NHL community wishes Brad Richards well in retirement
Admiration poured in from NHL teams and players of past and present after two-time Stanley Cup winner Brad Richards announced his retirement Wednesday.
Here are some the well wishes:
Richards won his second career Stanley Cup in his second-to-last, and only, season with the Chicago Blackhawks.
Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane thanked him for his contribution to their dynasty.
Congrats on a great career Richy! @BRichards_1991 it was a blast to win a Cup with you last year. pic.twitter.com/JLl6ByVSKK
— Jonathan Toews (@JonathanToews) July 20, 2016
Congrats @BRichards_1991 on an amazing career. I'll never forget watching you win 🏆 with Tampa in 2004, to the no look pass in Game 6, 2015.
— Patrick Kane (@88PKane) July 20, 2016
Martin St. Louis, Richards' teammate with the Tampa Bay Lightning in their title-winning 2004 seasons, and for one season with the New York Rangers, wished him well. As did another Ranger in Mats Zuccarello.
Congrats to @BRichards_1991 for a great career! I was blessed to be in same locker room for years. Let's play some golf now!#lefties#fore
— Martin St Louis (@mstlouis_26) July 21, 2016
I thought u would play at least 10 more years with ur low body fat and strong body💪🏻😂😂 proud to have played with u @BRichards_1991
— Mats Zuccarello (@zuccarello36) July 21, 2016
The Dallas Stars and Detroit Red Wings' team accounts also thanked No. 91.
Congratulations on an incredible 15 year career, Brad! pic.twitter.com/mw89MG6WCk
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) July 20, 2016
Congratulations on an amazing 15 year career #Brad! #LGRW pic.twitter.com/vCzI0m6r97
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) July 20, 2016