Brad Richards is the most recent of many big names to play one season then retire with the Winged Wheel.
On Wednesday, Brad Richards ended his 15 year NHL career after two Stanley Cups, the 2004 Conn Smythe trophy and one final lackluster season with the Red Wings.
The Red Wings organization have made a habit to bring in veterans at the end of their careers in attempt to be savvy and add leadership. Sometimes it's been a heartwarming success that's ended with a Stanley Cup silhouette walking off into the sunset, sometimes it's ended with a depressing suit in the press box.