The Winnipeg Jets made a couple of roster moves Monday, signing defenseman Arturs Kulda and placing goaltender Al Montoya on injured reserve, according to TSN.ca.
While these may not be groundbreaking moves, perhaps the signing of Kulda means the Jets will look to move at least one blueliner by the trade deadline on April 3.
Kulda is signed for the remainder of the season and will earn a pro-rated $550,000, according to Sportsnet's Chris Johnston.
The 25-year-old Latvian has spent this season playing with Novosibirsk of the KHL. In 50 games he recorded nine goals and six assists for 15 points and racked up 55 penalty minutes.
Kulda has appeared in 15 NHL games with the Thrashers and Jets since being selected in the seventh round, 200th overall, by the Thrashers in the 2006 entry draft. He has spent the majority of his professional career in the AHL, with the Chicago Wolves and St. John’s IceCaps.
At 6'2" 215 pounds, Kulda will add a little more size and strength to an already big blue line.
With the signing, the Jets now have 10 defensemen under contract, alt ...
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Winnipeg Jets Sign Arturs Kulda, Place Al Montoya on Injured Reserve
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