2009 Restricted Free Agents

The following players along with Lauri Tukonen were tendered qualifying offers on June 29th and their rights retained by the Lightning.

Matt Smaby
   
Matt Lashoff
   
Blair Jones
   
Martins Karsums
   
Mike Lundin
   

2009 Free Agent Signings

PLAYER NAME POS Years Avg/Yr
Lukas Krajicek Defense 1 year $1500000
Mattias Ohlund Defense 7 years $3750000
Matt Walker Defense 4 years $1700000

2009 Tampa Bay Lightning Draft

1 2 Victor Hedman Defense 6.06 220 lbs.
1 29 Carter Ashton Right Wing 6.03 205 lbs.
2 52 Richard Panik Right Wing 6.02 203 lbs.
4 93 Alex Hutchings Left Wing 5.10 173 lbs.
5 148 Michael Zador Goaltender 6.02 172 lbs.
6 162 Jaroslav Janus Goaltender 5.11 192 lbs.
7 183 Kirill Gotovets Defense 5.11 175 lbs.

David Koci

Submitted by timothy on March 19, 2009 - 11:16

Basics

Type: 
Out of Organization
Position: 
Defense
Shoots/Catches: 
Left
Height: 
6.06
Weight: 
238 lbs.
Born: 
05/12/1981
Age: 
28
Hometown: 
Prague, CZE
Acquired: 
Signed as an unrestricted free agent on July 1, 2008
Last Team: 
Tampa Bay (NHL)
Projects As: 
Fourth line enforcer
Depth Chart Weight: 
2

Draft Info

Draft Status: 
Drafted
Draft Year: 
2000
Draft Type: 
NHL Entry Draft
Drafted By: 
Pittsburgh Penguins
Round: 
5
Pick No.: 
146

Contract

Contract Status: 
Signed
Waiver Status: 
Waiver Eligible
Signing Date: 
07/01/2008
Contract Length: 
1 year
Cap Number: 
$525,000
Contract End Year: 
2009
Contract End Status: 
UFA
Salary: 
$525,000

Bio

Scouting Report

Strengths: 

Has the imposing size and physical toughness to play an intimidating role for his team. Can drop the gloves and also play a little defense if needed.

Weaknesses: 

Cannot be counted upon to log big minutes, mainly because of a lack of mobility and overall talent. Doesn't scare anyone in the offensive zone.

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