Kings have acquired center Mike Richards from Philly.
Philly gets prospect Brayden Schenn, RW Wayne Simmonds and a draft pick.
2011 Entry Draft is tomorrow.
Could this be a precursor to something else?
Rumors have it Ryan Smyth wants back in Edmonton for personal reasons.
We shall wait and see.
As for Richards, he is signed through 2019-2020 season.
He's played six seasons in NHL, averaging 70 points over last four.
I'm still on fence over this deal because of length of his contract and his reputation.
But here's hoping Richards can shed that reputation and fit in and help this team.
Kyle Clifford should slide into Simmonds' slot in lineup.
But it leaves a big hole at RW on 3rd line.
Let's hope Kings GM Dean Lombardi has other plans.
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Congrats to Kings Captain Dustin Brown on winning NHL's Foundation Award at last night's NHL Awards Show. The Foundation Award is given to the player who applies the core values of hockey to enrich lives of others in their community.
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