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Brendan Mikkelson | Defenseman

Team: Tampa Bay Lightning
Age / DOB:  (25) / 6/22/1987
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 206
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Brendan Mikkelson was placed on waivers by the Lightning on Sunday.
If he clears then he'll be sent to the minors. Mikkelson has skated in four games with Tampa this season, where he has generated one assist and six penalty minutes. Mar 11 - 11:50 AM

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Brendan Mikkelson has been summoned from the minors by the Tampa Bay Lightning.

He suited up for AHL Syracuse in seven games during his conditioning stint. With the Bolts this season, he has accounted for one assist, two hits and three blocked shots in two appearances.
Feb 27 - 6:30 PM

Brendan Mikkelson was demoted to Syracuse of the AHL on Friday.

This is more of a conditioning stint than anything else and Mikkelson will likely be back in Tampa within two weeks. That said, he doesn't have any fantasy value.
Feb 16 - 12:49 PM

Brendan Mikkelson (upper body) has been given the green light to return to the Lightning's lineup.

Mikkelson has an assist in one game with the Lightning this season. He's not expected to have any fantasy value in standard leagues.
Feb 5 - 4:43 PM

Brendan Mikkelson seems to be feeling better after crashing into the boards at practice on Thursday.

Although he is sore, Mikkelson does not appear to have a concussion, which is good news. That said, he is a depth defenseman and has no fantasy value.
Feb 2 - 12:19 PM

Brendan Mikkelson was sent for tests Thursday after crashing into the boards during a practice drill.

According to the St. Petersburg Times, Mikkelson appeared to hit the back of his head and took several minutes to get up after the incident. He skated off slowly under his own power, but the team is listing him as day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Mikkelson has dressed in just one game this season.
Feb 1 - 11:32 AM

Brendan Mikkelson suited up for the first time this season on Tuesday night.

He logged 14:09 of ice time and contributed an assist in Tampa's 4-1 win in Carolina. The Lightning have eight defensemen on their roster, so coach Guy Boucher has been juggling his combinations to keep his players fresh. Brian Lee and Marc-Andre Bergeron were the odd-men out against the Hurricanes.
Jan 23 - 11:35 AM

Brendan Mikkelson said over Twitter that will be flying back to Tampa on Tuesday.

During the lockout, he has played in 17 games with Vasteras in Sweden's second division where he has collected seven points and 20 penalty minutes. Mikkelson shouldn't be on fantasy radar though.
Jan 7 - 4:46 PM

Brendan Mikkelson earn a pair of helpers in a 5-4 win for Vasteras against Almtuna on Thursday.

St. Louis' Patrik Berglund and Calgary's Mikeal Backlund scored for Vasteras in the contest to help their lockout emerge with a victory.
Thu, Dec 6, 2012 07:59:00 PM

Brendan Mikkelson was reportedly recruited to play for Vasteras by Mikeal Backlund of the Calgary Flames.

The two of them were a part of the Flames' system. "I have very good references about him, especially (Backlund)," Vasteras GM Niklas Johansson said. "His reference was the deciding factor." Mikkelson will play for the second division Swedish club for the duration of the lockout.
Wed, Oct 31, 2012 11:50:00 AM

Brendan Mikkelson will play for Vasteras of the Sweden's second division during the NHL lockout.

He is projected to debut with the club on Thursday. Mikkelson inked a one-year deal with Tampa Bay back in June after skating in 41 games with the Lightning last season.
Tue, Oct 30, 2012 12:00:00 PM

Brendan Mikkelson has signed a one-year, one-way contract with Tampa Bay.

He would've become a restricted free agent on Sunday. Mikkelson skated in 41 games with the Lightning after being acquired from Calgary in January, where he posted one goal, two assists and a minus-4 rating.
Wed, Jun 27, 2012 05:13:00 PM

Brendan Mikkelson scored a goal in a 3-1 loss Saturday night.

It was the first goal of Mikkelson's 116 game NHL career. Adam Hall and Tim Wallace each registered an assist for Tampa Bay.
Sat, Mar 17, 2012 09:35:00 PM

Brendan Mikkelson returned to the Tampa Bay Lightning's lineup Friday night after missing Tuesday's game with a stomach virus.

Mikkelson had 27 shifts and was a plus-1 in the Lightning's 4-3 overtime win over the New York Rangers.
Sat, Mar 3, 2012 02:11:00 AM

A stomach virus sidelined defenseman Brendan Mikkelson for Tuesday's win over Montreal.

He wasn't able to participate in the team's morning skate either. Consider him day-to-day.
Wed, Feb 29, 2012 08:17:00 AM

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D1Eric Brewer
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6Mattias Ohlund
7Mark Barberio
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G1Ben Bishop
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