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Originally Posted by Jacks
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.
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No. I don't think Lombardi has to admit they'd be screwed if he couldn't get a trade done. He could've stopped short of saying that last part.
If anything, I'm thinking that last past of him saying 'Hopes Mike will rediscover game in AHL' will hurt Richards even further because although it's good he's admitting a mistake, he's also basically calling Richards a lame duck. Saying that Mike Richards is COMPLETELY worthless to other GMs. And I'd be really insulted if I were Richards and heard that last bit from Lombardi, even if it's the case.
He really should've just said it like this without the last part.
Pierre LeBrun @Real_ESPNLeBrun
Lombardi doesn't expect Richards to be claimed on waivers. Says looked at trade route but no fit.