Tuukka Rask released from PTO with Providence Bruins

Tuukka Rask's professional tryout with the Providence Bruins has ended, and the goaltender didn't get the chance to suit up for a game. Rask hasn't played since last season after undergoing hip surgery over the summer. The idea was to send him to the AHL to get back in game shape after his recovery from the operation, but Providence was shut down due to an outbreak of COVID-19. Boston coach Bruce Cassidy said what happens now is still being sorted out.

"I have nothing else other than Providence's next game right now is Friday," Cassidy said. "So we'll have to discuss whether that's in play or right into our net at some point.

"So that's what the discussion will entail, but we have a few days to sort through that so I imagine we'll get to it tomorrow or Wednesday."

As far as anyone can tell, Rask hasn't officially signed with Boston yet, although that seems to be a foregone conclusion at some point. Cassidy has said he plans to keep Rask and fellow goaltenders Jeremy Swayman and Linus Ullmark on the roster at least for the first couple of weeks.

Update: Boston Bruins officially sign Tuukka Rask

Source: TSN.ca

MUST READ

43 minutes ago  |  By Aaron Itovitch 900-Game NHL Veteran Likely to Retire After Refusing to Sign With Canadian Team

1 hour ago  |  By Aaron Itovitch Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving Addresses Struggling Player Nick Robertson in New Interview

3 hours ago  |  By Julien Trekker Terrifying Scene for Carolina Hurricanes Goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov as He Blacks Out on the Ice

16 hours ago  |  By Tom Banks Angry John Tortorella Calls Out One Flyers Player: Trade is Likely Per Elliotte Friedman

18 hours ago  |  By Tom Banks Quinn Hughes Ejected: Suspension May be Coming for the Reigning Norris Winner

19 hours ago  |  By Tom Banks Matvei Michkov Stuns With Crazy Quote in Post-Game Interview Following OT Winner

20 hours ago  |  By Tom Banks Jeremy Swayman on the Verge of Losing the Starting Role in Boston: His Contract Looks Like a Disaster

23 hours ago  |  By TJ Tucker Detroit Red Wings Place Massive Six-Foot-Six Forward on Waivers

MORE STORIES