Richardson Sets Record Straight

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Mason Richardson has seen some things written about his current feelings towards certain VHL squads. Reports surfaced that Richardson had denied any interest in a select number of VHL franchises. One inexperienced individual said Richardson was being selfish in his approach going into the draft. Mason decided to speak on his twitter account and eventually answered reporters after a Saskatoon Wild practice.

 

"Of course I'm in no position to hold myself on a different platform when it comes to the VHL General Managers. if they want to pick me they can pick me, whether thats first overall or twentieth overall. I will play with any franchise but if I am unhappy going into the situation, then you can't expect loyalty can you? If a franchise feels they have unfairly been ruled on and they have talked to me about it, I tell them why I'm not a fan of their franchise. It's then their choice whether they agree or disagree and what they do to fix that issue or choose to keep status quo. It's more common than not to see a player or individual have an opinion on a location, I'm just being honest with them. So yes many people may not like the approach but I am not holding back when they speak to me, I will tell them exactly what disinterest me about their franchise. I am very approachable when it comes to asking about each team, it's no secret everyone has their favourites. If you don't conduct yourself in an appealing way, why expect prospects to see you an appealing way?", spouted Richardson.

 

It sounds as though Richardson is saying that he may go to every franchise even if they don't appeal to him, but he frowns upon some places and would want to see stability before he commits.

 

tl;dr version: You can't fault a person for having a view of a certain team in a negative light. If one is to ask around and also look at the facts they will see what franchise they feel is either building properly or mismanaged. You can't judge them for that simply concept.