Richmond traded to the New York Americans

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Richmond traded to the New York Americans

 

The phone rings in Moscow

 

Richmond a couple days ago had signed a 3 season extension, with the third season being a mutual option, leaving the contract up to the player and the manager. However, Richmond did not expect that just a couple days later, he would be heading across the world in a trade that would see him go to the New York Americans. Richmond was in bed, when his phone rang at 5:50 AM and it was the General Manager of the Moscow Menace, @Spartan . He knew this wasn't going to be good news, as there would be no reason to call him at such an early time, but Spartan had to break the news somehow. "You're going to the New York Americans," said Spartan. Richmond had no clue who was on the Americans, or anything about them, just the fact he had been traded there alongside Joseph Reed in exchange for the 2nd overall pick in S97, and Tommy Shelby. Shortly after, he received a phone call from the NYA GM, @STZ, who assured him everything was going to be fine and that the team is happy to have him. Richmond had no clue what to do now, he was an up and coming star and the face of the franchise for Moscow, but no longer was he the star player. On top of that, he was going to be leaving his closest friend since childhood, Obuz Schneider Canet du Bocage @Grape. A tough reality set in for Richmond, but he knew there was no choice, said goodbye to his teammates, his friends, and the fans. The fans felt betrayed as they thought they would be with Richmond long term, but business is business. "I'm sure to receive boos when I return. It's going to be brutal," said George Richmond on his future return to Moscow this upcoming season. Once the face of the franchise and an ally turned into the biggest traitor Moscow has ever seen, according to the fans.

 

Heading to New York

 

On the flip side, the New York Americans were extremely happy to have such a top tier talent entering their organization. One fan said that, "I hope he can break the curse for this franchise. I am extremely happy we finally have a player of that caliber apart of our team, not playing against us." Richmond arrived at the airport and was greeted by hundreds a fans lined up to see him take his first steps in New York. Fans were cheering and signs were everywhere congratulating Richmond on becoming apart of the team. "I've never seen a fanbase such supportive of newcomers before. In Moscow, I was for sure a big name, but this is something different," stated Richmond. Expectations are high for Richmond, as he's going to be the face of the team, helping them break their curse. Coming off of a 109 point season, he's looking to improve on that and help New York to their goal, the continental cup. Regardless, a change of pace for Richmond and it'll be an interesting story line to follow for the upcoming season.