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Mike Richards

Los Angeles Kings

1985/02/11 26

5-11 199

Kenora, Ont, Canada

6

the Philadelphia Flyers in 2003 (1st round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2011-12 Kings 47 14 13 27 0 52 2 2 0 0 112

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has great hockey instincts, plays a smart two-way game and possesses outstanding leadership qualities. Can kill penalties exceptionally well and also play the point on the power play. A high-tempo competitor, he's not very big but can play a strong physical game.
Flaws
  • His fiery, abrasive demeanor can wear him down over the course of the lengthy schedule. Can be a little inconsistent in the offensive zone. Must cope with the media better.
Career Potential
  • Elite two-way center and born leader.
  • AwardsOlympic Gold Medal2007Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game2004OHL - Second All-Star Team2002Memorial Cup - All-Star Team

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

December 22, 2011 Missed 8 games (upper body injury).
December 2, 2011 Upper body injury, injured reserve.
June 23, 2011 Acquired from the Philadelphia Flyers.
February 20, 2011 Missed 1 game (flu).
February 18, 2011 Flu, day-to-day.
February 12, 2009 Missed 3 games (flu).
February 4, 2009 Flu, day-to-day.
March 15, 2008 Missed 9 games (hamstring).
February 25, 2008 Hamstring, sidelined indefinitely.
December 13, 2007 Re-signed by the Philadelphia Flyers to a 12-year contract extension.
April 7, 2007 Missed 7 games (separated left shoulder).
March 29, 2007 Separated left shoulder, day-to-day.
March 21, 2007 Separated left shoulder, late March.
January 18, 2007 Missed 16 games (sports hernia).
December 10, 2006 Sports hernia, mid-January.
December 22, 2005 Missed 2 games (head injury).
December 16, 2005 Head injury, day-to-day.
December 15, 2005 Concussion, left Thursday's game.
November 25, 2005 Missed 1 game (sprained right wrist).
November 22, 2005 Sprained right wrist, day-to-day.
July 27, 2005 Signed by the Philadelphia Flyers to a three-year, entry-level contract.
May 3, 2005 Signed by the Philadelphia Phantoms (AHL).

Trades

June 23, 2011 Philadelphia Flyers traded Mike Richards and Rob Bordson to the Los Angeles Kings for Brayden Schenn, Wayne Simmonds and a second-round draft pick in 2012.
June 21, 2003 Drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1st round (24th overall) in 2003.

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