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Lukas Krajicek clears waivers; Tampa Bay Lightning reassigns Blair Jones
Just some housekeeping.
Defenseman Lukas Krajicek cleared waivers, which means he can be sent to AHL Norfolk, though having a $1.475 million blue liner in the minors probably isn't something the team would rather do. More likely, Tampa Bay was testing the waters to see if there was any interest. If the Lightning determined there is some, they could send Krajicek to the minors and recall him so a team could pick him up for half his remaining salary. ... Read more
Tampa Bay Lightning assigns defenseman Lukas Krajicek to AHL Norfolk
The Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday assigned veteran defenseman Lukas Krajicek to AHL Norfolk, the team announced. The move takes Krajicek's $1.475 million salary off Tampa Bay's salary cap number. ... Read more
Victor Hedman could play tonight for the Tampa Bay Lightning, and more on Krajicek
The Tampa Bay Lightning had an optional morning skate today at the Scottrade Center before tonight's game with the Blues, and defenseman Victor Hedman skated and sounded as if he was ready to play. The rookie missed Thursday's 3-0 loss to the Red Wings with a bruised left foot.
He said he had X-rays that were negative.
"Usually after 24 hours, the pain starts to decrease," said Hedman, who was hurt during Wednesday's practice by a shot from teammate Kurtis Foster. ... Read more
Lukas Krajicek's time with the Tampa Bay Lightning appears to be over
Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Brian Lawton said recently demoted defenseman Lukas Krajicek "won't be on re-entry (waivers) under any circumstances." That means Krajicek's time with the Lightning is over while the team tries to work on a trade.
Lawton said there was some interest in Krajicek before he was sent down to AHL Norfolk on Dec. 12, but the deals would have been for an asset coming back, something in which the team was not interested. So, for now, Krajicek is collecting on his $1.475 million contract as a minor leaguer. ... Read more
Tampa Bay Lightning terminates contract of defenseman Lukas Krajicek
Defenseman Lukas Krajicek cleared unconditional waivers on Saturday and the Tampa Bay Lightning terminated his contract, meaning Krajicek is free to sign with any team in North America or Europe. And (update) he did indeed sign with the Flyers. ... Read more
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