[Ashasx]

So, we know that whatever Richards did, it had to have been bad enough for him to have his contract voided, but not enough for him to get arrested.

The only things I can think of would be PEDs or betting on NHL games.

But I didn't know PEDs, especially if it's the first instance, were grounds for contract termination. I thought the league dealt with this, and would suspended the player, but they didn't terminate the contract (depending on any prior incidences).