Mike Richards has been bought out by the Los Angeles Kings and is now a free agent. At first glance, the Colorado Avalanche probably don’t have much use for 30-year old center coming off a 16 point season, but maybe they should make room for the former Philadelphia Flyers captain.
I’m not saying the Avs should break the bank for Richards, but what’s the harm in signing him to a one-year deal worth $1.5 million?
Here’s what I know about Richards: he’s a fierce competitor with two Stanley Cup rings. His scoring has fallen off, but he can still be a valuable depth forward and penalty killer.