Richardson was placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Richardson was one of six Calgary players to enter the league's protocols, leading to the club's next three games being postponed. Considering the veteran center has just two points in his last 10 games, his potential absence, once the Flames resume their season, is unlikely to impact the majority of fantasy players.

Richardson logged an assist, three hits and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Richardson earned the secondary assist on an Adam Ruzicka tally in the second period. Through 17 outings, Richardson has four points, 12 shots, 29 hits and six PIM in a fourth-line role in his first year with the Flames. The lack of offense will likely keep him off the fantasy radar in most formats.

Richardson logged an assist and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Richardson's first assist of the year set up a Milan Lucic goal in the first period. The 36-year-old Richardson has picked up three points, eight shots on net and 19 hits in 11 contests. He's found modest success as the Flames' fourth-line center, but he's rarely going to contribute enough offense to be of interest in fantasy.

Richardson scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Richardson spoiled the Islanders' home opener at the new UBS Arena, scoring the first goal in the building's history at 4:05 of the first period. He capitalized on the generosity of Matt Martin, who turned over the puck in his own zone on the play. Richardson has two goals, six shots, 16 hits and six PIM through nine contests this year, playing exclusively in a fourth-line role.

Richardson scored a goal, doled out two hits and added two PIM in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Richardson struck at 9:15 of the second period for his first goal as a Flame in just his second appearance with the team. The 36-year-old has added four hits so far while logging fourth-line minutes since Brett Ritchie (lower body) went on injured reserve. Richardson is unlikely to score frequently, so he's not much of a factor in fantasy.

Richardson (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Richardson missed the team's first two games while nursing a lower-body injury suffered during the preseason. The 36-year-old forward could make his season debut Thursday in Detroit.

Richardson (lower body) will start the 2021-22 season on injured reserve, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Richardson suffered his lower-body injury in a preseason clash with the Jets on Oct. 8. The 36-year-old center will at minimum miss the first two matches of the season, though it could certainly be longer. With Blake Coleman (suspension) unavailable for Opening Night against Edmonton on Saturday, Glenn Gawdin should get an opportunity to fill a bottom-six role.

Richardson (lower body) left Friday's preseason game against Winnipeg and will not return.

EDGE Analysis

Richardson took a big hit in the first period and didn't return to the contest. An update on his status should be available in the coming days. The Flames don't play again until Oct. 16 when they open the regular season in Edmonton.

Richardson penned a one-year, $800,000 contract with Calgary on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Richardson will join the Flames after just one season in Nashville in which he appeared in a mere 17 games with only four points to show for it. The 36-year-old center figures to slot into a fourth-line role but may still spend time watching from the press box periodically, making him a low-end fantasy option at best.

Richardson notched an assist and two shots on goal in Monday's 5-0 win over the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Richardson set up Matt Duchene's second-period tally in Monday's blowout win. The 36-year-old Richardson had an injury-plagued regular season, which saw him play in just 17 contests. He was limited to a career-low four points with 18 shots on net and 14 hits. The Ontario native is unlikely to see more than bottom-six minutes in the playoffs, although he'll likely also be involved on the penalty kill.