The Tampa Bay Lightning announced on Tuesday that they have claimed left wing Matt Pettinger off waivers from the Vancouver Canucks. The Lightning will only be responsible for half his salary for the rest of the season. In 2007-08, Pettinger split the season with the Washington Capitals and Vancouver Canucks, scoring six goals and adding seven assists for 13 points in 76 games. Pettinger has yet to appear in an NHL game this season. Pettinger will provide plenty of offensive depth on the checking lines for the struggling Tampa Bay Lightning.
The St. Louis Blues announced that they have claimed left wing David Koci off waivers from the Tampa Bay Lightning. Last season, Koci played in 18 games, going pointless and attaining 68 penalty minutes with the Chicago Blackhawks. He was signed as a free agent by the Lightning this past summer. So far, he has played in only one game this season and has no points. Koci attained some unwanted attention last season after he re-broke his nose in a fight with Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara. Koci had first broken his nose in a fight approximately a week before the game against Boston. The fight with Chara left Koci covered in his own blood. The acquisition of Koci gives the Blues another proven enforcer to compliment Cam Janssen. Koci will bring a lot of physical play and grittiness to the Blues' checking lines.
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