Waived: Mike Kostka claimed by TBL

[Steve Yzerman]

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger

TB claims Kostka from Chic off Waivers

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[LightningStrikes]

Welcome back Mike!

 

[CorgisPer60]

Decent pickup for your farm.

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

I think we'll try to get him down to Syracuse to help them when Cote comes back up.

 

[HoseEmDown]

Makes no sense to me. Yes he's better then when he left but unless we have another move in the works to move Aulie he'll be just a pressboxer. I would also rather give minutes to Nesterov/Sergeev then Kostka, the Crunch aren't going anywhere this year so give the kids minutes.

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

https://twitter.com/syrhockey

BriseBois said Kostka brought in to help TB with depth, in light of injuries to Cote and Sustr

Kostka would have to clear NHL waivers in order to be assigned to minors.

Don't think that would be a problem. I would think we were the only one to put claim on him this time.

 

[HoseEmDown]

https://twitter.com/syrhockeyDon't think that would be a problem. I would think we were the only one to put claim on him this time.

What happened to Cote? Thought Sustr was back playing?

Chicago would reclaim him and he'd go right to the A.

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

What happened to Cote? Thought Sustr was back playing?

Chicago would reclaim him and he'd go right to the A.

Sustr came back from the head thing and then got hurt again recently on Friday. I'm not really sure what happened to Cote. During the game on the 14th after he blew up Blacker (which he got a 5 game suspension for) and fought another player, Jeremy Houghtaling tweeted he was holding his knee and left the game. I can't find anything else on that.

http://www.syracuse.com/crunch/inde...l_teams_take_a_pass.html#incart_flyout_sports

BriseBois said Kostka, a veteran minor leaguer, was claimed to add depth on the blueline in light of injuries to Syracuse defensemen J.P. Cote and Andrej Sustr.

"We've been looking to balance out our right side on D,'' BriseBois said. "We know him. He can fit right in.''

If Tampa Bay wanted to eventually send Kostka to the Crunch, he would first have to clear NHL waivers, If that happened and Chicago was the only team to put in a claim, the Blackhawks could send him to the AHL if they wanted.

Sustr hurt his left shoulder/collarbone area in a loss to Utica on Friday. He returned to that game but sat out Saturday's win at Hershey. BriseBois said he will not play against the Bears today and it's unclear how long he'll be out.

 

[chasespace]

Kostka played for Cooper in Norfolk when they won the Calder Cup. Decent depth acquisition that the coach already knows. Can't get excited about it but I don't hate it.

 

[Crunchrulz]

Sustr has spent more time on IR than playing for the Crunch since he was sent down. I believe he caught the "Connolly Flu" as soon as he arrived at the airport here in Syracuse.

 

[Yzlamic Preacher*]

I thought because of the roster freeze we aren't allowed to do anything?

 

[Felonious Python]

I thought because of the roster freeze we aren't allowed to do anything?

not allowed to trade.

 

[zeykshade]

Kostka played for Cooper in Norfolk when they won the Calder Cup. Decent depth acquisition that the coach already knows. Can't get excited about it but I don't hate it.

 

[CarpeNoctem]

Praying he never cracks our NHL line up. We already have enough turnover machines

 

[Steve Yzerman]

When does the roster freeze end?

 

[Felonious Python]

When does the roster freeze end?

midnight

 

[Stephen]

Kostka is garbage but maybe in the right environment the Lightning can get some good use out of him.

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

http://lightning.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=706291

"As an organization you cannot have enough depth at defense," head coach Jon Cooper said.

"Mike was a big part of our run in Norfolk and I know him extremely well," Cooper said. "First and foremost he's a great person and great in our locker room. He thinks through the game extremely well."

"He's not only an NHL defenseman, but a right-handed shot that can play on the power play if needed," Cooper said. "Sustr's hurt, so we just have Salo and Gudas in that group of right-handed defensemen. To have a right-handed shot like Kostka's, that can contribute to our team was a no-brainer for us and I'm happy for him."

Kostka will report to the Lightning and wear No. 21 for the team.

 

[Coopers Gum]

So I've heard many different things... is he joining the Lightning, or joining the Crunch? Cote must have to stay with the Crunch if Kostka goes to the Bolts.

 

[MattM92]

So I've heard many different things... is he joining the Lightning, or joining the Crunch? Cote must have to stay with the Crunch if Kostka goes to the Bolts.

He's apparently reporting to Tampa. And I'm pretty sure Cote is not only currently with the Crunch, but also injured.

 

[CarpeNoctem]

He's apparently reporting to Tampa. And I'm pretty sure Cote is not only currently with the Crunch, but also injured.

Isn't he just suspended? I could be wrong but see here, http://www.syracuse.com/crunch/inde..._defenseman_jp_cote_for_five_games_video.html

 

[zeykshade]

Isn't he just suspended? I could be wrong but see here, http://www.syracuse.com/crunch/inde..._defenseman_jp_cote_for_five_games_video.html

He's both. He tweaked his leg or something in a fight.

 

[MattM92]

Isn't he just suspended? I could be wrong but see here, http://www.syracuse.com/crunch/inde..._defenseman_jp_cote_for_five_games_video.html

You're right, I forgot he got suspended as well. 5 games I think?

 

[HoseEmDown]

So I've heard many different things... is he joining the Lightning, or joining the Crunch? Cote must have to stay with the Crunch if Kostka goes to the Bolts.

When you claim a player he has to be on your NHL roster. I'm not sure the amount of time he has to remain on the roster before you can then waive him. If we were to put him on waivers right away I'm sure Chicago would claim him and then he'd immediately go to Rockford their AHL affiliate.

 

[The Hockey Hitman]

Kostka is garbage but maybe in the right environment the Lightning can get some good use out of him.

You're pretty much wrong on the first part, and right on the second part. Great job