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Position
D
 
Jersey
16
Name  Rostislav Klesla
Born  3/21/1982
Height  6-3
Weight  221
Shoots  L
5/13/2011 10:38:00 AM
Description: Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Rostislav Klesla served his one-game suspension and will be eligible to return to the lineup for Game 1.
Insight: Klesla has been an offensive force in the playoffs with two goals and five assists in 10 games.
 
2/28/2011 1:36:00 PM
Description: The Phoenix Coyotes have acquired defenseman Rostislav Klesla from the Columbus Blue Jackets for forward Scottie Upshall and defenseman Sami Lepisto. TSN
Insight: Klesla, the first-ever Columbus draft pick and the last player remaining from the team's first season, should provide the Coyotes with some experienced blueline depth, although he won't add many points. Upshall will provide the Jackets with some secondary scoring and grit as they attempt a playoff push.
 
12/22/2010 8:02:00 AM
Description: Klesla picked up an assist on Tuesday night against the Flames.
Insight: Klesla now has nine points in 32 games this year with two goals and seven assists over that span. (RapidDraft.com)
 
9/27/2010 8:05:00 PM
Description: Klesla was successful in his return to active duty in preseason play on Friday.
Insight: He logged 18:34 of ice time, while earning one assist and a plus-one rating in a 5-4 loss to Pittsburgh. He's a top-four defender for the Blue Jackets, but looks to add more value to the team than fantasy owners. (RapidDraft.com)
 
9/14/2010 10:02:00 PM
Description: Klesla healthy and raring to go for the season.
Insight: After recovering from a torn groin and abdominal muscles, Rostislav Klesla says he's 100%. While he may have to sit out some practices early on, the Blue Jackets will be glad to have their valuable defenseman back for the 2010 campaign. (RapidDraft.com)
 

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