A down year for the Cleveland Monsters gets a little bit of a boost.
Monsters defenseman and current NHL call-up for the Columbus Blue Jackets, Dean Kukan was selected to participate in the AHL All-Star game. This is Kukan's first time making the team.
Defenseman Dean Kukan of the @monstershockey named an All-Star. #CBJ https://t.co/YsPWRJbtx7
— SB (@Sam_Blazer) January 4, 2018
In 27 games this season with the Monsters, Kukan has one goal and 11 assists for a total of 12 points on the year. Kukan is tied for third on the team in scoring despite playing as a defenseman.
It will be compelling with the All-Star game coming up whether or not the Blue Jackets will still be in need of Kukan's services. The All-Star game isn't until January 29 and would give the NHL club plenty of time to get healthy.
AHL All-Star Game rosters pic.twitter.com/Ftxpkuv1eE
— Corey Pronman (@coreypronman) January 4, 2018
Kukan isn't the only noteworthy person to make the team, Columbus native and current Winnipeg Jets prospect Jack Roslovic was named to the AHL All-Star team as well. This will be the second time that Roslovic has made the team as an All-Star.
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