Word is just coming across this afternoon that the Florida Panthers have acquired Detroit Red Wings' defenseman Jakub Kindl in exchange for a sixth-round pick in 2017. Detroit will retain 15% ($360,000) salary on Kindl's contract.
#RedWings deal Kindl to Florida. Get back 6th round pick in 2017 and retain 15 percent of salary.
— Ansar Khan (@AnsarKhanMLive) February 27, 2016
During his time in Detroit, Kindl was productive offensively, but often much maligned for his in-zone defensive play. For every incredible play like this:
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