Canucks claim forward Brad Richardson off waivers from Flames

Florida Panthers' MacKenzie Weegar, left, is checked by Calgary Flames' Brad Richardson during first period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022.(Jeff McIntosh/CP)

The Vancouver Canucks claimed veteran forward Brad Richardson off waivers from the Calgary Flames on Monday.

Richardson, 37, has two goals and two assists in 27 games played this season.

He is a pending unrestricted free agent on a one-year $800,000 deal.

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