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Zbynek Michalek

Pittsburgh Penguins

1982/12/23 29

6-2 210

Jindrichuv Hradec, Czech. (CZE)

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Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2011-12 Penguins 34 1 5 6 -10 16 0 0 0 0 47

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Is an excellent defender and shot-blocker, capable of playing a shutdown role. Has the ability to work the point on the power play and owns some offensive upside. Possesses good size and a big shot.
Flaws
  • Does not use his size enough to his advantage, which prevents him from maximizing his overall potential. Doesn't shoot the puck nearly enough, too.
Career Potential
  • Solid shutdown defenseman.
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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

December 23, 2011 Missed 10 games (concussion).
December 8, 2011 Concussion, injured reserve.
November 29, 2011 Concussion, day-to-day.
November 21, 2011 Missed 10 games (broken finger).
November 3, 2011 Broken finger, injured reserve.
October 25, 2011 Broken finger, sidelined indefinitely.
November 3, 2010 Missed 9 games (shoulder injury).
October 13, 2010 Shoulder injury, sidelined indefinitely.
July 1, 2010 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Pittsburgh Penguins to a five-year contract.
November 25, 2009 Missed 9 games (lower body injury).
November 5, 2009 Lower body injury, sidelined indefinitely.
October 25, 2007 Missed 7 games (broken hand).
October 4, 2007 Broken hand, sidelined indefinitely.
April 15, 2006 Re-signed by the Phoenix Coyotes to a four-year contract.
August 26, 2005 Acquired from the Minnesota Wild.
September 17, 2004 Assigned to Houston (AHL).
April 6, 2004 Assigned to Houston (AHL).
March 9, 2004 Recalled from Houston (AHL).
February 2, 2004 Assigned to Houston (AHL).
January 15, 2004 Recalled from Houston (AHL).
January 6, 2004 Assigned to Houston (AHL).
January 2, 2004 Recalled from Houston (AHL).
September 28, 2003 Assigned to Houston (AHL).
October 2, 2002 Assigned to Houston (AHL).
September 29, 2001 Signed as a free agent by the Minnesota Wild.

Trades

July 1, 2010 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
August 26, 2005 Minnesota Wild traded Zbynek Michalek to the Phoenix Coyotes for Erik Westrum and Dustin Wood.
September 29, 2001 Signed as a free agent by the Minnesota Wild.

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