Flames sign forward Brad Richardson to one-year deal

September 08, 2021 - 4:15pm

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury watches the puck after blocking a shot by Arizona Coyotes centre Brad Richardson on Thursday, April 4, 2019, in Las Vegas. (John Locher / AP)

The Calgary Flames have signed free-agent forward Brad Richardson to a one-year, $800,000 contract, the team announced Wednesday.

A fifth-round draft pick back in 2003, Richardson has enjoyed a 16-season NHL career that’s included stops with the Avalanche, Canucks, Coyotes and Predators. He was also a member of the Stanley Cup-winning Los Angeles Kings team in 2012 alongside current Flames head coach Darryl Sutter.

Throughout his career, Richardson has scored 107 goals and added 139 assists.

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