Although the Isles’ blueline was less-than-ideal in 2016-17, newly minted assistant coach Luke Richardson isn’t losing hope just yet.
In an interview with NHL.com’s Cory Wright, Richardson spoke about his expectations for the upcoming season. Hidden in these conversations was this tidbit: “A couple years ago I thought Garth [Snow] and Doug [Weight] made a huge move in the summer when they traded for Nick Leddy and Johnny Boychuk.
“I love both of those D, different styles, but they complement each other. But I thought coming in with Stanley Cup experience — both of them — they’re game-changers.