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Brad Richards

New York Rangers

1980/05/02 31

6-0 195

Murray Harbour, P.E.I., Canada

10

the Tampa Bay Lightning in 1998 (3rd round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2011-12 Rangers 52 17 18 35 -3 12 3 0 7 0 140

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has incredible imagination with the puck and excellent playmaking ability. Has good anticipation and functions expertly during pressure situations. Likes to shoot the puck often and hard when playing the point on the power play. Is a leader by example.
Flaws
  • Isn't big or physical, so he can wear down against bigger opposing centers. Also, he can be a bit too soft at times. His defensive game has regressed over time. Has never been a particularly swift skater, either.
Career Potential
  • Intelligent scoring center.
  • Awards2010Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game2003Stanley Cup2003NHL - Lady Byng Trophy (Most Sportsmanlike)2003NHL - Conn Smythe Trophy (Playoffs' MVP)2001Played in the NHL YoungStars Game2000NHL - All-Rookie Team1999Canadian Major Junior - Player of the Year1999Canadian Major Junior - Leading Scorer1999Canadian Major Junior - Plus/Minus Award1999Canadian Major Junior - First All-Star Team1999QMJHL - Michel Briere (Most Valuable Player)1999QMJHL - Jean Beliveau Trophy (Leading scorer)1999QMJHL - Plus/Minus Award1999QMJHL - Playoff MVP1999QMJHL - First All-Star Team1999Memorial Cup - Stafford Memorial Trophy (MVP)1999Memorial Cup - All-Star Team

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

July 2, 2011 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the New York Rangers to a nine-year contract.
March 9, 2011 Missed 10 games (upper body injury).
February 15, 2011 Upper body injury, day-to-day.
October 22, 2009 Missed 2 games (groin).
October 19, 2009 Groin, day-to-day.
April 12, 2009 Missed the last 10 games of the regular season (broken left hand).
March 24, 2009 Broken left hand, sidelined indefinitely.
March 21, 2009 Missed 15 games (broken right wrist).
February 17, 2009 Broken right wrist, late March.
November 1, 2008 Missed 1 game (lower body injury).
October 31, 2008 Lower body injury, day-to-day.
April 3, 2008 Soreness, day-to-day.
May 22, 2006 Re-signed by the Tampa Bay Lightning to a five-year contract.
December 16, 2004 Left Ak Bars Kazan of the Russian League.
November 8, 2004 NHL lockout: Signed with the Ak Bars Kazan of the Russian League.
August 27, 2003 Re-signed by the Tampa Bay Lightning to a multi-year contract.
January 20, 2003 Missed 2 games (personal reasons).
January 17, 2003 Personal reasons, day-to-day.
November 2, 2000 Named NHL Rookie of the Month for October.

Trades

July 2, 2011 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the New York Rangers.
February 26, 2008 Tampa Bay Lightning traded Brad Richards and Johan Holmqvist to the Dallas Stars for Mike Smith, Jeff Halpern, Jussi Jokinen and a 4th round selection in 2009.
June 27, 1998 Drafted by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 3rd round (64th overall) in 1998.

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