Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Luke Richardson

Sent: 2/8/12
Received: 2/29/12
Time: 21 Days
Address: c/o Ottawa Senators
Item Sent: 1990-91 Upper Deck, 1991-92 Score Canadian Series 1, 1991-92 Score Canadian Series 2, 1991-92 Score Rookie & Traded
Item Received: 1990-91 Upper Deck, 1991-92 Score Canadian Series 1, 1991-92 Score Canadian Series 2, 1991-92 Score Rookie & Traded.  All signed in blue Sharpie.

Notes:
Richardson was drafted seventh overall by the Maple leafs in 1987 and was expected to be an impact, all-around defenseman.  His offense never developed at the pro level.  Therefore, he's best remembered in hockey-mad Toronto for being a draft bust and for getting his ass kicked by Dino Ciccarelli's stick.  (Dino spent a night in jail after giving Richardson a few whacks upside the head.)  It's a shame that's the case.  Richardson lasted 21 years in the NHL and turned into a very solid stay-at-home defender.  He is currently an assistant coach for the upstart Ottawa Senators.

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