I'm in the camp of liking Richards too but only if we get some sweetener for taking that contract off their hands. I'd like to see Cammy go in a different deal for a first if possible. Richards contract is no problem for us, it's questionable if he will even play his last 3 years at 1M. Halfway through 2016 he would have positive trade value if our younger guys are pushing him down the line up. In the meantime he can help shelter the young guys coming up and we have an easier time making the cap floor for the next couple years.
That being said I'm not sure he would waive to come here, when he was considering us before we were not in full rebuild mode. Also you have to think that he would prefer the buyout and then he can sign again for another 5 years, 30+ million easily.
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