
David Schlemko
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Bought out by Flyers
Schlemko was placed on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract Sunday.
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Schlemko was traded to the Flyers via Montreal in early February this season, and only played 18 games in the NHL last season. The veteran blueliner was set to make $2.1 million each of the next two seasons, so this news isn't surprising. He could get a shot with another team, but it's likely that Schlemko's time at the NHL level could be over.
Schlemko was traded to the Flyers via Montreal in early February this season, and only played 18 games in the NHL last season. The veteran blueliner was set to make $2.1 million each of the next two seasons, so this news isn't surprising. He could get a shot with another team, but it's likely that Schlemko's time at the NHL level could be over.
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Schlemko's health was an issue all season, his first in Montreal. He missed 44 games in 2017-18, and 35 games in the previous two seasons. First it was a hand injury, then later an upper body ailment. When he was acquired, the Canadiens very much considered themselves a contender, with Schlemko viewed as a bulwark on the third pair. When healthy, Schlemko was one of only two Hab blueliners on the positive side of the plus-minus spectrum and registered a team-high 1.95 blocks per game. Cut to 2018-19, after the disaster that was Montreal last season, the 31-year-old looks out of place on a team that should be looking to feature younger players. Given a $2.1 million salary with one year remaining on his contract, there will be limited interest in Schlemko on the trade market.
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Destined for Philadelphia
The Canadiens traded Schlemko and Byron Froese to the Flyers on Saturday in exchange for Dale Weise and Christian Folin, Frank Seravalli of TSN.ca reports.
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Hits waiver wire
Schlemko (upper body) was designated for waivers Monday.
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Remains out of lineup
Schlemko (upper body) won't slot back into the lineup versus Minnesota on Monday, John Lu of TSN.ca reports.
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Practices Friday
Schlemko (upper body) took part in practice Friday but is not ready to return to the lineup, Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette reports.
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Needs more time
Schlemko (undisclosed) remains at least a week away from a return, Jeff Miller of NHL.com reports.
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