Stars claim RW Segal off waivers

Friday, February 12, 2010-2:16:am
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The Dallas Stars added another player Thursday, claiming right wing Brandon Segal off waivers from the Los Angeles Kings.

The 26-year-old had one goal and one assist in 25 games with the Kings this season. He has six goals and eight assists in 21 games with the AHL's Manchester Monarchs this season as well.

Segal, a fourth round pick of Nashville in 2002,  is seen as a fourth line energy player in the NHL.

Lehtinen injured

Stars right wing Jere Lehtinen was injured in Thursday's game against Calgary, suffering a lower body injury. Lehtinen left the game midway through the second period after blocking a shot and did not return.

Stars notes

  • The Stars placed forward Steve Ott on injured reserve Thursday. Ott had an emergency appendectomy on Monday.

  • The Stars assigned RW Ray Sawada to the Texas Stars of the AHL Thursday.

Segal profile

Brandon Segal
Vital Info
Born: July 12, 1983 in Richmond, British Columbia
Height/Weight: 6-2/209 pounds
Position: Right wing
Catches: Right
Acquired: Claimed off waivers from the Los Angeles Kings on February 11, 2010
2009-10
Has split his time between the NHL and AHL. He has one goal, one assist and 20 penalty minutes in 25 games with the Los Angeles Kings. With Manchester of the AHL he has six goals, eight assists and 34 penalty minutes in 21 games.
Background
Signed to a two-year, two-way contract by Los Angeles in July 2009. ... In 2008-09 recorded 52 points (26-26=52) and 95 penalty minutes in 69 games with Norfolk (AHL). ... Played in the 2009 AHL All-Star Classic. ... Played two games for Tampa Bay Lightning in 2008-09, registering no points. ... In February 2008 Was traded by Anaheim to Tampa Bay Lightning along with a 7th round pick in 2008 for Jay Leach . ... In June 2007 Nashville traded Brandon Segal to the Anaheim Ducks for future considerations. ... Drafted by the Nashville Predators in the fourth round (102nd overall) of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft. ...
Scouting Report
Physical winger with good size. Seen as a fourth-line, energy player at the NHL level. Limited offensive skills, but has shown an ability to produce offensively at the minor league level.
NHL career stats
Season Team GP G A PTS +/- PIM SOG S%
2008-09 Tampa Bay 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.0
2009-10 Los Angeles 25 1 1 2 0 20 24 4.2
Career Totals - 27 1 1 2 0 20 26 3.8