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Kaspars
Astashenko
Defense
Birthdate
7/2/1975
Birthplace
Riga, LAT
Draft Info
1999: Rd 5, Pk 127 (TB )
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Birthdate
7/2/1975
Birthplace
Riga, LAT
Draft Info
1999: Rd 5, Pk 127 (TB )
Position
Defense
Career History
Tampa Bay Lightning
1999-2001 (2 Seasons)
NHL News
2026 NHL free agency tracker: News, contracts, grades, buzz
Get up to speed on all the latest veteran additions teams are making beginning on June 30.
Devils tender $4.78M offer sheet to Mammoth's Barrett Hayton
The New Jersey Devils submitted an offer sheet for the Utah Mammoth's restricted free agent forward Barrett Hayton on Wednesday.
Los Angeles Kings welcome Erik Haula, re-sign Scott Laughton
After adding Mats Zuccarello and Corey Perry on one-year deals early on in free agency Wednesday, the Kings continued to build in the afternoon, signing Erik Haula to a two-year contract, and re-signing Scott Laughton to a three-year contract extension.
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Werenski ends speculation, reaffirms commitment to Columbus
Zach Werenski, who just won the Norris Trophy as the NHL's top defenseman, ended all drama surrounding his name and trade talks Wednesday, vowing his commitment to the Blue Jackets in a statement, adding "I want to win and I want to do that in Columbus."
Utah Mammoth bulk up, acquire Vincent Trocheck, Anders Lee
Looking to build off a Western Conference playoff appearance last season, the Utah Mammoth went summer shopping in New York Wednesday, acquiring New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck before adding New York Islanders captain Anders Lee in free agency.