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Originally Posted by Karl
Pierre LeBrun @Real_ESPNLeBrun
Lombardi doesn't expect Richards to be claimed on waivers. Says looked at trade route but no fit. Hopes Mike will re-discover game in AHL
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I wouldn't read too much into that, he has to say that he is okay with sending Richards down long term or he loses any leverage he might have in a trade. It's not like he can tell a reporter that if a deal doesn't get done they will be screwed.