Kings acquire Mike Richards from Philadelphia

The Kings were at the center of the pre-draft posturing on Thursday, acquiring center Mike Richards from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for forward Wayne Simmonds , prospect Brayden Schenn and a second-round draft pick. Richards, who was the Flyers' team captain, finished with 23 goals and 43 assists last season. The 26-year-old has nine years left on his contract at an annual cap hit of $5.75 million