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Peter
Budaj
Goaltender
Birthdate
18/9/1982
Birthplace
Banska Bystrica, CZE
Draft Info
2001: Rd 2, Pk 63 (COL)
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Kings G Quick shelled in return from IR vs. Isles
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Lightning lose backup G Budaj to leg injury
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Kings acquire goalie Bishop from Lightning
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