ROSTISLAV KLESLA
D
Ht/Wt 6’3’’, 223 lbs
Shoots L
Experience 13 years
Debut Oct 7, 2000
Born Mar 21, 1982 (42 yrs) Novy Jicin, Czechoslovakia (Cze)
Drafted Drafted by Columbus in 2000 (1/4).
Transactions & Injuries
Date Description
2014-06-25 Signed with the HC Ocelari Trinec of the Czech Republic Extraliga.
2014-04-04 Waived by the Buffalo Sabres.
2014-03-08 Announced his retirement from the NHL.
2014-03-05 Assigned to the Rochester Americans (AHL).
2014-03-05 Acquired from the Washington Capitals. 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