Even sitting at 8th in the Western Conference and Richard's at a .77 ppg average, looking through the King's brass' eyes they must still be happy with this trade. On the other side you have Simmonds doing average. Has flashes of skill here and there. Overall he's a -1 and a .43 ppg. Schenn is out for a good 2 months and even though hurt through the preseason, didn't show to much to get excited about just yet. For as highly as he was touted you have to think that within 2-3 years he should be near Mike Richard' level. Just on a ppg level, the Kings gain.33 ppg through the first part of the season On a mental and team unity level, maybe that difference shrinks up a bit. We'll see what the end of the season brings but my thought is having someone like Richards (can be) for the playoffs is going to be great for the Kings. One or two years from now the tables might be turned.