Buffalo acquired Strand from Anaheim on Friday in exchange for blueliner Chase Priskie.
Strand has appeared in five games with Anaheim this season. He also has two goals and six assists in 46 contests at the AHL level this campaign.
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Ducks' Austin Strand: Sent down Tuesday
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Strand was reassigned to AHL San Diego on Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
Strand has a minus-2 rating, five hits, five shots on goal and four blocked shots through five appearances this season. With Kevin Shattenkirk back from injury, it appears Strand's role with the NHL club will be significantly reduced.
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Ducks' Austin Strand: Rejoins NHL squad
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Strand was promoted from AHL San Diego on Monday, per CapFriendly.
Strand was quickly recalled after being sent down to the AHL on Sunday. He could dress in a bottom-pair role Tuesday against Detroit.
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Ducks' Austin Strand: Dropped to AHL
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Strand was reassigned to AHL San Diego on Sunday, per CapFriendly.
Strand made his season debut against Chicago on Saturday, logging 11:37 of ice time and dishing out three hits. The 25-year-old blueliner could be back with the big club in the near future if Kevin Shattenkirk (lower body) misses more time.
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Ducks' Austin Strand: Summoned by Ducks
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Strand was called up by Anaheim on Friday, according to Lisa Dillman of The Orange County Register.
Strand has a goal and four points in 11 AHL games this season. He'll probably serve on the third pairing if he ends up playing Saturday against Chicago.
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Ducks' Austin Strand: Snags two-way deal
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Strand signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Ducks on Thursday.
Strand spent most of the 2021-22 season with AHL Ontario, picking up seven points through 32 games, but he also drew into eight contests with the Kings, notching two assists over that span. The 25-year-old defender will likely have a similar role with the Ducks in 2022-23.
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Kings' Austin Strand: Called back up
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Strand was recalled from AHL Ontario on Tuesday.
Strand continues to bounce between the NHL and AHL, managing two points in five games with the Kings and seven in 32 with the Reign. It's unclear if he'll suit up Tuesday against Colorado.
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Kings' Austin Strand: Headed back to minors
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Strand was demoted to AHL Ontario on Monday.
Strand logged 15:59 of ice time against the Panthers on Sunday, garnering two shots, two hits and a block. Considering the Kings also demoted Christian Wolanin on Monday, it likely means Matt Roy (lower body) will be ready to rejoin the lineup versus Colorado on Tuesday.
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Kings' Austin Strand: Bounced to minors
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Strand was demoted to AHL Ontario on Thursday.
Strand has two assists while averaging 15:49 of ice time through four NHL games this season. If the team is still dealing with several blue line injuries after the All-Star break, the 24-year-old could be recalled again.
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Kings' Austin Strand: Back on active roster
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Strand was promoted from the taxi squad to the active roster Wednesday.
Strand is expected to slot into a bottom-pairing role for Wednesday's matchup with Detroit. He's gone scoreless while averaging 15:50 of ice time through three NHL appearances this season.
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Kings' Austin Strand: Dropped to taxi squad
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Strand was moved to the taxi squad Monday.
Strand logged 15:16 of ice time versus the Penguins on Sunday in which he generated one hit, one block and a plus-1 rating. With Mikey Anderson (upper body) placed on injured reserve, it will likely come down to Strand or fellow taxi-squad member Christian Wolanin for a spot in the lineup against Detroit on Wednesday.
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Kings' Austin Strand: On active roster
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Strand was promoted to the active roster from the taxi squad Saturday.
Strand could make his third NHL appearance of the season as soon as Saturday's game against Philadelphia. The 24-year-old has yet to record an NHL point this season.
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Kings' Austin Strand: Rejoins taxi squad
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Strand was demoted from the active roster to the taxi squad Tuesday.
Strand did not add a third NHL appearance of 2021-22 during his recent stint on the active roster. He was demoted two days after being elevated Sunday. The 24-year-old's last NHL point was recorded Feb. 11 against San Jose in the 2020-21 season and he has participated in 11 NHL contests since.
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Kings' Austin Strand: Recalled to active roster
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Strand was promoted from the taxi squad to the active roster Sunday, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.
Strand has averaged 16:06 of ice time and been held pointless over two NHL appearances this season. He has tallied five points over 16 games with AHL Ontario in 2021-22. The 24-year-old's most recent NHL appearance was Oct. 28 against Winnipeg.
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Kings' Austin Strand: Elevated to taxi squad
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Strand was added to the taxi squad from AHL Ontario on Friday.
The Kings made a flurry of roster moves Friday, indicating Strand's promotion may just be a paper move. If that ends up being the case, look for Strand to return to AHL Ontario prior to Sunday's matchup with New Jersey.
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Kings' Austin Strand: Demoted to AHL
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Strand was reassigned to AHL Ontario from the taxi squad Tuesday, per John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio.
Strand has appeared in two NHL contests this season. He will rejoin AHL Ontario, where he has posted five points over 16 appearances.
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Kings' Austin Strand: Joins taxi squad
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Strand was reassigned from AHL Ontario to the taxi squad Friday.
Strand has recorded two goals and three assists over 16 appearances with AHL Ontario in 2021-22. He appeared in two NHL contests on Oct. 25 and 28 of this season, going scoreless while averaging 16:06 of ice time over that span.
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Kings' Austin Strand: Reassigned to AHL
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Strand was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Friday, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports.
Strand continues to bounce between levels, having played in just two games with the Kings on Oct. 25 and 28. He has one assist in 15 career NHL contests with no additional stats that move the fantasy needle.
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Kings' Austin Strand: Brought up to big club
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Strand was recalled by the Kings on Monday, per CBS.
Strand is expected to it as a healthy scratch for Wednesday's game versus Washington. He's gone scoreless through two NHL appearances this season.
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Kings' Austin Strand: Demoted to AHL
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The Kings sent Strand to AHL Ontario on Sunday, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports.
Strand continues his back-and-forth between Los Angeles and Ontario, as he's now been called up and sent down four times this season. He's played sparingly when with the Kings, having been a healthy scratch each of the last eight games.
