Brad Richards (back) has been placed on injured reserve, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Richards (back) has been placed on injured reserve, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Analysis:

Initially, Richards' back issue had him listed as day-to-day but apparently he needs more time to recover, hence the team's decision to put him on injured reserve. The veteran journeyman has put up two assists through six games this season, while averaging 14:24 TOI.