Is Mike Richards one of the best (current) all around NHL players?

Question

http://youtube.com/watch?v=yKbpc2M_PIM&feature=related

http://youtube.com/watch?v=pkCQwFo1fvs&feature=related

These videos give some evidence. He can score, hit, fight, and play defense. He plays on the PK and PP, and he is a great leader.

Answer 1

Hes only had 1 good year so far in his 3 year career...if he keeps it up he'll be great.

Answer 2

If he can maintain his current year to year improvment then he certainly can become one of the better all around players in the league.  Since he is only in his third season in the league it will be interesting to see if he can keep it up and continue to get better with his scoring touch which has greatly improved this year.  With a nice mix of young guys and vets on the Philly team I think his chances are certainly very good.

Answer 3

Yeah he's an amazing player.He just needs a little more work and he'll be sure to be one of the best players in the NHL.

Answer 4

Not yet.

Answer 5

Not yet...............but someday he will.  The Flyers placed a 12 yr bet on it as well.

Answer 6

He's getting there.  I wouldn't call him one of the best just yet though.  Give him a few more years to develop before you put him in that category.