82. Brad Richards
Just how incredible was 2004 for Brad Richards? The product of Prince Edward Island won the Conn Smythe Award (with 7 Game Winning Goals) as the MVP of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, helping to bring the Tampa Bay Lightning their first taste of hockey’s holy grail. That regular season also saw Richards win the Lady Byng.
His NHL offseason also featured a win in the 2004 World Cup of Hockey.
Not too shabby is it?
Despite that phenomenal year, Richards was only an All-Star once and wasn’t considered a tier-one player for most of his career. Falling under 1,000 Points for his career probably does not help either, but in the era that he played this is still a very solid Hockey Hall of Fame contender
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Murray Harbour, Prince Edward Island, Canada
- Position: Center
- Played For: Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers, Tampa Bay Lightning
- Non-NHL Teams: Team Canada (World Hockey Championship 2001, World Cup of Hockey 2004, Olympics 2006)
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Major Accolades and Awards: Conn Smythe Trophy (2004)
Lady Byng Trophy (2006)
NHL All-Star (1) (2011)
Stanley Cup Rings (2) (Tampa Bay Lightning, 2004 & Chicago Blackhawks, 2015)
World Cup of Hockey (1) (Canada, 2004)
Should Brad Richards be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 20.8%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 39.6%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 20.8%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 18.8%
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