Posts About "Mike Richards"
Reaction to the L.A. Kings' Settlement with Mike Richards
October 16th, 2015 At long last, there is finally an end to the Mike Richards saga, at least as far as the Los Angeles Kings are concerned. They may have caught a break, but there will be associated dead cap space for a long, long time to come. The story By now, we're all familiar with the tale. Following years of declining production culminating in a...
GMs "Screaming Bloody Murder" Over Richards Settlement
October 13th, 2015 In Elliotte Friedman’s most recent installment of his “30 Thoughts” column, he reveals that GMs around the NHL aren’t super happy with how the settlement worked out between Mike Richards and the Los Angeles Kings. Many of the details on the settlement are shrouded in mystery and, according to Friedman, “the exact salary cap...
A Look at Anze Kopitar's Contract Talks
August 29th, 2015 It was obvious what the Los Angeles Kings had atop their to-do list this summer. Sign Tyler Toffoli and Anze Kopitar to contract extensions, bring in a d-man to fill the hole left by Andrej Sekera and Robyn Regehr, and bring in some offensive help. Easy enough, right? Well, the Kings have gotten the majority of their tasks done....
Hockey News: Mike Richards Charged; Patrik Berglund Injured
August 28th, 2015 Here are the worst NHL contracts on each team: How many goals is Phil Kessel going to score on Crosby's wing? Is the Penguins' defence core good enough? Blues center Patrik Berglund is going to be out four months following shoulder surgery. . The team has signed Scott Gomez to a pro tryout. Anze Kopitar has done a lot for...
Intoxicated: The Need for Reform in the NHL's Drug Policy
August 27th, 2015 On August, 25th 2015, former Los Angeles Kings forward and two-time Stanley Cup victor Mike Richards was formally charged with possession of a controlled substance while entering Canada. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police issued a short statement saying just that, but their stark public words meant a whole lot more to the hockey world...
Mike Richards Formally Charged With Possession of a Controlled Substance
August 27th, 2015 The Canadian Mounted Police in Manitoba have formally charged former Los Angeles Kings forward Mike Richards with attempting to enter the country while in possession of a controlled substance. He is due to appear in court on September 10. TSN's Rick Westhead reports that Richards was charged back on August 25 and that he has not yet...
