Why Mike Richards Is Set for Comeback Year with Los Angeles Kings in 2014-15

September 25th, 2014 by Vinh Cao Leave a reply »

If it seems as though Mike Richards has been brought up incessantly over the offseason, that’s because he has been.

From ESPN.com to Pro Hockey Talk to the Los Angeles Times, prominent outlets have discussed the player at length this summer, and rightfully so.

Not only does the Los Angeles Kings center need to justify his lofty salary-cap hit as well as the faith general manager Dean Lombardi has placed in him, but his ability to bounce back from a poor 2013-14 could play a leading role in the squad’s title defense.

Depth down the middle is crucial in L.A., and if Richards can perform up to snuff this season, knocking the Kings off their throne could prove really, really tough.

Thankfully, his offseason work and savvy management have created a propitious situation for both player and team heading into 2014-15.

 

Fitness



It’s no secret that Richards appeared sluggish last season, finding himself a step behind rather than in the thick of the action. After amassing 27 points in 32 games early on, he struggled with an unspecified illness a ...

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