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Originally Posted by dino7c
they could have bought him out with no penalty
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I understand that, what I'm getting tired of is people vilifying the LA Kings for being deceitful and underhanded and trying to get out of Richards' contract.
They could have bought him out with no penalty. But they didnt. Lombardi was upstanding and honorable. And in exchange he got screwed.
Not only did Richards not keep up his end of the bargain in that respect but his subsequent actions submarined what were otherwise seemingly successful trade negotiations.
I know we all want the Kings to rot in hell in order for the Flames to get whatever advantage they can. I just dont think we need to do that, the Flames are going to get what they earn, they dont need or want any league handouts.
And I say this with a heavy heart because my list of favourite hockey players goes:
- Robyn Regehr
- Jarome Iginla
- Mike Richards