The Leafs may be on the verge of a trade, and it could be a disaster!

For everyone saying the Leafs aren't desperate or crazy enough to contemplate signing Mike Richards think again. According to multiple reports the Leafs have made multiple offers to the Kings, and in fact, they've gone so far as to send Leaf's general manger Dave Nonis to scout Richards at tonight's Manchester Monarchs game. The Monarchs will be at home taking on the Portland Pirates. Richards was assigned to the Monarchs earlier this week after he cleared waivers, aka after no team in the league wanted anything to do with him or his albatross of a contract. It appears the Leafs are very serious about acquiring Richards, and given Dave Nonis' recent track record it's hard to imagine this one turning out well for Leaf fans.

Desptie others saying Leafs are no longer interested in Richards... as we reported, they made two real offers and now TML GM is scouting him — The Mayor John Hoven (@mayorNHL) January 30, 2015

Interesting news - #MapleLeafs GM Dave Nonis will be scouting AHL Manchester game tonight. Sources say he is here to watch Mike Richards. — Andy Tonge (@AndyTonge1) January 30, 2015