On Wednesday, the Washington Capitals agreed to terms with veteran forward Mike Richards, according to Capitals Today. Richards will receive a one-year, $1 million prorated contract.
The 10-year veteran last appeared in the NHL with the Los Angeles Kings in the 2014-15 season.
Per Capitals Today, Richards met with the NHL earlier on Wednesday and was given clearance to resume his career. According to Lyle Richardson of the Hockey News, Richards is awaiting trial later this month for allegedly attempting to enter Canada with Oxycodone last June.
TSN's Rick Westhead presumes that his charges won't affect his ability to cross the United States border into Canada if the Capitals have to play a road game there.
Richards has recorded 133 goals and 216 assists in his career, which includes a pair of Stanley Cup championships with the Kings in 2012 and 2014.
A gritty center who can provide depth to the bottom two lines, the former Philadelphia Flyer and King is also a nice asset to have on the penalty kill. Richards trails only Ma ...
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