Mike Richards Archives - LA Kings Insider

Honesty, approach and influences spark a career now spans 1,000 games

Jon RosenNovember 16, 20190 Comments

If one were to flip through an archive of photos, videos, and features of Jeff Carter on the beach, it would be easy to make blanket assumptions on his career, his ambitions, his background. Often spotted in attire of various South Bay establishments and community events, and with what appears to be... Full Story

Ranford on Quick’s improvement; Carter preview; power play, overtime, VGK notes

Jon RosenNovember 15, 20190 Comments

Practice notes7 min read

LA Kings. Vegas Golden Knights. Saturday. Un Mil Para Jefe. 1:00 p.m. Hockey Night In LA, matinee style. FOX Sports West, FOX Sports GO, LA Kings Audio Network. A few quick notes on a Friday evening: -- A flow-type drill that incorporated five-person units early in the practice did not depict any... Full Story

Sportsnet Video: Mike Richards – A Passion for Winning

Jon RosenMay 5, 20170 Comments

AlumniVideo1 min read

Today's recommended video comes to you courtesy of Sportsnet. Producers traveled to Mike Richards' Western Ontario home of Kenora to check in with him and those who know him well to put together a feature on his background, and how he dealt with his June, 2015 arrest at the United States border. ... Full Story

Wednesday afternoon links, July 13

Jon RosenJuly 13, 20160 Comments

AlumniAudioNews LinksNHL NewsVideo8 min read

It's summertime in Southern California, and the Stanley Cup was in Manhattan Beach, y'all: Stanley Cup 2016 - Manhattan Beach from Re McF on Vimeo. Congratulations to Beau Bennett, the former L.A. Junior King who brought the Cup to Toyota Sports Center and the South Bay on July 1. Bennett, a... Full Story

March 9 postgame video + Richards, Williams tributes

Ontario ReignMarch 9, 20160 Comments

AlumniPostgame video1 min read

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March 9 Postgame quotes: Washington

Ontario ReignMarch 9, 20160 Comments

OppositionPostgame quotes4 min read

Justin Williams, on if he got emotional when seeing fans' response to tribute video: Sure. Of course, any time you get a reaction like that you're going to have some emotions, I'm not a stiff, ya know. I'm not a robot. Obviously nice to see but kind of after that it was just a standard hockey game ... Full Story

Williams up for ‘trip down memory lane’

Ontario ReignMarch 9, 20160 Comments

Morning Skate NotesMorning Skate QuotesOpposition6 min read

"Me?!" That was Justin Williams' comical remark to open up his media session today, his first at Staples Center as a member of the Washington Capitals, as if to ask why would anyone want to talk to him. The 34-year-old Williams of course won two Stanley Cups with the Kings in 2012 and 2014 al... Full Story

March 9 morning skate notes

Jon RosenMarch 9, 20160 Comments

Morning Skate Notes2 min read

A happy and fulfilling Wednesday morning to you, Insiders. Jonathan Quick took the ice at 9:46 a.m. and had the entire sheet to himself, as you can see above. When he was joined by his teammates several moments later, the team aligned as so: Lucic-Kopitar-Carter Pearson-Lecavalier-Toffoli Ki... Full Story

Finding role with Capitals, Richards recalls LA success

Jon RosenFebruary 16, 20160 Comments

AlumniPractice Quotes8 min read

If you’re thinking that Mike Richards was feeling awkward leading into his first game against the Los Angeles Kings, who cited a “material breach of the requirements of his Standard Player’s Contract” when terminating his contract last June, he didn’t come off that way 24 hours in advance of Tuesday... Full Story

January 7 morning skate quotes: Darryl Sutter

Jon RosenJanuary 7, 20160 Comments

Morning Skate Quotes2 min read

On yesterday’s trade: It’s something that we’ve talked about, or that Dean had discussed earlier, as he said, and that’s it. Don’t know. Have talked to ‘em briefly on the phone yesterday, and we’ll talk to them today or tonight or tomorrow and go from there. Lecavalier’s a centerman, so work him ... Full Story

Mike Richards signs one year deal with Capitals

Jon RosenJanuary 6, 20160 Comments

Contracts and FinancesKingsVisionVideo2 min read

The Washington Capitals have signed former Los Angeles Kings center Mike Richards to a pro-rated one-year, $1-million contract that will cost $500,000 against the salary cap. Richards, a two-time Stanley Cup winner with Los Angeles, reached a financial settlement with the club after his contract ... Full Story

Richards figures reported; effect on Kings cap revealed

Jon RosenOctober 16, 20150 Comments

Contracts and Finances1 min read

In the wake of the settlement between the Los Angeles Kings and Mike Richards, it was already clear that the Kings would be dinged a cap recapture penalty of $1.32 million through the 2019-20 season plus an extended annual rate based off the negotiated settlement. On Thursday evening, Elliotte Fried... Full Story

Kings, Richards reach settlement

Jon RosenOctober 9, 20150 Comments

Uncategorized2 min read

The Los Angeles Kings and Mike Richards have reached a settlement over payment stemming from the club's decision to terminate the 30-year-old's contract in June. The Kings released a statement: The Los Angeles Kings have reached an agreement with Mike Richards to resolve the grievance filed in r... Full Story