ROSTISLAV
KLESLA
D
Ht/Wt
6’3’’,
223 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
13
years
Debut
Oct 7, 2000
Born
Mar 21, 1982
(43 yrs)
Novy Jicin, Czechoslovakia (Cze)
Drafted
Drafted by Columbus in 2000 (1/4).
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
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| 2014-06-25 |
Signed with the HC Ocelari Trinec of the Czech Republic Extraliga.
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| 2014-04-04 |
Waived by the Buffalo Sabres.
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| 2014-03-08 |
Announced his retirement from the NHL.
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| 2014-03-05 |
Assigned to the Rochester Americans (AHL).
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| 2014-03-05 |
Acquired from the Washington Capitals.
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The Washington Capitals acquired goaltender Jaroslav Halak and a third-round draft pick in 2015 from the Buffalo Sabres for goaltender Michal Neuvirth and defenseman Rostislav Klesla. |
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | All-Rookie Team All-Rookie Team | 2001-02, 1999-00 |
| NHL | Played in the NHL YoungStars Game Played in the NHL YoungStars Game | 2002-03, 2001-02 (Injured) |
| Canadian Hockey League | Top Draft Prospect Top Draft Prospect | 1999-00 |
| OHL | Top Draft Prospect Award Top Draft Prospect Award | 1999-00 |
| OHL | First All-Star Team First All-Star Team | 2000-01 |
| OHL | First All-Rookie Team First All-Rookie Team | 1999-00 |
| WJC-A | The Directorate - Best Player The Directorate - Best Player | 2000-01 |
| WJC-A | Media - All-Star Team Media - All-Star Team | 2000-01 |
