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George McPhee was active at the trade deadline, making big moves to send Martin Erat packing and bring in goalie Jaroslav Halak. Both of those trades involved Rostitav Klesla, a defenseman formerly of Phoenix.
Klesla, who was waived and cleared back in November, was an add-in in both transactions, but considered a marquee asset in neither.
Now that Klesla has landed in Buffalo, we can see why. According to a report by Darren Dreger, Klesla and his $3 million cap hit have decided to take the rest of the season off.
“With all due respect to the Sabres organization, I decided this week not to continue playing hockey this season,” Klesa was quoted as saying by Dreger.
So nice going, GMGM.
Klesla: "It has been a tough year for injury and moving several times to new teams. I will now take some time off…
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) March 9, 2014
….and get ready to continue my career in Europe. I would like to thank my fans and all the people that have helped me."…..
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) March 9, 2014
"I am grateful for the career I have had in the NHL and all the people that I have met along the way who have supported me and my family…
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) March 9, 2014
