The Calgary Flames are believed to be the runner-up in the Brad Richards sweepstakes, according to GM Jay Feaster. "Based on what I was told today, I believe the decision came down to the Calgary Flames and the New York Rangers," said Feaster on Saturday evening. "I really do." The Flames offer of $65 million over nine years was $5 million more than the front-loaded contract he took from New York, but the Rangers were always considered the favorite to end up getting him to sign on the dotted line. Playing on the East Coast was definitely a draw for Richards because of the travel and for family reasons. Toronto, Tampa Bay, and Los Angeles were also in the mix.