Player's Profile
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- Name: Danny Richmond
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 194 lbs
- Birthdate: 1984-08-01
- Eligible for Draft: 2002
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
- Acquired: 2nd round (31st overall). 2003
- Playing In: Pro
Danny Richmond
Prospect Grade: 6.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
Member of the 2001 and 2002 Team USA U18 teams. Drafted in the 15th round of the 2002 OHL draft by London. His father is ex-NHLer Steve Richmond. Was named to the CCHA All-Rookie team in 2002-03. Moved to the London Knights (OHL) for the 2003-04 season. Won a gold medal with Team USA at the 2004 WJC in Finland.
His AHL rookie season was 2004-05 with the Lowell Lock Monsters, and he played well in his rookie season.
2008-09: Traded to the St. Louis Blues in a deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Talent Analysis
Richmond is a smallish defenseman who has good offensive skills and plays tough for his size. He is a great playmaker and has excellent awareness on the ice. He is a good skater and smart positional blueliner. Needs to continue to work on conditioning and strength.
Future
Richmond has the abilities to be a power play catalyst, but may not play that role at the NHL level.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: March, 4th 2009
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