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Originally Posted by trader220
BY the way Richards has now established himself as a force and a fantastic captain. Looking at that goal he scored in the first period, it’s not just the hustle he had to create the play it’s that he was already on the ice for 30 or 40 seconds and then mustered the strength to make that play and stick with it through the collision. Anyone who has played the game knows how gassed you are after 30 or 40 seconds of going full throttle killing a penalty. The same can be said on the open net goal by Carter… Richards bulled his way through the defenseman at center ice and would not be denied. Almost reminds me of a young Bobby Clarke.
I see Clarke from time to time at the rink since I coach his grandson, he’s quiet and reserved and has that look of a warrior from long ago.
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Bobby Clarke was exactly who Richards reminded me of last night. He showed speed, determination, skill, finesse, brute strength toughness, and that nasty chippy edge that Clarke always played with as well.
Richards is the "C" that Lindros in many ways never was.