Struggling Rangers centre Brad Richards says he will be a healthy scratch Thursday night as New York faces elimination in Game 4 against the Boston Bruins. more »
Scratching Brad Richards for Game 4 may make sense given his recent struggles, but what bothers Hockey Night in Canada's Ron MacLean about the move is the lack of respect shown by Rangers coach John Tortorella for Richards's past contributions. more »
Brad Richards is the third highest paid player on his team, but with New York facing elimination he told reporters he's being scratched for Game 4 against Boston. Find out more in Thursday's Need To Know. more »
CBC Sports senior hockey writer Tim Wharnsby explains why it would be unwise to write off head coach Paul MacLean and his pesky Ottawa Senators just yet. more »