Mike Richards practiced on the Kings' fourth line on Friday. Richards hasn't recorded a point in his last six games, which unfortunately is just the latest rough patch in what has been a terrible season by his standards. He has just nine goals and 39 points in 70 contests in 2013-14. That being said, it sounds like Kings coach Darryl Sutter is hoping the demotion serves to spark Richards and suggested that he needs Richards to bounce back if the Kings are going to be successful in the playoffs. Consequently, the move might be very short-term.