Jiří Novotný (ice hockey)

Infobox Ice Hockey Player


image_size =
team = Columbus Blue Jackets
former_teams = Washington Capitals
Buffalo Sabres
league = NHL
position = Centre
shoots = Right
height_ft = 6
height_in = 4
weight_lb = 194
nickname =
nationality = CZE
birth_date = Birth date and age|1983|8|12|mf=y
birth_place = Pelhřimov, CS
draft = 22nd overall
draft_year = 2001
draft_team = Buffalo Sabres
career_start = 2002

Jiří Novotný (born August 12, 1983 in Pelhřimov, Czechoslovakia) is a Czech professional ice hockey centre.

Playing career

Novotny was drafted 22nd overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft. Novotny spent two seasons with HC České Budějovice in the Czech Republic before moving on to the Sabres' AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans. He made his NHL debut with the Sabres in a January 12, 2006, game against the Phoenix Coyotes.

Novotný's first NHL point came in his second game, when he assisted on a Daniel Paille goal against the Los Angeles Kings on January 14, 2006. His first NHL goal came in his sixth game, against the Florida Panthers on February 11, 2006.

He was traded on February 27, 2007 to the Washington Capitals with a 1st round pick in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft for Dainius Zubrus and a prospect. Though he was scheduled to become a restricted free agent at the conclusion of the season, he was not extended a qualifying offer by the Capitals, making him an unrestricted free agent. He was signed by the Columbus on July 3, 2007.

Personal

Jiri Novotny is best friends with former Sabres teammate Aleš Kotalík.

Career statistics

International play

Played for the Czech Republic in:

*2008 World Championships

International statistics

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External links

*hockeydb|59881|Jiri Novotny