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George Richards

George Richards is a native Miamian who attended Florida International University and has been at The Herald since his days roaming the halls of Cooper City High. Richards has covered everything from the Rose Bowl to the Super Bowl, from the World Series to state basketball in Lakeland and everything, it seems, in between. Richards has been the Panthers beat writer since the 2004-05 season that never was, and is excited to finally see some pucks hit the ice.

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Submitted by Bud from Weston

Q: George, if you were the "cats" GM. What player or players would you target to add to the team before the trade deadline?

Answered 01/25/12 18:39:43 by George Richards

A: Good question; but first you have to determine the pieces you are willing to give up. Dale will not be giving up the kids. So that limits what he can do. Teams that are selling are looking toward the future.

Submitted by cathy from lighthousepoint

Q: what are erik gudbransons parents names

Answered 01/10/12 13:45:43 by George Richards

A: Wayne and Donna.

Submitted by FLmetalhead... NOT a from Sunrise, FL.

Q: Any word from the NHL on a fine/suspension for the Ranger's Del Zotto? Or for the coward Rupp after taking liberties on Kopecky?

Answered 01/10/12 13:45:09 by George Richards

A: Just the 2,500 beans Mr. Del Zotto and Kopecky are donating. Tax write-off, I think.

Submitted by Dave from Weston

Q: George, do the cats have any interest in Ryan Getzlaff or Bobby Ryan of the Ducks ?

Answered 01/10/12 13:44:36 by George Richards

A: Yeah, I would think the Panthers and 28 other teams have interest in those two. Throw in the Ducks as well. Going to take a lot to get either one.

Submitted by Tommy

Q: Why all the big to do about the Panthers George, believe it or not they actually have a losing record they are 20-21. And if they go on a 3 game losing streak they might even be out of the playoffs. Check it out

Answered 01/10/12 13:44:00 by George Richards

A: Well, yeah, but they are still in first. I agree with you in that I've never subscribed to the "we're seven games over .500" when a team is 20-13-10. No, you're three games UNDER .500. But since the NHL standings are based on points, hey, whatever.

Submitted by Gordie from Weston

Q: The cats lost 3-2 against NJ. Two of the goals for the Devils were empty net. Does the empty net goals go against the goalies GAA ?

Answered 01/10/12 13:42:04 by George Richards

A: No they do not. The NHL scoresheet shows exactly how much time a goalie was on the ice and how long a net was empty. Markstrom is only charged for the three goals he gave up.

Submitted by sheldon kay from vancouver bc

Q: when do you expect us to see weiss, samuelson and sturm back?

Answered 12/27/11 15:50:43 by George Richards

A: Weiss soon, I think; the others I really don't know. The Panthers are keeping things under wraps.

Submitted by cathy from lighthousepoint

Q: wha t are erik gudbranson snames

Answered 12/27/11 15:50:02 by George Richards

A: erik and gudbranson?

Submitted by Bud from Weston

Q: George, Brian Cambell is the best stick handler on the team. Why doesn't Dineen use him in shootouts ?

Answered 12/20/11 19:12:37 by George Richards

A: That's a very good question; maybe he's not a good shooter?

Submitted by David from Fort LAuderdale

Q: Any word on Upshall? Is there a time table for him? I heard Goc continues to have concussion symtoms, any chances of hm coming back in Jauary? How bad are Skille's and Bergenheim's injuries?

Answered 12/20/11 19:11:55 by George Richards

A: Bergenheim not bad apparently; just a groin...

Submitted by dara from boca raton

Q: any idea of when Upshall is gonna get back to skating? With all the injuries, I'm just curious if he is close to a return

Answered 12/20/11 19:11:18 by George Richards

A: Word is he's not coming back until January some time...

Submitted by Dave from Weston

Q: George, I understand that the "cats" have to ware those ugly Blue Jerseys from last yr for 6 home games. Is this true ? If so, why?

Answered 11/28/11 09:58:47 by George Richards

A: Well 13 total games; it's their deal with the league. You want a third jersey? You got to wear it - even if you change your mind and don't like it anymore.

Submitted by Goldie from Pembroke Pines

Q: When is Stephen Weiss going to be named Captain? and if he isn't ...how come we don't have a Captain? Even Dvorak thinks Weiss should be named Captain! He is the heart and soul of the Team! Do you think differently about this?

Answered 11/28/11 09:57:30 by George Richards

A: I agree; Weiss is the man on this team

Submitted by sheldon kay from vancouver bc

Q: following up from 2 weeks ago on mikael samuelson...any updates...with teams keying on big line we need some secondary scoring....how close is he? thanks

Answered 11/28/11 09:56:53 by George Richards

A: He was supposed to start practice weeks ago and still hasn't; will try and get more tomorrow in Raleigh..

Submitted by sheldon kay from vancouver bc

Q: looking for an update on mikael samuelsson....when do you think he will be ready to play?

Answered 11/14/11 15:27:57 by George Richards

A: Haven't heard; he's skating though

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