Money is a hurdle for any potential deal, however. The 29-year-old Richards has five years remaining on his 12-year, $69 million contract, which carries an annual cap hit of $5.75 million.
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Richards has five goals and 15 points in 44 games this season. His playing time has recently dropped from 17 minutes a night to less than 14.
