Richardson is expected to be the Flames' western pro scout in 2023-24, Ryan Pike of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
This is a move that effectively confirms that Richardson's playing career is over after he didn't play in 2022-23. The 38-year-old had 111 goals and 143 assists in 869 career games for the Avalanche, Kings, Canucks, Coyotes, Predators, Flames and Canucks in his career.
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Canucks' Brad Richardson: Puts up assist
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Richardson provided an assist in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Kings.
Richardson ended a six-game point drought with his helper on an Alex Chiasson tally in the third period. The 37-year-old Richardson has picked up four points in 16 games with the Canucks, matching his output from 27 contests with the Flames to begin the season. He's added 59 hits, 35 PIM and a minus-1 rating while mainly playing in a bottom-six role at both of his stops around the league in 2021-22.
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Canucks' Brad Richardson: Taps in goal Tuesday
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Richardson scored a goal in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Golden Knights.
Richardson just had to get a stick on a pass from Elias Pettersson, and he converted at 13:03 of the second period. the 37-year-old Richardson won't share the ice much with the Canucks' top players -- he's been limited to a fourth-line role since he was claimed on waivers from the Flames. He's at seven points, 27 shots on net, 51 hits, 31 PIM and a minus-2 rating in 36 appearances this season.
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Canucks' Brad Richardson: Gets first goal with new team
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Richardson scored a goal, logged two hits and added two PIM in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Golden Knights.
Richardson put the Canucks ahead at 16:55 of the first period, and that tally stood as the game-winner. He's picked up a goal and an assist in his last two outings, though that accounts for all of his offense in six games for the Canucks. The 37-year-old has six points, 49 hits, 23 shots on goal, 31 PIM and a minus-3 rating in 33 outings between the Canucks and the Flames this season. He'll play almost exclusively in a fourth-line role.
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Canucks' Brad Richardson: Posts helper in loss
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Richardson recorded an assist and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Blues.
Richardson earned his first point with the Canucks after he was claimed on waivers from the Flames last Monday. The 37-year-old set up Alex Chiasson's second-period tally in this contest. Richardson has just five points with 22 shots on net, 47 hits, 29 PIM and a minus-4 rating in 32 contests overall, and his bottom-six usage is unlikely to give him many chances to contribute on the scoresheet.
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Flames' Brad Richardson: Surfaces on waivers
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Richardson was waived by Calgary on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Richardson has dressed in just three of Calgary's last 26 games. The 37-year-old forward is averaging 9:56 of ice time with four points in 27 games this season. He could spend some time with AHL Stockton if he clears waivers.
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Flames' Brad Richardson: Claimed by Vancouver
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Richardson was claimed off waivers by Vancouver from Calgary on Monday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
The 36-year-old will head back to Vancouver for his second stint with the club after spending two seasons there from 2013-15. Richardson has only managed four points in 27 games this season with the Flames, though, so he's not likely to provide much of a fantasy punch in his new digs.
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Flames' Brad Richardson: Playing more regularly
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Richardson has logged five shots on goal and three hits in his last three games.
Richardson sat out 14 straight games as a healthy scratch, but he's now played in three in a row. The 37-year-old is centering the fourth line, so he's not going to add much on offense. He's at four points, 40 hits, 27 PIM and 19 shots on net through 27 games, but he'll need to play at a sufficient level to keep Adam Ruzicka from retaking a place in the lineup.
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Flames' Brad Richardson: Sits as healthy scratch Monday
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Richardson was a healthy scratch versus the Blues on Monday.
The 36-year-old forward has only played in four of the Flames' eight games in January. Richardson has been limited to a fourth-line role when he plays, picking up just four points, 37 hits, 23 PIM and 14 shots on net through 24 contests. He'll mainly compete with Adam Ruzicka and Brett Ritchie for playing time going forward.
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Flames' Brad Richardson: Exits protocol
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Richardson cleared COVID-19 protocol and practiced Monday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
The fourth-liner is back with the team after two weeks in protocol and should be in the lineup for Calgary's next game.
Richardson was placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Monday.
Richardson was one of six Calgary players to enter the league's protocols, leading to the club's next three games being postponed. Considering the veteran center has just two points in his last 10 games, his potential absence, once the Flames resume their season, is unlikely to impact the majority of fantasy players.
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Flames' Brad Richardson: Posts assist in Tuesday's loss
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Richardson logged an assist, three hits and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Sharks.
Richardson earned the secondary assist on an Adam Ruzicka tally in the second period. Through 17 outings, Richardson has four points, 12 shots, 29 hits and six PIM in a fourth-line role in his first year with the Flames. The lack of offense will likely keep him off the fantasy radar in most formats.
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Flames' Brad Richardson: Slides helper Tuesday
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Richardson logged an assist and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Blackhawks.
Richardson's first assist of the year set up a Milan Lucic goal in the first period. The 36-year-old Richardson has picked up three points, eight shots on net and 19 hits in 11 contests. He's found modest success as the Flames' fourth-line center, but he's rarely going to contribute enough offense to be of interest in fantasy.
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Flames' Brad Richardson: Opens scoring in road win
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Richardson scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Islanders.
Richardson spoiled the Islanders' home opener at the new UBS Arena, scoring the first goal in the building's history at 4:05 of the first period. He capitalized on the generosity of Matt Martin, who turned over the puck in his own zone on the play. Richardson has two goals, six shots, 16 hits and six PIM through nine contests this year, playing exclusively in a fourth-line role.
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Flames' Brad Richardson: Tallies in Saturday's win
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Richardson scored a goal, doled out two hits and added two PIM in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Rangers.
Richardson struck at 9:15 of the second period for his first goal as a Flame in just his second appearance with the team. The 36-year-old has added four hits so far while logging fourth-line minutes since Brett Ritchie (lower body) went on injured reserve. Richardson is unlikely to score frequently, so he's not much of a factor in fantasy.
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Flames' Brad Richardson: Removed from IR
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Richardson (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Thursday.
Richardson missed the team's first two games while nursing a lower-body injury suffered during the preseason. The 36-year-old forward could make his season debut Thursday in Detroit.
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Flames' Brad Richardson: Designated for injured reserve
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Richardson (lower body) will start the 2021-22 season on injured reserve, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
Richardson suffered his lower-body injury in a preseason clash with the Jets on Oct. 8. The 36-year-old center will at minimum miss the first two matches of the season, though it could certainly be longer. With Blake Coleman (suspension) unavailable for Opening Night against Edmonton on Saturday, Glenn Gawdin should get an opportunity to fill a bottom-six role.
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Flames' Brad Richardson: Leaves with lower-body injury
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Richardson (lower body) left Friday's preseason game against Winnipeg and will not return.
Richardson took a big hit in the first period and didn't return to the contest. An update on his status should be available in the coming days. The Flames don't play again until Oct. 16 when they open the regular season in Edmonton.
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Flames' Brad Richardson: Grabs one-year deal
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Richardson penned a one-year, $800,000 contract with Calgary on Wednesday.
Richardson will join the Flames after just one season in Nashville in which he appeared in a mere 17 games with only four points to show for it. The 36-year-old center figures to slot into a fourth-line role but may still spend time watching from the press box periodically, making him a low-end fantasy option at best.
