exist. Richards may play better in a less restrictive system which is why I think AV would be good for them as he seemed to be well liked overall by his players and let the Sedins do their thing rather than clamp them down.