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Tom Kostopoulos

Carolina Hurricanes

1979/01/24 30

6-0 201

Mississauga, Ont., Canada

7

the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1999 (7th round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2009 Hurricanes 23 1 0 1 -3 38 0 1 0 0 21

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Likes to play a north-south game and is strong along the wall. Defensively responsible, he's also a great leader in the room.
Flaws
  • Has limited scoring ability at the NHL level. While he's always willing, his pugilistic skills leave a lot to be desired.
Career Potential
  • Defensive energy winger.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

July 14, 2009 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Caolrina Hurricanes to a three-year contract.
November 16, 2008 Missed 3 games (suspension).
November 10, 2008 Suspended by the NHL for three games.
November 19, 2007 Suspended by the NHL for one game.
July 4, 2007 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Montreal Canadiens to a two-year contract.
August 1, 2005 Re-signed by the Los Angeles Kings to a two-year contract.
July 12, 2004 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Manchester Monarchs (AHL) to a one-year contract.
April 5, 2004 Assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL) for conditioning.
December 17, 2003 Recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
December 2, 2003 Assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
November 14, 2003 Recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
September 30, 2003 Assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
January 27, 2003 Assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
January 9, 2003 Recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
September 22, 2002 Assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
September 9, 2002 Re-signed by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
April 8, 2002 Recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
January 14, 2002 Assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
December 28, 2001 Recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
September 29, 2001 Assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
September 23, 2000 Assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).

Trades

July 14, 2009 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Caolrina Hurricanes.
July 4, 2007 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Montreal Canadiens.
July 12, 2004 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Los Angeles Kings (Manchester Monarchs-AHL).
June 26, 1999 Drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 7th round (204th overall) in 1999.

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