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Richardson, 43, has spent the last three seasons as an assistant coach with his hometown Ottawa Senators. He began his coaching career following his retirement as an active player during 2008-09 campaign, joining the Ottawa coaching staff for the final three months of the season.

In 78 games over parts of two seasons with the Senators, Richardson recorded two goals, nine points and 43 penalty minutes.

The 20-year NHL veteran played in 1,417 career games with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, Philadelphia Flyers, Columbus Blue Jackets, Tampa Bay Lightning and the Senators, scoring 35 goals, 166 assists and recorded 2,055 penalty minutes.

The Ottawa native has added eight assists and 130 penalty minutes in 69 career NHL playoff games.

Richardson was Toronto’s first pick, seventh overall, in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft.

Richardson and his wife Stephanie have two daughters, Morgan and Daron. Following Daron’s passing, the communities of both Ottawa and Binghamton reached out compassionately and joined in inspiring conversations and showed support not only for her family, but for all young people who suffer in silence from the pain and stigma of mental Illness. For more information on youth mental health please visit the D.I.F.D website at www.doitfordaron.com.