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Mike Kostka

Tampa Bay Lightning

1985/11/28 26

6-2 210

Ajax, Ont, Canada

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Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2010-11 0 80 16 38 54 -9 46 11 0 0 0 199

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has good size for the blueline position. Is a decent puck-mover who limits his mistakes when on the ice.
Flaws
  • Isn't a very physical defender. His offensive game, while decent in the AHL, is somewhat limited for the highest level.
Career Potential
  • Depth defenseman.
  • Awards2007HE - Second All-Star Team

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

December 2, 2011 Assigned to Norfolk (AHL).
December 2, 2011 Acquired from the Florida Panthers.
September 30, 2011 Assigned to San Antonio (AHL).
June 30, 2011 Signed as a free agent by the Florida Panthers to a one-year, two-way contract.
September 24, 2010 Released from training camp and assigned to Rochester (AHL).
September 15, 2010 Invited to training camp by the Florida Panthers.
August 25, 2010 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Rochester Americans (AHL).
April 22, 2010 Recalled from Portland (AHL).
September 22, 2009 Assigned to Portland (AHL).
September 30, 2008 Assigned to Portland (AHL).
March 25, 2008 Signed as a free agent by the Buffalo Sabres and assigned to Rochester (AHL).

Trades

December 2, 2011 Florida Panthers traded Mike Kostka and Evan Oberg to the Tampa Bay Lightning for James Wright and Mike Vernace.
June 30, 2011 Signed as a free agent by the Florida Panthers.
March 25, 2008 Signed as a free agent by the Buffalo Sabres.

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