BREAKING NEWS: Former NHL superstar and Cup winner placed on waivers!

According to a report from Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet the Los Angeles Kings have made a shocking move. If Friedman is correct, and he almost always is, the Kings have placed veteran forward Mike Richards on waivers. The move comes after rumors have circulated all season regarding the Kings and their attempts to trade Richards who carries with him an Albatross contract. According to Friedman's report after several attempts the final deal for the Kings fell through late last night, and feeling they were out of options, the Kings have waived him. Richards was once considered one of the truly elite players in the league and many fans in Philadelphia were sad to see him traded to L.A. Richards, who won  a Calder Cup with the AHL Phantoms, and a Memorial Cup with the OHL Kitchener Rangers, would go on to be a two time Stanley Cup Champion with the Kings.

Hearing Mike Richards of LA is on waivers today. Wow. — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) January 26, 2015

John knows his Kings MT @mayorNHL: #LAKings were working on multiple deals to trade Richards. Final one fell through late last night. — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) January 26, 2015