Albany Devils Today -- November 14, 2016
November 14, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany Devils News Release
- TODAY'S STORYLINES
Straka Gets Top Billing: Petr Straka went from being a healthy scratch for Lehigh Valley to being a top-six forward for the Albany Devils. New Jersey acquired the 24-year-old on Saturday from Philadelphia for a conditional seventh round selection in either the 2017 or 2018 NHL Draft. The 24-year-old joined the Devils for their practice today at the Knickerbacker Ice Arena. He was paired with Blake Pietila and John Quenneville.
"I'm excited, it's been a while," Straka said. "I understand the complicated situation we had in Lehigh Valley and I was told there were too many guys ahead of me. So I took it as a chance to start looking for something else. I feel very happy and lucky that it worked out and I could stay in the American League. I'm excited just to get things going."
Gazdic Assigned: Luke Gazdic has cleared waivers and has been assigned to Albany. New Jersey made the announcement this afternoon. Gazdic, 26, signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Devils prior to the start of this season. He has been with New Jersey since training camp, but has not played due to a broken left foot suffered while blocking a shot against Philadelphia in the preseason opener on Sept. 26.
Weekend Recap: With just one win in their previous five games, the Devils hit the reset button last week. After four days of practice, the team responded with back-to-back home victories: 6-3 against Hershey Friday and 4-3 against St. John's Saturday. Blake Pietila led all scorers with five points, including a hat trick Saturday. Joe Blandisi tied a career-high with four points (2g-2a) Friday and Rod Pelley scored in back-to-back games.
- UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Tuesday: Practice at Knickerbacker (10 am)
Wednesday: Morning skate at BlueCross Arena (11:15 am); Devils at Americans (7:05 pm)
Thursday: Practice at Knickerbacker (Noon)
Friday: Morning skate at Knickerback (10 am); Devils at Senators (7:05 pm)
Saturday: Morning skate at Oncenter (11:15 am); Devils at Crunch (7:00 pm)
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