Le canadiens échangerait Michael Ryder Ron hainsey contre Brad Richards.C´est le frère de Michael qui aurait dis ca a une radio.Personnelement je crois que sa serait une bonne échange car Brad est une valeur sure alors alors que Michael est beaucoup plus incertain.Apparament que Bob annoncerait l´échange lundi le 29 aout.
Voici l´article http://www.hockeytraderumors.com/article5541.html
Breaking news out of Newfoundland.
It was just on CBC Radio One 640 AM here in Bonavista Newfoundland that apperently home town star Michael Ryder along with fellow Montreal Canadiens´ prospect Ron Hainsey and a 2006 3rd round draft pick has been traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for Tampa Bay Centerman Brad Richards. They noted that the trade will be formally announced on Monday August 29th when Bob Gainey will speak with the media.
After they announced the trade they talked to Dan Ryder, younger brother of Michael and 2005 draft pick of the Calgary Flames. He had mixed emotions for his brother changing teams after having such a stellar rookie year in Montreal in 2003-2004. Dan Ryder went on to say that he is excited for his brother getting the opportunity to play for the defending Stanley Cup Champions and a proven winner but stated at the end of the interview that he was a little dissapointed that his brother Michael was leaving Canada but understands that it is part of the game and the business.
I think this is a win-win situation for both teams, but the Tampa Bay Lightning definetly got the better part of the deal. They had to get rid of one of their top 3 (lecavalier, stlouis, or richards)to stay under the cap. Both Lecavalier and Stlouis are under huge contracts and basically fill the cap for them, so they had to trade Richards. they couldnt have gotten anything better then this! Ryder was the top scoring rookie in the league 2 years ago, and Hainssey played excellent for the
Hamilton Bulldogs in the AHL last year.
As for the Canadiens, they may have lost Ryder and Hainssey, but hey, who wouldn`t give that up to get a great young talent like Richards. Sure Ryder had a great year last year, but who knows what he will bring in the future, he might just be a one year wonder? And even though Richards has also really had one great year, he was able to perform during the regular season, the playoffs, and even at the highest level possible with Team Canada at the 2004 World Cup!
What a line the HABS will be able to form!
Richards-Koivu-Kovalev!
and even the 2nd line wont be to shabby,
Zednik-Riberio-Dagenais
(I cant find any other sources to verify this trade at this time)
Eklund´s take:
Rumors coming out of Canada and Tampa today and tonight that Brad Richards may be on his way to Montreal (e3) for Ryder, Hainsey, and a third rounder. There have been many discussions between the two teams for over a month now and it was widely speculated until today that LeCavalier was the focal point. Now it appears as though Richards could be the prize...stay tuned...
Note: WE HAVEN´T FOUND ANYTHING ON IT YET, SO FOR NOW CONSIDER THIS AS A RUMOR. THANK YOU.
For the Eklund believers, he is now reporting the rumor... (see at the end of the posts)
