News:Brad Richardson logged two assists in LA's 3-2 win over San Jose on Saturday night.
Analysis: He won't be mistaken for an offensive-minded rearguard with numbers like 1-5-6 in 16 games. There are probably better blueliners for your playoff pool.
Kings' Richardson Likely A Healthy Scratch For Game 4
News:Brad Richardson is expected to be a healthy scratch for Wednesday's Game 4 against the Devils, L.A. Kings Insider reports.
Analysis:Brad Richardson took part in morning skate but stayed on the ice while Simon Gagne departed with the group of players slated to play on Wednesday. Gagne's return would keep Richardson on the bench in all likelihood.
News:Brad Richardson (appendectomy) pronounced himself ready to play Wednesday against the Canucks, the LA Kings Insider reports.
Analysis: The report adds that Brad Richardson will likely replace Andrei Loktionov on the Kings' fourth line in Wednesday's Game 4.
News:Brad Richardson returned to practice Tuesday, a week after undergoing an appendectomy, the Vancouver Sun reports.
Analysis:Brad Richardson, who skated on the Kings' fourth line Tuesday with Colin Fraser and Jordan Nolan, has a real chance to play in Wednesday's Game 4. "We'll see tomorrow, but he is cleared for full activity," coach Darryl Sutter said of Richardson on Tuesday. "This was his first day. He'd have to have a setback."
News:Brad Richardson (abdomen) skated Saturday for the first time since an emergency appendectomy five days ago but is unlikely to play in Game 3 on Sunday, the LA Kings Insider reports.
Analysis:Brad Richardson is a possibility for later in the series but seems very unlikely for a quick return Sunday.
News:Brad Richardson will be sidelined indefinitely following an appendectomy, the LA Kings Insider reports,
Analysis:Brad Richardson may have had a hard time cracking the lineup with Jeff Carter apparently on his way back into the lineup, but the appendectomy will most certainly sideline him for a week or so.
News:Brad Richardson (undisclosed) will miss Wednesday's game against Vancouver, LAKings.com reports.
Analysis: It's not clear what the injury is, nor whether he's any worse than day-to-day because of it.
News:Brad Richardson netted his fourth and fifth goals of the season Saturday night as Los Angeles fell to the Wild by way of a shootout.
Analysis: Given that the veteran forward had not registered a point since 1/12 going into Saturday's road contest, it is fair to assume as a fantasy owner that Brad Richardson is not likely to repeat the multi-point feat anytime soon.
News:Brad Richardson scored his first goal of the season Saturday as Los Angeles fell at home to Dallas, 2-1. The marker came while the Kings were shorthanded.
Analysis: Tallies from penalty-kill units are always extra-valuable, but you generally have to start a player in order to collect. Given Brad Richardson's sharply limited fantasy value, it's unlikely that he was in too many starting lineups Saturday.
Kings' Richardson A Healthy Scratch For Wednesday's Game
News:Brad Richardson will be a healthy scratch for Wednesday's game against the Ducks, the Kings' official Twitter feed reports.
Analysis: Kings coach Terry Murray made Brad Richardson a scratch for the first time this season last Thursday because he wanted more offense out of the winger. This absence could be related to that ailment.
Richardson To Skate On Second Line For Kings In Season Opener
News:Brad Richardson will skate on the team's second line Friday with the injury to Dustin Penner, the LA Kings Insider reports.
Analysis: Simon Gagne will bump up to the top line with Brad Richardson taking his spot on the second line alongside Dustin Brown and Mike Richards. Richardson was moved up and down the lineup a bunch last year when injuries dictated and it looks like he'll get similar treatment again this season.
News: The zebras booked Brad Richardson for 14 penalty minutes in Saturday's preseason game against Colorado, played in Las Vegas. Most of those came late in the game, with the outcome decided, when he tangled with Colorado's Cody McLeod.
Analysis: If your league rewards penalty minutes, this might catch your attention. But he's never been a steady source for PIMs, and we doubt that this outing indicates a change of direction for his style of play.
News: Richardson signed a two-year contract with the Kings on Tuesday, LAKings.com reports.
Analysis: Richardson's 46 points (18 goals) from the last two years won't make him a fantasy factor in many cases, but Los Angeles evidently valued him enough as a player at the bottom of the rotation to bring him back.
News: Richardson had a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 6-5 overtime loss to San Jose.
Analysis: Richardson also had a team-high five shots on goal. He isn't much of a scorer, but with leading scorer Anze Kopitar out, the Kings will need production from their third and fourth lines if they hope to win the series.
News: Richardson (upper body) will be active for Sunday's game against the Blackhawks, reports LA Kings Insider.
Analysis: Coach Terry Murray isn't sure yet how Richardson will be employed upon his return. For a forward, he doesn't score much, with just four goals on the season.
News: Richardson (upper body) was placed on injured reserve prior to Monday's win over Detroit, according to the Associated Press.
Analysis: Richardson has been out since December 9 and is tagged with the always specific upper body diagnosis. He's a defensive forward that offers more to Los Angeles than your roster.
News: Richardson (upper body) missed Saturday's game and isn't expected to play Monday, the LA Kings Insider reports.
Analysis: If for some reason he's on your squad you'll definitely want to look for another alternative for the upcoming week. "Nothing has changed. We're still monitoring that closely," head coach Terry Murray regarding Richardson's injury.
News: Richadson (upper body) is unlikely to play in Saturday's game against the Wild, LA Kings Insider reports.
Analysis: Richardson did not practice Friday after getting dinged up in Thursday's game and it looks like the injury will cost him at least one contest. Expect the Kings to update Richardson's status in the coming days.
Kings' Richardson Leaves Game With Upper Body Injury
News: Richardson left Thursday's game in the first period with an undisclosed upper body injury and did not return, the LA Times reports.
Analysis: Richardson's been seeing time in a checking role lately after a few brief stints on a scoring line earlier this season. He's scheduled to see a doctor Friday to determine the extent of the injury.
News: Richardson was back skating on the team's third line Friday night, the LA Kings Insider reports.
Analysis: Richardson's had two or three chances to skate on a scoring line this season and each time the experiment has been short-lived as he's more suited for a two-way role. Drop him if you had picked him up earlier.
News: Richardson will once again get a chance to skate on the team's top line with the injury to Scott Parse, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Richardson's got a few chances on the team's top two lines already this season and it hasn't stuck but perhaps things will change now that Parse is expected to miss the next 3-4 months. Bump him up in the short term.
News: Richardson will occupy a spot on the team's top line Monday, the LA Kings Insider reports.
Analysis: Richardson was moved up to the top line during his hat trick Saturday and will get a chance to skate there again Monday. Keep in mind that he started the season on the team's second line before getting bumped down to the fourth line as head coach Terry Murray loves to tinker with his line combinations. Bump him up in the short term but don't be shocked if the experiment ends in a few games as he's better suited in a checking role.
News: Richardson scored a hat trick against his former team as the Kings beat the Avalanche on Saturday night.
Analysis: Even better, his second tally came shorthanded. But the effort may have been wasted in the fantasy realm, since all four of his points this season have come in the last two games, and many fantasy owners will have benched him for this contest.
News: Richardson has been bumped back down to the team's fourth line, the LA Kings Insider reports.
Analysis: As we expected, the experiment to bump him up to the team's second line to start the season didn't last very long. He's more of a role player and is a better fit on the fourth line.
News: Richardson will likely open the season on the Kings' second line with the injury to Scott Parse, the LA Times reports.
Analysis: Richardson's shown an ability to move up and down the lineup before but it's been awhile since he's been a consistent scoring threat. Head coach Terry Murray likes to switch up his lines so don't expect this experiment to last very long.
News: Kings C Brad Richardson scored for the third time in his last five games Monday as Los Angeles routed the Blue Jackets.
Analysis: Richardson has bounced around lines this season and found himself on the second line Monday between Alexander Frolov and Jarret Stoll. While Richardson's production tailed off a little in January after a hot December, he's certainly worth a look in deeper leagues right now.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Brad Richardson on the Kings' first line? That would have seemed impossible this time last year, maybe even a couple of months ago. Acquired from the Colorado Avalanche two summers ago in exchange for a second-round draft pick, Richardson rarely cracked the Kings' lineup last season and also missed a big part of the season with a leg injury. This season, Richardson has made a big climb. Richardson scored the game-winning goal in the Kings' 3-2 victory over Detroit on Saturday night, but Richardson's energy and work ethic earned him a promotion to the Kings' first line this week.
Analysis: Richardson, partnered with center Anze Kopitar and right wing Wayne Simmonds, has been charged with playing a strong forechecking game and getting the puck to Kopitar for scoring opportunities. If he does that, his coach is happy. "He has played awfully well, in all situations and all of the opportunities that he has gotten," coach Terry Murray said, "from starting as the fourth-line left wing, to third-line left wing, early in the year, to a center iceman on a line with Simmonds and (Scott) Parse." Richardson has seven goals, 18 points and a plus-11 rating in his last 24 games. Not bad production at all. The fact he is playing on the top line will get Richardson a few extra looks. Still, he remains more of a low-end Fantasy start because his track record isn't that strong.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Kings C Brad Richardson had two assists on Saturday against the Bruins and was named the game's second star. Richardson has 10 points in his last 13 games (two goals, eight assists) and also has a plus-8 rating in that stretch.
Analysis: The 24-year-old Richardson has been a player to step up the last few weeks for Los Angeles as they have dealt with some injury woes. But now that everyone is starting to get healthy, Richardson isn't as efficient as he was in December. Richardson still has marginal Fantasy appeal.
News:The Sports Xchange reports this time last season, Brad Richardson was an afterthought on the Kings' roster. Now he's an increasingly important part of the team's surprising success. Richardson, after a 57-game goal drought with the Kings, scored goals in three consecutive games in December, and on Saturday, when the Kings needed to elevate a forward to replace the injured Wayne Simmonds, they chose Richardson.
Analysis: Acquired two summers ago from Colorado in exchange for a second-round draft pick, Richardson missed a chunk of last season when he suffered a serious cut on his lower leg and was often a healthy scratch because coach Terry Murray lacked confidence in him. This season has gone much better for Richardson, who started as the fourth-line center but has earned additional responsibilities, including time on the penalty-kill unit and, now, on the third line. "I think it's good for Richie to get the opportunity to move to a higher line," Murray said. "He's been playing very well for us. It gives him an opportunity to become a more important player than what he has been so far this year. We value him." While Richardson has worked his way up the depth chart in Los Angeles, he is still far more valuable to the Kings than Fantasy owners.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Kings C Brad Richarsdon, who had not recorded a point this season, had the game-winning goal, plus an assist on Monday against the Ducks, for his first multi-point game since March 1, 2007, when Richardson played for the Colorado Avalanche.
Analysis: Richardson has been a regular to the Kings' lineup in 2009-10, but as Fantasy owners we hardly took notice since it took him 27 games to get on the board. Richardson is far more important to the Kings than Fantasy owners.
News:The Sports Xchange reports C Brad Richardson returned to the Kings' lineup Tuesday against the Blues to take the place of injured LW Alexander Frolov (lower body). Richardson centered the third line, between LW Kyle Calder and RW Wayne Simmonds. Richardson played 12:08 and had one shot on goal and two hits.
Analysis: Richardson had been a healthy scratch in eight consecutive games and hadn't played since March 5 against Dallas. He has spent a lot of time this year on injured reserve, but when he is healthy, he is just roster depth for L.A. Richardson still has no Fantasy value.
News: According to NHL.com, Kings C Brad Richardson has been activated off the IR. Richardson has missed the last 22 games due to a foot injury he suffered in practice on Dec. 3.
Analysis: Richardson is not a relevant played in Fantasy and is far more valuable to his actual team than anyone's Fantasy team. Leave him on waivers.
News: The Los Angeles Kings have assigned C Brad Richardson to the AHL for conditioning. Richardson has been out since early December with a cut on his foot.
Analysis: Richardson is a player that is far more important to his real team than Fantasy owners, so the Kings are really the only people interested in his return. Continue to keep Richardson off Fantasy rosters.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Kings RW Brad Richardson missed a 13th consecutive game Monday against the Blue Jackets, and general manager Dean Lombardi said Richardson could possibly be placed on the long-term injury list. Richardson suffered a cut on his lower left leg in practice on Dec. 3, and the placement of the cut prevents Richardson from wearing his skate boot without aggravating the wound. Richardson attempted to skate again Sunday but lasted only 10 minutes.
Analysis: Richardson is a player that is far more important to his real team than Fantasy owners, so the Kings are really the only people interested in his return. Continue to keep Richardson off Fantasy rosters.
News: The Kings have placed C Brad Richardson on injured reserve with a foot injury. He has already been out two weeks, so could return any time.
Analysis: Richardson is hardly being missed in Fantasy since he doesn't contribute or even dress regularly for the Kings when healthy.
News: Kings C Brad Richardson was scratched again Monday against the Blue Jackets because of a foot injury. He has missed the last six games and remains questionable heading into Wednesday against the Rangers.
Analysis: Richardson's absence from the Kings lineup continues to drag on, but he is hardly being missed in Fantasy since he doesn't contribute or even dress regularly for the Kings.
News: Kings C Brad Richardson (foot) did not return to the lineup Saturday against the Wild. He has missed five games and remains questionable heading into Monday against the Sharks.
Analysis: Richardson has dressed for just nine games this season and only plays when the Kings need a healthy body. He has little to no Fantasy value when healthy.
News: Kings C Brad Richardson (foot) did not return to the lineup Thursday against the Blues. He has missed four games and remains questionable heading into Saturday against the Wild.
Analysis: Richardson has dressed for just nine games this season and only plays when the Kings need a healthy body. He has little to no Fantasy value when healthy.
News: Kings C Brad Richardson was not in the lineup Tuesday against the Avalanche because of a foot injury. He remains questionable for Thursday against St. Louis.
Analysis: Richardson has dressed for just nine games this season and only plays when the Kings need a healthy body. He has little to no Fantasy value when healthy.
News: Kings C Brad Richardson was not in the lineup Saturday against the Blue Jackets because of a foot injury. He remains questionable for Tuesday at Colorado.
Analysis: Richardson has dressed for just nine games this season and only plays when the Kings need a healthy body. He has little to no Fantasy value when healthy.
News: Kings C Brad Richardson was not in the lineup Friday against the Oilers because of a foot injury. He remains questionable for Saturday against the Blue Jackets.
Analysis: Richardson has dressed for just nine games this season and only plays when the Kings need a healthy body. He has little to no Fantasy value when healthy.
News: The L.A. Times reports that Kings C Brad Richardson discovered a cut on his foot Wednesday that needed several stitches.
Analysis: Richardson was acquired by the Kings from Colorado in June for a second-round selection in this year's NHL entry draft. He has only one point this season in nine games, and has no Fantasy value, even when healthy.
News: The Kings signed restricted free agent centers Jarret Stoll and Brad Richardson Monday. Stoll got a four-year deal, while Richardson signed a two-year contract.
Analysis: Richardson was acquired by the Kings from Colorado in June for a second-round selection in this year's NHL entry draft. He had two goals and three assists in 22 regular season games with the Avalanche last season. He also played 38 games with Lake Erie, Colorado's AHL affiliate, and had 14 goals and 26 assists. He will likely have a good shot of making the Kings squad in 2008-09, but don't draft the 23-year-old.
News: The Los Angeles Kings acquired C Brad Richardson from Colorado on Saturday as the second day of the NHL draft proved much quieter in terms of trades than the previous night's wheeling and dealing.
Analysis: Richardson had only five points (2G, 2A) in 22 games with the Avalanche last season after being called up for good in late January. He will likely have a good shot of making the Kings squad in 2008-09, but don't draft the 23-year-old.
News: Avalanche C Brad Richardson tallied an assist and finished at plus-1 during Monday's game against the Coyotes. He now has one goal and one assist in four games since his recall from Lake Erie of the AHL.
Analysis: A shoulder injury has limited Richardson to 18 games this season and even got him a few trips to the minors because he lacked productivity. He is doing well this time around, so far, but is still nothing more than a Fantasy reserve.
News: Avalanche C Brad Richardson was a healthy scratch Saturday against the Islanders and was sent to Lake Erie of the AHL on Sunday.
Analysis: Richardson missed five games with a shoulder injury and came off the IR on Dec. 27. He has one goal and one assist in 14 games after a strong 2006-07 season in which he had 14 goals -- three of them game-winners. Injuries have taken their toll and Richardson has little to no Fantasy value at this time.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Avalanche C Brad Richardson was a healthy scratch Saturday against the Islanders despite the absence of forwards Joe Sakic, Ryan Smyth, Cody McCormick and Tyler Arnason.
Analysis: Richardson missed five games with a shoulder injury and came off the IR on Dec. 27. He has one goal and one assist in 14 games after a strong 2006-07 season in which he had 14 goals -- three of them game-winners. Injuries have taken their toll and Richardson has little to no Fantasy value at this time.
News: Avalanche C Brad Richardon was activated from the injured reserve list before Colorado's loss on Thursday night and played just over 10 minutes in the contest. He finished with a minus-1 rating.
Analysis: Richardson missed the first 18 games this season because of a wrist injury. He returned in mid-November and has posted two points in 11 games. When healthy, Richardson has very limited Fantasy value, so leave him on the waiver wire.
News: Captain Joe Sakic missed his 12th straight game Sunday because of a groin injury, and Tyler Arnason (wrist), Brad Richardson (shoulder) and Kurt Sauer (neck) also are on the injured list, which has forced the team to poach from the AHL.
Analysis: Richardson missed the first 18 games this season because of a wrist injury. He returned in mid-November and has posted two points in 11 games. When healthy, Richardson has very limited Fantasy value.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Avalanche LW Brad Richardson has been placed on the injured reserve list with a shoulder injury. Richardson was hurt Dec. 13 against Nashville. He has one goal and one assist in 11 games.
Analysis: Richardson missed the first 18 games this season because of a wrist injury. He returned in mid-November and has posted two points in 11 games. When healthy, Richardson has very limited Fantasy value.
News: Avalanche C Brad Richardson (shoulder) did not play Friday against the Rangers. He has now missed the last four games because of the injury.
Analysis: Richardson missed the first 18 games this season because of a wrist injury. He returned in mid-November and has posted two points in 11 games. When healthy, Richardson has very limited Fantasy value.
News: Avalanche C Brad Richardson (shoulder) did not play Wednesday against the Ducks. He has now missed the last three games because of the injury.
Analysis: Richardson missed the first 18 games this season because of a wrist injury. He returned in mid-November and has posted two points in 11 games. When healthy, Richardson has very limited Fantasy value.
News:Brad Richardson (shoulder) was unable to play at the Kings on Monday.
Analysis: Richardson missed the first 18 games this season because of a wrist injury. He returned in mid-November and has posted two points in 11 games. When healthy, Richardson has very limited Fantasy value.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Avalanche rookie C T.J. Hensick was back in the lineup Saturday against the Predators after being scratched Wednesday in Nashville. He played because Brad Richardson is sidelined with a shoulder injury. The Avalanche wasn't certain how serious the injury is, saying that he would be re-examined. Richardson was hurt in Wednesday's game.
Analysis: Richardson missed the first 18 games this season because of a wrist injury. He returned in mid-November and has posted two points in 11 games. When healthy, Richardson has very limited Fantasy value.
News: The Colorado Avalanche recalled forward Brad Richardson from AHL Lake Erie on Sunday and placed defenseman Kurt Sauer on injured reserve because of a neck injury.
Analysis: Richardson was first recalled by the Avalanche on Nov. 15 and had one goal in five games before being reassigned to Lake Erie on Thursday. Richardson missed the first month of the season with a wrist injury. He was cleared to play Nov. 7 and was assigned to Lake Erie. He is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy center when active in the NHL.
News: The Avalanche reassigned forward Brad Richardson to Lake Erie Thursday.
Analysis: Richardson had a career-high 22 points, including 14 goals, in 73 games with the Avalanche last season. He is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy center when active in the NHL.
News: LW Brad Richardson played his first game for the Avalanche on Sunday in Minnesota after missing the first 18 games to recover from a wrist injury he suffered before training camp. Richardson skated on the third line with center Tyler Arnason and right wing Marek Svatos. "I feel like I'm in pretty good shape," said Richardson, who had a three-game conditioning stint with the Lake Erie Monsters in the American Hockey League. "It's just a matter of getting my timing back. (The wrist) feels pretty good. There's still some work I need to do getting my shot back. My aim is a little off."
Analysis: Richardson had a career-high 22 points, including 14 goals, in 73 games with the Avalanche last season. He is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy center when active in the NHL. He had two shots on goal Sunday, with a minus-1 rating.
News: The Colorado Avalanche recalled forward Brad Richardson from Cleveland of the AHL for Friday's game against the Stars in Dallas. Richardson was assigned to Cleveland on Nov. 7 after sustaining a wrist injury during workouts before training camp.
Analysis: Richardson had a career-high 22 points, including 14 goals, in 73 games with the Avalanche last season. He is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy center when active in the NHL.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Avalanche C Brad Richardson is set to play in his first rehabilitation game Saturday for the Lake Erie Monsters of the American Hockey League. Richardson, a key member of Colorado's penalty-kill unit last season, injured his left wrist during training camp and was finally cleared to play earlier this week. "We don't want to pinpoint exactly how long he's going to be (in the minors)," coach Joel Quenneville said. "His play will dictate that -- and our needs, at the same time."
Analysis: Richardson, who was injured during offseason workouts before training camp, posted career highs in games played (73), goals (14) and points (22) last season with the Avalanche. Richardson had three shorthanded goals and three game-winning goals last season. He will likely be back in the coming weeks, but is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy center when active in the NHL.
News: Colorado forward Brad Richardson, sidelined by an offseason wrist injury, was cleared to play Wednesday and reassigned to the Avalanche's AHL affiliate. He'll play for the Lake Erie Monsters in Cleveland.
Analysis: Richardson, who was injured during offseason workouts before training camp, posted career highs in games played (73), goals (14) and points (22) last season with the Avalanche. Richardson had three shorthanded goals and three game-winning goals last season. He will likely be back in the coming weeks, but is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy center when active in the NHL.
News: Brad Richardson (wrist) missed another game on Sunday at Minnesota, his eighth game of the season.
Analysis: Richardson's timetable on a return is unclear at this point. When healthy, he is only worth a look in the deepest of Fantasy leagues. Keep him reserved in all formats.
News: Avalanche RW Brad Richardson missed his seventh game on Friday against the Blackhawks with a wrist injury suffered in training camp.
Analysis: Richardson remains day to day. When healthy, he remains useful only in the deepest of Fantasy formats at this point. If he doesn't play Sunday against the Wild, consider him an injury-risk option for Fantasy Week 4 (Oct. 22-28).
News: Brad Richardson (wrist) was out of the lineup for the seventh straight game on Tuesday against the Flames.
Analysis: Richardson remains day to day. When healthy, he remains useful only in the deepest of Fantasy formats at this point.
News: Avalanche C Brad Richardson (wrist) did not return to action Saturday against the Blue Jackets. He has now missed five straight games.
Analysis: Richardson remains day to day. When healthy, he is only worth a look in deeper Fantasy leagues.
News: Avalanche C Brad Richardson (wrist) did not return to action Friday against the Blues. He has now missed four straight games.
Analysis: Richardson remains day to day. When healthy, he is only worth a look in deeper Fantasy leagues.
News: Brad Richardson (wrist) missed his third straight game on Sunday against the Sharks.
Analysis: Richardson remains day to day. When healthy, he is only worth a look in deeper Fantasy leagues.
News: As expected, Brad Richardson missed his second straight game on Thursday at Nashville due to a wrist injury.
Analysis: Richardson remains day to day. When healthy, he is only worth a look in the deepest of Fantasy leagues.
News: Brad Richardson, still nursing a wrist injury he suffered during the preseason, was unable to suit up for the opener on Wednesday night against the Stars.
Analysis: Richardson remains day to day. He is unlikely to play in Thursday's road game in Nashville. When healthy, he is only worth a look in the deepest of Fantasy leagues.
News: The Rocky Mountain News reports Brad Richardson has suffered a wrist injury and is expected to miss the next three to four weeks.
Analysis: When healthy, Richardson is only worth a look in deeper Fantasy leagues. He might miss the first week or two of the regular season.
News: The Denver Post reports Wojtek Wolski has been dropped from the top scoring line with Andrew Brunette and Joe Sakic to the team's third line in favor of Brad Richardson.
Analysis: Richardson scored in the game and he had a minus-1 rating. While he is not exactly a must-start, he is a nice play in larger Fantasy leagues with the talent surrounding him.
News: Ben Guite and Brad Richardson each scored goals in Saturday's game at Phoenix. Guite also posted a plus-1 rating, while Richardson was even.
Analysis: Despite the goal, Richardson is only worth Fantasy consideration in the largest of formats at this point.
News: Scoring goals isn't usually Brad Richardson's biggest contribution, but he got a big one on Sunday at Detroit. His marker 2:41 into overtime lifted the Colorado Avalanche past the Red Wings 4-3, the team's second win in their past 10 against their biggest rivals.
Analysis: Despite the heroics, Richardson is only worth a look as a reserve in the largest of Fantasy leagues at this point.
News: Avalanche C Brad Richardson got his first points since his recall on Jan. 12 in a 3-2 loss to the Oilers Saturday. He had one of the Avalanche's two goals.
Analysis: Richardson is not a recommended Fantasy option in seasonal leagues at this time. He has some value in long-term keeper leagues.
News: The Avalanche called up F Brad Richardson from their American Hockey League affiliate in Albany on Thursday.
Analysis: Richardson is not a recommended Fantasy option in seasonal leagues at this time. He has some value in long-term keeper leagues.
News: Avalanche C Brad Richardson was assigned to the Albany River Rats in the American Hockey League. Richardson, 21, had five goals and four assists in 36 games, but he hadn't scored a goal in his past 14 games.
Analysis: Richardson should be cut in all seasonal leagues. He has some value in long-term keeper leagues.
News: Brad Richardson is known as one of Colorado's key penalty killers. He contributed a lot more against the Oilers on Tuesday. Richardson came into the game with only one assist all year, but he left Edmonton with four after helping set up three of Colorado's seven goals.
Analysis: Richardson gets his points in bunches. Of his nine points, seven have come in three of the 32 games he has played. Richardson is best used as a stopgap Fantasy option when he is on a point streak.
News: Brad Richardson (elbow) was able to play in Tuesday's game at Edmonton. He picked up three assists with a plus-2 rating in exactly 15 minutes of ice time.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Richardson back into the active Fantasy lineup in all larger leagues which allow daily moves.
News: Brad Richardson, the team's fourth line center, was sidelined for Sunday's game against the Blackhawks due to an elbow injury.
Analysis: Richardson has failed to produce a point in 10 games, so this is not big loss to Fantasy owners. Consider him day to day.
News: Antti Laaksonen, Brad Richardson and Mark Rycroft were all scoreless in Wednesday's regular season opener against the Stars.
Analysis: Neither of the players are worth using in Fantasy leagues unless they can get off of the team's fourth line.
News: Brad Richardson was recalled from Lowell of the AHL on Monday. He responded with his first-career NHL point, an assist, against the Blues.
Analysis: Despite the point, Richardson is not someone to consider in most Fantasy leagues even if he is the main replacement for Pierre Turgeon (shoulder) for the next three to four weeks.
News: Richardson was recalled by the Avalanche on Monday.
Analysis: Richardson is skating on a line with Dan Hinote and Cody McCormick. He is only worth a look in larger keeper leagues at this point.
