Filip Kuba is a retired Czech professional ice hockey player who played as a defenseman. He began his professional career in 1995 with HC Vitkovice of the Czech Extraliga. He played for the team for four seasons before moving to the NHL in 1998.
Kuba was drafted by the Minnesota Wild in the eighth round of the 1995 NHL Entry Draft. He played for the Wild for three seasons before being traded to the Calgary Flames in 2003. He played for the Flames for one season before being traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2004.
Kuba played for the Lightning for three seasons and was a key player in their 2004 Stanley Cup championship team. He then signed with the Ottawa Senators in 2008 and played for the team for three seasons.
In 2011, Kuba was traded to the Florida Panthers, where he played for two seasons before retiring in 2013. Throughout his career, Kuba was known for his strong defensive play and his ability to move the puck up the ice. He was also a skilled power-play quarterback and was known for his hard shot from the point.
Kuba represented the Czech Republic in international play, including the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, where he helped lead the team to a bronze medal. He also played in the 2004 World Cup of Hockey and several World Championships.
Overall, Kuba had a successful career in the NHL, playing for five different teams and earning a reputation as a reliable and skilled defenseman. He retired with 659 career NHL games played, 69 goals, and 254 assists.
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