In the month Mike Richards has been a member of the Washington Capitals, he’s evolved from feeling “overwhelmed” at how welcoming his new teammates are to an unabashed and honest voice in the locker room. He’s moved out of a hotel and into an apartment, his dog, Arnold, the only thing missing.
“It is home now,” Richards said. “The first couple of weeks, there’s a lot going on with just living in a hotel, which sucks, and coming to the rink and still trying to get to know people.”
Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Kings will be the last awkward step for Richards transitioning to a new team.