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Michael Leighton

Philadelphia Flyers

1981/05/19 30

6-3 186

Petrolia, Ont, Canada

7

the Chicago Blackhawks in 1999 (6th round)

Year Team GP MIN W L OTL GA GAA SA SV SV% SO
2010-11 30 1783 14 12 3 66 2.22 0 -66 .926 5

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has good size and excellent fundamentals for the goaltending position. Displays an exemplary work ethic. Is a true battler in the crease area.
Flaws
  • Tends to get beaten when forced to move quickly from side to side. Durability remains an issue. Is also inconsistent.
Career Potential
  • Veteran backup goaltender.
  • Awards2007AHL - Baz Bastien Memorial Trophy (Best Goaltender)2007AHL - First All-Star Team2001AHL - All-Rookie Team

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

September 30, 2011 Assigned to Adirondack (AHL).
September 29, 2011 Placed on waivers by the Phidelphia Flyers.
May 6, 2011 Missed 4 playoff games (lower body injury).
April 30, 2011 Lower body injury, day-to-day.
April 6, 2011 Recalled from Adirondack (AHL).
April 5, 2011 Placed on re-entry waivers by the Phidelphia Flyers.
January 4, 2011 Assigned to Adirondack (AHL).
January 3, 2011 Placed on waivers by the Phidelphia Flyers.
December 15, 2010 Missed 32 games (lower back strain).
November 30, 2010 Loaned to Adirondack (AHL) for conditioning.
September 25, 2010 Lower back strain, injured reserve.
June 30, 2010 Re-signed by the Philadelphia Flyers to a two-year contract.
May 10, 2010 Missed 13 regular and 9 playoff games (left ankle injury).
March 17, 2010 Left ankle injury, day-to-day.
December 15, 2009 Claimed off waivers from the Carolina Hurricanes.
December 12, 2009 Assigned to Albany (AHL).
December 9, 2009 Placed on waivers by the Carolina Hurricanes.
November 27, 2009 Missed 4 games (groin).
November 19, 2009 Groin, day-to-day.
June 11, 2008 Re-signed by the Carolina Hurricanes to a two-year contract.
January 21, 2008 Assigned to Albany (AHL).
January 3, 2008 Recalled from Albany (AHL).
September 26, 2007 Assigned to Albany (AHL).
July 27, 2007 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Carolina Hurricanes.
February 27, 2007 Claimed off waivers from the Philadelphia Flyers.
February 26, 2007 Placed on waivers by the Philadelphia Flyers.
January 27, 2007 Recalled from Philadelphia (AHL).
January 24, 2007 Assigned to Philadelphia (AHL).
January 11, 2007 Claimed off waivers from the Nashville Predators.
November 27, 2006 Claimed off waivers from the Anaheim Ducks.
October 2, 2006 Assigned to Portland (AHL).
July 13, 2006 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Anaheim Ducks to a one-year contract.
November 26, 2005 Assigned to Rochester (AHL).
November 23, 2005 Recalled from Rochester (AHL).
October 4, 2005 Acquired from the Chicago Blackhawks.
October 4, 2005 Waived by the Chicago Blackhawks.
August 22, 2005 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Chicago Blackhawks.
July 30, 2005 Chicago Blackhawks tendered a qualifying offer.
September 16, 2004 Assigned to Norfolk (AHL).
September 15, 2004 Re-signed by the Chicago Blackhawks to a one-year contract.
June 30, 2004 Chicago Blackhawks tendered a qualifying offer.
March 24, 2004 Assigned to Norfolk (AHL).
February 23, 2004 Recalled from Norfolk (AHL).
January 15, 2004 Assigned to Norfolk (AHL).
April 1, 2003 Recalled from Norfolk (AHL).
January 27, 2003 Assigned to Norfolk (AHL).
January 2, 2003 Recalled from Norfolk (AHL).
October 7, 2002 Assigned to Norfolk (AHL).
April 22, 2002 Recalled from Norfolk (AHL).
November 12, 2001 Assigned to Norfolk (AHL).
November 4, 2001 Recalled from Norfolk (AHL).
September 24, 2001 Assigned to Norfolk (AHL).

Trades

December 15, 2009 Claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Flyers from the Carolina Hurricanes.
June 23, 2007 Montreal Canadiens traded Michael Leighton to the Carolina Hurricanes for a 7th round selection in 2007.
February 27, 2007 Montreal Canadiens claimed Michael Leighton off waivers from the Philadelphia Flyers
January 11, 2007 Philadelphia Flyers claimed Michael Leighton off waivers from the Nashville Predators.
November 27, 2006 Claimed by the Nashville Predators off waivers from the Anaheim Ducks.
July 13, 2006 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Anaheim Ducks.
October 4, 2005 Chicago Blackhawks traded Michael Leighton to the Buffalo Sabres for Milan Bartovic.
June 26, 1999 Drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 6th round (165th overall) in 1999.

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