Tuukka Rask released from pro tryout, but contract looms ‘soon’
The Providence Bruins have released goaltender Tuukka Rask from his professional tryout, but he might not be out of a role for long.
Rask inked a deal there last week, but didn’t appear in a game. According to his agent Markus Lehto, an NHL contract is in the works.
Tuukka Rask is released from his PTO.
Agent Markus Lehto on Rask's pending NHL contract: "Soon."
Over the weekend, Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy said he was unsure of his next steps.
“To be honest, I’m not sure when he’s going to play,” Cassidy said ahead of their Saturday game against Tampa Bay. “So right now I can’t give you the definitive plan. He’s practicing and we’ll try to get him in some game action wherever we can. He might have to start playing here and miss some assignments in Providence.”
The 34-year old has been working his way back from hip surgery and it appears he is close to rejoining the Boston Bruins.
Drafted by Toronto in the first round of the 2005 Draft, Rask has only played in games for the Boston Bruins over his storied 14-year career. In 560 games, he’s posted a 206-163-66 record, a .921 save percentage and a 2.27 goals-against average.
Not only would he be a boost on the ice for a B’s team vying for wild card positioning, but he would undoubtedly be an off-ice boost, too.
Zach Laing is the Nation Network’s news director and senior columnist. He can be followed on Twitter at @zjlaing, or reached by email at zach@oilersnation.com.