On June 23rd, 2011, the course of the Philadelphia Flyers would be changed drastically. In a matter of minutes, star Forwards Mike Richards and Jeff Carter were shipped out to Los Angeles and Columbus, respectively.
After they had been swept by the Boston Bruins the previous year, GM Paul Holmgren was ready to pull the plug on the Richards & Carter tandem.
For most of the season, the trades seemed to be pure genius. Richards and Carter were both struggling offensively, while Wayne Simmonds, Brayden Schenn, and Jakub Voracek (all of whom were acquired in the two trades) were excelling for Philadelphia.
At the trade deadline, Jeff Carter was able to wiggle his way out of a team in Columbus he never gave a chance, and was reunited with Richards in Los Angeles. Both teams made their way into the NHL Playoffs, with LA barely limping in.
However, both clubs’ situations would change drastically.
Read the rest of my story here: http://broadstreetbuzz.com/2012/06/05/richards-carter-never-meant-to-hoist-cup-in-philadelphia/
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