The fifth rounder they received from Calgary for Jason Wiemer on March 24, 1998 was a dud (Curtis Rich) but the Lightning struck gold with the third rounder, taking Rimouski center Richards at No. 64. The flashy playmaker became one of the best second-line centers in the game, scoring 26 points in 23 games to claim the Conn Smythe Trophy as MVP of Tampa Bay's 2004 Stanley Cup championship.
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