Report: Brad Richards bought out by Rangers
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The Big Apple dropped on Brad Richards' time with the New York Rangers.
Brad Richards has been bought out by the New York Rangers, source says
— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) June 20, 2014
The move is not altogether unexpected, and could serve to shake up the plans of several teams heading into free agency.
Richards signed a front-loaded nine-year, $60-million dollar deal signed prior to the 2011-12 season, and will continue to reel in some decent paycheques from the Rangers front office.
Brad Richards receives $20.667-million over the next 12 years from his #NYR compliance buyout, including signing bonuses.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) June 20, 2014
In 210 games with the Rangers over the course of three seasons, Richards scored 56 goals and added 95 assists.