The Detroit Red Wings have traded struggling forward Ville Leino to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for big, mean defenseman Ole-Kristian Tollefsen and a 5th round draft pick in 2011. He is 6′ 2″, 211 lbs.
Tollefsen has been injury-prone in his career, but when healthy, he is a great #6 defenseman. He’s big, gritty, and more than willing to drop the gloves. His career numbers are 163 games – 4 goals – 8 assists – 12 points – -6 – 296PIM.
Tollefsen is already on waivers and will be sent to Grand Rapids when he clears. This move will clear up the cap space needed for the Wings to take Johan Franzen off IR.
(Photo By Al Bello/AFP)
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