As with most coaches, Todd Richards is the focus of a wide spectrum of opinions. Here's my personal journey in assessing the Blue Jackets' bench boss.
As I watched the Minnesota Wild put the finishing touches on the opening round disposal of the St. Louis Blues in Game 6, I couldn't help noticing the frequent camera switches to close-ups of Ken Hitchcock. With John Tortorella no longer in the NHL ranks, and Patrick Roy not in the playoffs, Hitchcock seemed the prime candidate to provide a camera-worthy moment, particularly since conventional wisdom has him departing the Missouri landscape after yet another early playoff exit.