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Karlis Skrastins

Dallas Stars

1974/07/09 35

6-1 210

Riga, USSR (now Latvia)

10

the Nashville Predators in 1998 (9th round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2009 Stars 23 0 5 5 0 4 0 0 0 0 10

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Loves to block shots and defend against top forwards. Has great character and an infectious personality. Is underrated with the puck.
Flaws
  • Has limited offensive capability. Doesn't play with as much physicality as he used to.
Career Potential
  • Defensive defenseman.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

July 2, 2009 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Dallas Stars to a two-year contract.
October 16, 2008 Missed 2 games (neck injury).
October 8, 2008 Neck injury, sidelined indefinitely.
November 20, 2007 Missed 12 games (separated shoulder).
October 21, 2007 Separated shoulder, sidelined indefinitely.
March 27, 2007 Missed 13 games (knee injury).
February 25, 2007 Knee injury, day-to-day.
June 30, 2006 Re-signed by the Colorado Avalanche to a multi-year contract.
August 9, 2005 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Colorado Avalanche.
July 28, 2005 Colorado Avalanche tendered a qualifying offer.
February 16, 2005 Left HK Riga 2000 (Latvia).
September 25, 2004 NHL lockout: Signed with the HK Riga 2000 (Latvia).
July 1, 2004 Re-signed by the Colorado Avalanche to a one-year contract.
July 15, 2003 Signed by the Colorado Avalanche to a one-year contract.
June 30, 2003 Acquired from the Colorado Avalanche.

Trades

July 2, 2009 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Dallas Stars.
February 26, 2008 Florida Panthers traded Ruslan Salei to the Colorado Avalanche for Karlis Skrastins and a 3rd round selection in 2008.
June 30, 2003 Nashville Predators traded Karlis Skrastins to the Colorado Avalanche for future considerations.
June 27, 1998 Drafted by the Nashville Predators in the 9th round (230th overall) in 1998.

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