When you consider how many British defencemen there are out there who can play at this level, you really do appreciate how massive this signing is. After Jonathan Weaver, Richardson is arguably the most effective British defencemen in the game and I truly believe will captain the national team in the future. If you want to define a model professional, look no further than Mark Richardson. A hard worker on and off the ice, composed, reliable and very talented.
Make no mistake, in the context of British players available, especially those who can play on the blue line, this already is one of the signings of the summer, and on a 2 year deal as well! This really shows further commitment from the Devils Management and showing the fans that we truly are building for the future.
Welcome back Mark. Great start to the off season after the heartbreak of last weekend.