Ads Deal Fletcher to Peoria

[BP Staff]

The Norfolk Admirals announced yesterday they have sent defenseman Justin Fletcher to Peoria for future considerations. Last year Fletcher - signed as a free agent by the Lightning in 2007 - loaned Fletcher to Rockford to end the season and he responded with much-improved play. Signed by the Ads this year, Fletcher couldn't crack the Norfolk lineup to begin the year.

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[timothy]

From the Virginia Pilot Online:

According to general manager Mike Butters, the term is a catch-all used when the teams haven’t decided on whether the compensation will be cash or a player to be named later. In this case, Butters said the Admirals will receiver a player, most likely as the team gears up for the playoffs.

[pete]

Which operates under the assumption that Peoria will suck again this season and Norfolk won't.