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Filip Kuba
Basics
Type:
Non-Prospect
Position:
Defense
Shoots/Catches:
Left
Height:
6.03
Weight:
202 lbs.
Born:
December 29, 1976
Hometown:
Ostrava, CZE
Acquired:
Signed as an unrestricted free agent on July 2, 2006
Last Team:
Tampa Bay (NHL)
Projects As:
Top 4 Defenseman
Depth Chart Weight:
-7 Draft Info
Draft Status:
Drafted
Draft Year:
1995
Draft Type:
NHL Entry Draft
Drafted By:
Florida Panthers
Round:
8
Pick No.:
192
Draft Team:
TJ Vitkovice (CZE) Contract
Contract Status:
Signed
Waiver Status:
Waiver Eligible
Signing Date:
07/02/2006
Contract Length:
3 years
Cap Number:
$3,000,000
Contract End Year:
2009
Contract End Status:
UFA
Salary:
$3,000,000 Scouting Report
Strengths:
Has terrific size and mobility from the back end. Displays both decent offensive instincts and a hard shot from the point.
Weaknesses:
At 6-3, 205 pounds, he needs to make better use of his imposing frame. Is still lacking in consistency and needs to raise his game to the next level.
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