Post by broy300 on Nov 20, 2014 20:20:41 GMT -5
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The Carolina Hurricanes today claimed forward Andrej Nestrasil on waivers from the Detroit Red Wings.
"Andrej is a young player with good size who we feel can contribute to our group of forwards," Hurricanes general manger Ron Francis said in a statement. "He has improved in each of his pro seasons and took a big step last year with Grand Rapids."
The Hurricanes, coached by former Red Wings assistant coach Bill Peters, are required to keep Nestrasil on the NHL roster for at least 30 days.
"I heard there were a whole bunch of teams that tried to claim him," Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said. "Nesty's a great kid. If he were my own kid, like I told him yesterday, I think it would be great for him to play a year in the American League and score like crazy. I wish him well.
"If he can fit in and help them and play every night that's really good for him. That's what he wants to do, be an NHL player. We really like him here, he's a really good kid."
The Red Wings waived Nestrasil on Wednesday in order to create a roster spot for Stephen Weiss, who will begin a one- or two-game conditioning stint with the Griffins Saturday at Lake Erie.
ome of Nestrasil's former teammates with the Grand Rapids Griffins were sad to see him leave the organization but glad that he is getting an opportunity elsewhere.
"It's awesome," Riley Sheahan said. "I think a lot of the guys here are happy for him. He's such a great guy off the ice and he works really hard and he's a great player. Obviously, we'll miss him, but it's great for him to get a chance. Whenever you see him he's got a smile on his face and always joking around and fun to be around."
Sheahan added: "I think the biggest asset for him is that he's so strong on the puck. It's cool to see him get picked up and hopefully he'll have success."
Said goaltender Petr Mrazek: "We're good friends. He played well here but that's the hockey life."
Nestrasil, 23, earned a roster spot following a strong training camp and preseason. The Red Wings liked his size (6-3, 200), ability to hang onto the puck and skills. But he is not projected to be a top-six forward in the NHL, so the club viewed him as expendable.
Nestrasil had no goals, two assists and a minus-3 rating in 13 games. He was a healthy scratch in the past three games and five of the previous eight, after playing in the first 10 games.
Detroit selected Nestrasil with its third pick in the 2009 entry draft (75th overall).
www.localmemphis.com/story/d/story/hurricanes-claim-nestrasil-from-detroit/68620/D-vXiDERoEGEgLHktAH_OQ
Raleigh, NC (SportsNetwork.com) - The Carolina Hurricanes have claimed forward Andrej Nestrasil off waivers from the Detroit Red Wings.
Nestrasil had two assists in 13 games for the Wings this season, his first in the NHL. He spent the 2013-14 season with Detroit's American Hockey League affiliate in Grand Rapids.
"Andrej is a young player with good size who we feel can contribute to our group of forwards," said Hurricanes general manager Ron Francis. "He has improved in each of his pro seasons and took a big step last year with Grand Rapids."
The 23-year-old Czech native posted 16 goals and 20 assists for 36 points in 70 games for Grand Rapids last season. He was selected by the Red Wings in the third round of the 2009 NHL Draft.
bleacherreport.com/articles/2274871-what-andrej-nestrasil-will-add-to-the-carolina-hurricanes-after-waiver-claim
The Carolina Hurricanes today claimed forward Andrej Nestrasil on waivers from the Detroit Red Wings.
"Andrej is a young player with good size who we feel can contribute to our group of forwards," Hurricanes general manger Ron Francis said in a statement. "He has improved in each of his pro seasons and took a big step last year with Grand Rapids."
The Hurricanes, coached by former Red Wings assistant coach Bill Peters, are required to keep Nestrasil on the NHL roster for at least 30 days.
"I heard there were a whole bunch of teams that tried to claim him," Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said. "Nesty's a great kid. If he were my own kid, like I told him yesterday, I think it would be great for him to play a year in the American League and score like crazy. I wish him well.
"If he can fit in and help them and play every night that's really good for him. That's what he wants to do, be an NHL player. We really like him here, he's a really good kid."
The Red Wings waived Nestrasil on Wednesday in order to create a roster spot for Stephen Weiss, who will begin a one- or two-game conditioning stint with the Griffins Saturday at Lake Erie.
ome of Nestrasil's former teammates with the Grand Rapids Griffins were sad to see him leave the organization but glad that he is getting an opportunity elsewhere.
"It's awesome," Riley Sheahan said. "I think a lot of the guys here are happy for him. He's such a great guy off the ice and he works really hard and he's a great player. Obviously, we'll miss him, but it's great for him to get a chance. Whenever you see him he's got a smile on his face and always joking around and fun to be around."
Sheahan added: "I think the biggest asset for him is that he's so strong on the puck. It's cool to see him get picked up and hopefully he'll have success."
Said goaltender Petr Mrazek: "We're good friends. He played well here but that's the hockey life."
Nestrasil, 23, earned a roster spot following a strong training camp and preseason. The Red Wings liked his size (6-3, 200), ability to hang onto the puck and skills. But he is not projected to be a top-six forward in the NHL, so the club viewed him as expendable.
Nestrasil had no goals, two assists and a minus-3 rating in 13 games. He was a healthy scratch in the past three games and five of the previous eight, after playing in the first 10 games.
Detroit selected Nestrasil with its third pick in the 2009 entry draft (75th overall).
www.localmemphis.com/story/d/story/hurricanes-claim-nestrasil-from-detroit/68620/D-vXiDERoEGEgLHktAH_OQ
Raleigh, NC (SportsNetwork.com) - The Carolina Hurricanes have claimed forward Andrej Nestrasil off waivers from the Detroit Red Wings.
Nestrasil had two assists in 13 games for the Wings this season, his first in the NHL. He spent the 2013-14 season with Detroit's American Hockey League affiliate in Grand Rapids.
"Andrej is a young player with good size who we feel can contribute to our group of forwards," said Hurricanes general manager Ron Francis. "He has improved in each of his pro seasons and took a big step last year with Grand Rapids."
The 23-year-old Czech native posted 16 goals and 20 assists for 36 points in 70 games for Grand Rapids last season. He was selected by the Red Wings in the third round of the 2009 NHL Draft.
bleacherreport.com/articles/2274871-what-andrej-nestrasil-will-add-to-the-carolina-hurricanes-after-waiver-claim