The Blue Jackets released Rask from his professional tryout offer Wednesday.
Rask picked up nine goals and 21 points through 47 games split between Minnesota and Seattle last season, so although he's been cut by Columbus, a few NHL teams may express interest in signing him once injuries begin to arise.
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Blue Jackets' Victor Rask: Inks PTO with Columbus
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Rask signed a professional tryout agreement with the Blue Jackets on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
Rask appeared in 47 games between the Wild and the Kraken last year, logging nine goals and 12 assists. The 29-year-old Swede will look to compete for a bottom-six role with the Blue Jackets in training camp, though he may have to settle for a two-way contract at best.
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Kraken's Victor Rask: Pending free agent
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Rask posted 21 points in 47 games between the Wild and the Kraken in 2021-22.
By now, the book is written on Rask -- he's a solid secondary scorer with no physicality and not much speed. He's done well in his career to make the most of low shot totals. The 29-year-old will be an unrestricted free agent this summer if he doesn't put pen to paper on a new deal with the Kraken. Wherever he plays in 2022-23, he'll likely serve as no more than a middle-six option who is often a candidate to get scratched if he slumps given that he doesn't bring enough intangibles to command a full-time role.
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Kraken's Victor Rask: Fills empty cage
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Rask scored an empty-net goal on two shots in Friday's 3-0 win over the Sharks.
Rask ended a four-game point drought with his insurance tally Friday. The 29-year-old has played well for the Kraken with eight points in 17 appearances since he was traded from the Wild. In 46 outings overall, the Swedish forward has 21 points, 56 shots on net and a plus-5 rating.
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Kraken's Victor Rask: On four-game point streak
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Rask notched an assist in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Avalanche.
Rask helped out on Kole Lind's goal just 1:12 into the game. During his four-game point streak, Rask has put up two goals and three helpers. The Swedish forward has picked up seven points in 12 games since he was dealt to the Kraken from the Wild despite mainly playing in a bottom-six role.
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Kraken's Victor Rask: One of each in win
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Rask scored a goal on three shots and added a power-play assist in Monday's 4-2 win over the Senators.
Rask extended his point streak to three games, and he's picked up two goals and two assists in that span. The 29-year-old Swede continues to see third-line minutes, but he's making the most of them. For the season, he's at eight goals, 19 points, 45 shots on net and a plus-6 rating in 40 contests between the Kraken and the Wild.
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Kraken's Victor Rask: Logs helper Saturday
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Rask notched an assist in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the Devils.
Rask helped out on a Will Borgen goal in the first period. The assist gave Rask points in consecutive games for the first time as a member of the Kraken. The 29-year-old forward is up to 17 points, 42 shots on net and a plus-5 rating in 39 contests between the Kraken and the Wild this season, though he's seen a more stable role since he was traded to the Emerald City.
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Kraken's Victor Rask: Finds twine in loss
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Rask scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Flames.
Rask gave the Kraken a 2-1 lead in the second period. He had posted just one assist in six games since his last goal. the 29-year-old has seen time alongside Yanni Gourde for much of his time with the Kraken, which has worked out alright. Rask has 16 points, 42 shots on net and a plus-4 rating in 38 games between the Kraken and the Wild this season.
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Kraken's Victor Rask: Pockets helper
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Rask notched an assist and went plus-2 in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Stars.
Rask helped out on Yanni Gourde's insurance goal in the third period. The 29-year-old Rask has a goal, an assist, seven shots on net and a minus-1 rating in five games with the Kraken since coming over from the Wild via trade. The veteran forward is up to 15 points, 37 shots on net and a plus-6 rating in 34 contests overall. He should continue to see a middle-six role going forward.
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Kraken's Victor Rask: Gets first goal with new team
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Rask scored a goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Monday's 6-1 win over the Kings.
This was Rask's second game as a member of the Kraken, and he tallied in the second period to extend their lead to 3-1. The 29-year-old has seen a middle-six role with his new team after falling out of favor with the Wild. The Swede is up to 14 points, 34 shots on net and a plus-8 rating through 31 contests this season.
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Kraken's Victor Rask: Called up Thursday
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Rask was called up from AHL Charlotte on Thursday, Scott Malone of Root Sports reports.
The Kraken acquired Rask in a deal at the trade deadline Monday. The 29-year-old will likely compete for a bottom-six role with his new team after posting a solid 13 points and 30 shots on net through 29 contests with the Wild this year.
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Kraken's Victor Rask: Sent to Kraken
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Minnesota traded Rask to Seattle for future considerations Monday.
Rask has 10 points in as many games with AHL Iowa and he'll now report to AHL Charlotte. The 29-year-old will likely see some time with the Kraken at some point down the stretch. He's slated to hit unrestricted free agency this offseason.
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Wild's Victor Rask: Assigned to AHL Iowa
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Rask was assigned to AHL Iowa after clearing waivers Saturday.
Rask will play in the minors for the first time since 2013-14, when he played for AHL Charlotte. The 28-year-old has averaged 10:43 of ice time and generated 13 points over 29 games at the NHL level this season.
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Wild's Victor Rask: Waived Friday
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Rask was waived by Minnesota on Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Rask has featured in 29 games this season for the Wild, producing 13 points in 10:44 of average ice time. Should he go unclaimed, the 28-year-old will likely be reassigned to AHL Iowa.
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Wild's Victor Rask: Plucks apple in win
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Rask notched an assist and three shots on goal in Wednesday's 5-0 win over the Blackhawks.
Rask drew the secondary helper on linemate Nico Sturm's insurance tally in the third period. The 28-year-old Rask has picked up assists in each of the last two games. The Swede is up to 13 points, 29 shots on net and a plus-7 rating in 27 contests overall, though he'll likely remain limited to bottom-six minutes when in the lineup.
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Wild's Victor Rask: Offers helper Sunday
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Rask notched an assist in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Islanders.
Rask set up Matthew Boldy for the Wild's third goal of the game. The 28-year-old Rask remains on the fringe of the lineup -- he sat out three games when the Wild were fully healthy up front, but Marcus Foligno's (upper body) absence has allowed Rask to draw back in. The Swede is at 12 points, 26 shots on net and a plus-6 rating through 26 contests, but the instability in his role makes him a risky fantasy option.
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Wild's Victor Rask: Buries goal in blowout win
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Rask scored a goal on two shots in Friday's 7-3 win over the Ducks.
Rask surprisingly also posted a minus-1 rating despite his third-period marker on a pass from Marcus Foligno. The 28-year-old Rask has seen limited usage this season, though the Wild's absences up front allowed him to play 13:57 of ice time, his highest mark since Nov. 28. The Swede is at 11 points (five goals, six assists), 24 shots on net and a plus-5 rating through 23 outings overall.
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Wild's Victor Rask: Back with big club
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Rask was added to the active roster from the taxi squad Saturday.
Rask should be back in the lineup for Saturday's tilt with the Capitals. He has one assist with a minus-3 rating over his last three games. With multiple Wild forwards expected to miss time, the 28-year-old could earn back a regular spot with the team.
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Wild's Victor Rask: Assigned to taxi squad
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Rask joined the taxi squad Thursday.
Rask has averaged 10:43 of ice time and tallied three points through nine appearances since the end of November.
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Wild's Victor Rask: Designated for waivers
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Rask was placed on waivers by the Wild on Tuesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Rask finds himself on the outside looking in after Minnesota elevated top prospects Marco Rossi and Matthew Boldy to the active roster. Still, the 28-year-old center could wind up on the taxi squad if he clears, which would keep him practicing with the team.
