Anthony Richard joins the Boston Bruins

Last year, Anthony Richard enjoyed tremendous success in the CH organization. The forward, who was a former client of Kent Hughes when he was still a player’s agent, burned up the AHL with 30 goals and 67 points in 60 games, but he also did well when he played in the NHL.

In 13 games, he scored three goals and five points, all while bringing intensity to the bottom of the lineup.

However, we’ve just learned that he won’t be continuing his career with the Tricolore. The forward has decided to sign a one-year, two-part contract with the Bruins.

And if he spends the entire year in the AHL, he’ll earn $450,000.

NEWS | Anthony Richard signs a two-year, two-part contract with the Boston Bruins. The deal will pay him a minimum of $450,000 if he plays the entire season in the AHL.@BPMSportsRadio

– Anthony Marcotte (@anthonymarcotte) July 1, 2023

In fact, it’s a bit of a surprise: Richard decided to hit the market for a one-way contract, but ends up signing a two-way deal with another organization.

Still, the Bruins are guaranteeing him a nice sum if he plays in the AHL (perhaps more than the Habs were prepared to give him), and that may have made the difference.

Richard may also be aware that there may be room in the Bruins’ attack for smaller players on the payroll.

More details to come…

In Brief

– Speaking of Rocket forwards.

Nothing official yet, but it looks like Alex Belzile won’t be back with the Habs. He’ll be a free agent in a few minutes. According to my info, he’s considering his options elsewhere than Montreal as we speak.

– Anthony Marcotte (@anthonymarcotte) July 1, 2023

– Movement in the Erik Karlsson file.

As I just said on TSN, Sharks continue to try to push the Erik Karlsson trade talks. Believe Sharks allowed teams to speak directly with Karlsson yesterday. Believe Seattle, Carolina and Pittsburgh among teams interested, among others. Leafs interested but not among front-runners

– Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) July 1, 2023

– Antti Raanta remains in Carolina.

Antti Raanta stays in Carolina. 1 yr $1.5 mil

– Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 1, 2023

– A quick summary of some of our signings.

The FA doors officially open, here’s what we know, and others have reported, so far:

Quick to Rangers
Reaves to Leafs
Talbot to Kings
OEL, Stolarz to FLA
Bastian back in NJ
Soucy to Canucks
Mayfield back in NYI
Nieto, Brown to Oilers
Blackwood to Sharks
Raanta back in Canes

– David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) July 1, 2023

– JVR to Boston.

Hearing #NHLBruins are closing in on adding James van Riemsdyk 1 year x $1 million.

They’ve got a few other veterans in the mix today on inexpensive deals.@DailyFaceoff

– Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) July 1, 2023