Todd Michael Richards (born October 20, 1966) is an American ice hockey coach and former player.

After being traded early the next season to the Hartford Whalers organization, he helped the Springfield Indians win the 1991 Calder Cup.

[2] After a poor first half of the season, Arniel was fired on January 9, 2012, and Richards was named as interim head coach.

[3] On May 14, 2012, the Columbus Blue Jackets signed Richards to a two-year contract, making him the sixth full-time coach in team history.

[4] On April 19, 2014, Richards led the Blue Jackets to their first ever Stanley Cup playoff victory, a 4-3 double overtime win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

[5] On April 23, Richards coached the Blue Jackets to their first ever Stanley Cup playoff home victory, winning 4-3 in overtime over the Pittsburgh Penguins.