Poturalski signed a one-year contract with Avangard Omsk of the KHL on Sunday.
During the 2024-25 regular season, Poturalski had one assist in three NHL outings with the Sharks. He also amassed 30 goals and a league-leading 73 points across 59 regular-season appearances for AHL San Jose last campaign.
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Andrew Poturalski: Released from contract
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Poturalski was released from his contract Friday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Poturalski asked the Sharks to release him so he could play outside North America next season. The 31-year-old Buffalo native played three regular-season games with San Jose this season, picking up one assist.
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Sharks' Andrew Poturalski: Loaned to AHL team
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Poturalski was loaned to AHL San Jose on Sunday.
Poturalski has one assist, five shots on goal and four blocked shots in three NHL appearances this season. He has produced 18 goals and 45 points in 41 minor-league outings during the 2024-25 campaign.
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Sharks' Andrew Poturalski: Snags helper in loss
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Poturalski registered an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 8-3 loss to the Stars.
Poturalski earned his first point in three NHL appearances this season. He's added five shots on net and four blocked shots while filling the second-line center role in the absence of Alexander Wennberg (upper body). The helper was Poturalski's first NHL point since the 2021-22 campaign, when he had two helpers over two games with the Hurricanes. He's always been a high-scoring forward in the AHL, but it's never really translated in limited usage in the NHL. He'll have to sustain offense over a longer stretch to be a fantasy option, which could be tough in the Sharks' lineup.
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Sharks' Andrew Poturalski: Summoned from minors
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Poturalski was recalled from AHL San Jose on Tuesday.
Poturalski could make his 2024-25 debut against the Canadiens on Tuesday -- the Sharks are dealing with numerous injuries to their forward group. The 31-year-old did not record a point in two appearances with the Kraken in 2023-24. Before being recalled, the New York native was leading the AHL in scoring with 18 goals and 45 points across 41 games.
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Sharks' Andrew Poturalski: Placed on waivers
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Poturalski was put on waivers Wednesday. He's expected to be reassigned to AHL San Jose if he goes unclaimed.
Poturalski recorded 15 goals and 51 points in 60 regular-season appearances with AHL Coachella Valley in 2023-24. The 30-year-old has two assists in six career NHL games.
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Sharks' Andrew Poturalski: Inks two-year deal
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Poturalski signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Sharks on Wednesday.
Poturalski had 15 goals and 51 points in 60 regular-season AHL games with Coachella Valley in 2023-24. The 30-year-old is projected to spend most, if not all, of the 2024-25 campaign in the minors.
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Kraken's Andrew Poturalski: Returns to minors
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Poturalski was reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Friday.
Poturalski played a pair of games with the Kraken this week, averaging only 6:53 of ice time against Chicago and Toronto. He failed to hit the scoresheet in those contests. Poturalski has two goals and seven points in 11 AHL games this season.
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Kraken's Andrew Poturalski: Back in NHL
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Poturalski was summoned from AHL Coachella Valley on Monday, according to Sound of Hockey.
Poturalski could be a potential replacement for Brandon Tanev (lower body), who didn't practice Saturday after leaving Friday's 5-1 loss to Vancouver. Oliver Bjorkstrand (undisclosed) was also unable to finish Friday's contest. Poturalski has not played in the NHL since the 2021-22 campaign, when he had two assists and four shots on goal with the Hurricanes over two games.
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Kraken's Andrew Poturalski: Returns to minors
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Poturalski was reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Thursday, per CapFriendly.
Poturalski was called up by Seattle on Nov. 14, but he didn't end up playing for the Kraken. He has two goals and seven points in 10 contests with Coachella Valley this season.
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Kraken's Andrew Poturalski: Waived Thursday
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Poturalski was placed on waivers by the Kraken on Thursday, Chris Johnston of TSN reports.
Poturalski has played four career NHL games, picking up a pair of assists in two games with the Hurricanes during the 2021-22 campaign. The 29-year-old should play at AHL Coachella Valley, should he pass through waivers.
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Kraken's Andrew Poturalski: Back earlier than expected
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Poturalski (lower body) played in AHL Coachella Valley's 3-2 triple-overtime win over Calgary on Monday.
Poturalski had two PIM and four shots on goal in his first game action in three months. The 29-year-old was initially expected to miss 4-to-6 months after undergoing surgery in February, but he was able to return early and will look to contribute during the Firebirds' AHL playoff run.
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Kraken's Andrew Poturalski: Done for season
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Poturalski (lower body) underwent surgery Thursday and will be out 4-to-6 months.
Poturalski has been one of the AHL's best forwards over the last couple of seasons. He'll end his first campaign with AHL Coachella Valley having racked up 42 points in 38 contests, though he didn't receive a call-up to Seattle during the season. He is under contract for next season with the Kraken on a one-way deal.
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Hurricanes' Andrew Poturalski: Shipped back to AHL
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Poturalski was reassigned to AHL Chicago on Sunday.
Poturalski recorded an assist in each game he was up with the Hurricanes on Thursday (vs. Detroit) and Saturday (vs. Los Angeles). It's not surprising that he hit the scoresheet at the top level considering the 27-year-old is the current AHL scoring leader with 34 points in 23 games.
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Hurricanes' Andrew Poturalski: Collects first NHL point
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Poturalski picked up a power-play assist in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Red Wings.
Playing in only his third career NHL game and first since 2016-17, the 27-year-old recorded his first career point on the night's opening tally, as his blast from the top of the faceoff circle got stopped by Alex Nedeljkovic only for Nino Niederreiter to bang home the rebound. Poturalski was an emergency call-up due to a wave of absences in Carolina's forward ranks due to COVID-19, but he was leading the team's AHL affiliate in scoring at the time of his promotion. If he sees consistent power-play time, he could have some short-term fantasy value despite his skimpy resume at the top level.
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Hurricanes' Andrew Poturalski: Promoted to top level
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Poturalski was recalled by Carolina on Tuesday, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports.
Poturalski has been exceptional in the minors this season, leading the AHL in scoring with 12 goals and 34 points through 23 contests. The 27-year-old forward could crack the Hurricanes' lineup as soon as Tuesday versus Minnesota.
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Hurricanes' Andrew Poturalski: Grabs one-year deal
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Poturalski agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way pact with Carolina on Wednesday.
Poturalski is coming off a phenomenal 2020-21 season in the minors, as he racked up 43 points in 44 games for AHL San Diego. The 27-year-old center's only NHL experience came back in 2016-17 during a previous stint with Carolina. If he can bring that scoring touch with him to the NHL, the New York native should be capable of breaking into the Canes' lineup this season.
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Ducks' Andrew Poturalski: On waivers list
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Poturalski was placed on waivers Friday, James Mirtle of The Athletic reports.
Poturalski has just two games of NHL experience under his belt which he logged back in 2016-17 with the Hurricanes. He's been moderately successful for AHL San Diego, where he had seven points in 17 contests before losing time to injuries last year. The undrafted forward is a long shot to see any NHL time in 2020-21.
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Ducks' Andrew Poturalski: Remains in Anaheim
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Poturalski signed a one-year deal with the Ducks on Saturday, Eric Stephens of The Athletic reports.
Poturalski spent last season in the Ducks' organization but stayed in the AHL, posting seven points over 17 games. The 26-year-old has a solid minor-league track record, as he recorded at least 22 goals in each of his previous two AHL campaigns, so he'll look to stay healthy and reach that threshold again next year.
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Ducks' Andrew Poturalski: Signs with Anaheim organization
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Poturalski signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Ducks on Tuesday.
Poturalski is a high-end AHL contributor, having taken home the Calder Cup Playoff MVP award last season. That said, he's never quite been able to stick in the NHL, with his only two appearances coming with Carolina back in the 2016-17 season. Poturalski will hope to make the big club in camp.
