April 13, 2023
Richard signed an amateur tryout contract with Toronto on Thursday and will be the backup goaltender to
Joseph Woll versus the Rangers.
ANALYSISRichard has spent the last three seasons with Rouyn-Noranda of the QMJHL, going 24-18-5 with a 2.69 GAA and .918 save percentage in 2022-23. This is the third goaltender the Maple Leafs have signed to an amateur tryout this week, as
Ilya Samsonov (undisclosed) and
Matt Murray (concussion) are both on the sidelines.