In every sport, there are players that come and go every single day. Sometimes, a talented player goes by the wayside due to circumstances out of their control. Others just aren’t good enough to make the cut. Then, there are the players who leave everything out on the ice and have made a lasting impression on the league and the fans alike. One of those players is former Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brad Richards.
As most of you know by now, earlier today the former Tampa Bay Lightning center Brad Richards officially announced his retirement from the National Hockey League after 15 seasons on the ice.