Prior to the start of the regular season, the Arizona Coyotes waived Zbynek Michalek.
Along with Klas Dahlbeck, the veteran defender was deemed surplus to requirements. Dahlbeck was claimed by the Carolina Hurricanes, however Michalek remained with the Coyotes.
There was speculation over whether or not he would be assigned to the AHL but that move never came.
Until today.
Here’s the team’s press release on Z’s assignment:
Arizona Coyotes General Manager John Chayka announced today that the Coyotes have assigned defenseman Zbynek Michalek to the Tucson Roadrunners, the club’s American Hockey League affiliate (AHL).