The San Jose Sharks are reportedly kicking tires on free agent center Mike Richards, according to Hockey Night In Canada‘s Elliotte Friedman.
Richards last played for the Los Angeles Kings, where he won Stanley Cups in 2012 and 2014. His contract was terminated by the team this offseason after he was detained at the Canadian border with oxycodone in his possession. Richards is awaiting trial in January and will likely remain unsigned until his legal issues have been sorted out.
If he’s cleared to return to the NHL, San Jose could be a good fit.