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December 13th, 2007, 11:20 AM
|  Flyers Extend Richards Contract
TSN.ca is reporting that the Flyers have extended the contract of Mike Richards.
Details to follow...
UPDATE: Reported deal has Richards here for his career. 12 YEARS, $70M. The cap hit is $5.83M per year & Richie will be here until 2019.
UPDATE 2 (MIKE TALKS ABOUT THE DEAL WITH TIM P):
Two months ago, Paul and I had a conversation after season started and talked about the future and what we wanted," he replied.
"I told him I wanted to be part of Philadelphia and the organization as long as I can. Things started rolling. When Paul asked me if I were serious, I was.
"I wanted to be here. I love the city, I love the organization and when given the opportunity, I was excited to be here the next 12 years."
Where does he see himself?
"I haven't thought about that too much, this just happened last night," he replied. "I feel that I'm a little bit of a leader on this team. I hope to be for a long time. Right now, I am just learning things from how different players carry themselves around the dressing room."
The money?
"It's a lot of money. The next 12 years of my life is going to be fun. I think that is overlooked by the opportunity I have to play in Philadelphia. Ed Snider has given the chance I wanted to be here ...
"I talked to a couple of guys around the room - if they would sign it if they wanted to be here. The consensus was this was a first-class organization. Nobody treats you better - the city, the fans - nobody treats you better ..."  | | | | This Space for Rent
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Brilliant move. If we can re-sign Carter long-term we'll be golden. I'd only consider re-upping Umberger if he plays as well as he has ALL season long. | | | | Senior Member
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Nice, very nice to see this done before anyone can throw offersheets Richards' way. Hopefully the same can be done for Carter too. | | | | Senior Member
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It is going to be huge if Homer can get both Carter and Umberger under contract before the off season.
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ya fan 590 and sportsnet are confirming with league approval that it will be a done deal. Merry Christmas boys. | | | | H4-H6 Designer
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I wouldn't be surprised if the Flyers leave Carter out there past July 1 to see if anyone tenders an offer sheet. They could very well let him walk for the 4 draft picks they'd get in return - especially with guys like JVR, Downie, Nodl, Matsumoto, and Giroux in the pipeline.
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YES. YES. YES.
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God willing, there's our future captain, and Flyer for his career. 
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Fucking excellent.
I'm excited. Brilliant move, Homer. | | | | Senior Member
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December 13th, 2007, 03:25 PM
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This has made my day.
Brilliant move, Homer. Good job.
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You know in 10 years from now Richards will be way under market value.. Holmgren is a genious! Quote:
Originally Posted by eleven24 I wouldn't be surprised if the Flyers leave Carter out there past July 1 to see if anyone tenders an offer sheet. They could very well let him walk for the 4 draft picks they'd get in return - especially with guys like JVR, Downie, Nodl, Matsumoto, and Giroux in the pipeline.
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Definite possibility, Although I'd rather see us keep Carter, we are overflowing with propects as is... Let the man Develop, We already are gonna need to do some house cleaning to get
JVR, Downie, Nodl, Matsumoto, Giroux, AND Maroon, on the team as regulars, by that time Carter could possibly a top forward with the #1 draft picks in the minors.
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Rob - May I ask, you don't think Briere's worth what he's getting? | | | | Senior Member
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December 13th, 2007, 04:03 PM
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He has 32 points in 28 games.
What makes you think he's not worth it?
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