Capitals’ Mike Richards will need some time before making his team debut Coach Barry Trotz said the newly acquired center won't play Thursday against Vancouver, but he's hopeful Richards will get in the lineup before the...

Mike Richards on way back to NHL? Now skating with the OHL’s Kitchener Rangers, former L.A. King Mike Richards is working himself into playing shape. NHL teams may be interested.

NHLPA files grievance against Kings over Mike Richards' contract termination As expected, the NHL Players Assn. has taken the next step on behalf of Mike Richards , contesting his contract termination by the Los Angeles Kings .

Kings bite salary cap bullet, waiving Mike Richards to continue makeover The glow of the 2014 Stanley Cup triumph and the reassuring words and promises from Mike Richards were enough to persuade Kings General Manager Dean Lombardi against using a compliance buyout with the veteran center last summer.

Kings place Mike Richards on waivers to start the buyout process The glow of the 2014 Stanley Cup win and the reassuring words from center Mike Richards were enough to persuade Kings General Manager Dean Lombardi against using a compliance buyout with Richards last summer.

Kings hope Mike Richards can give them a competitive edge The Kings should have shed Mike Richards ' contract during last summer's final compliance-buyout period, but General Manager Dean Lombardi wanted to keep his core group together and willingly believed Richards' promises to improve his fitness.

Mike Richards, recalled by Kings, practices ahead of Devils game For center Mike Richards , the most difficult part was the uncertainty when the Kings put him on waivers in late January.

Kings put center Mike Richards on waivers For the better part of two years, the Kings have been waiting patiently for Mike Richards to find his game. On Monday, they finally wavered.

Kings put center Mike Richards on waivers For the better part of two years, the Kings have been waiting patiently for Mike Richards to find his game. On Monday, they finally wavered.

Kings' Mike Richards a healthy scratch vs. Jets tonight? Not so fast Mike Richards played a season-low 9 minutes 7 seconds against the New York Rangers, including a mere two shifts in the third period, on Thursday.