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Jets’ Anton Forsberg: Added to active roster
Winnipeg added Anton Forsberg (COVID-19 protocols) to the active roster Saturday.Forsberg has been in the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol since being claimed by the Winnipeg Jets on Jan. 15, but he’s finally been cleared to join the team. The 28-year-old Swede will slot in as Winnipeg’s third netminder behind Connor Hellebuyck and Laurent Brossoit.
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Jets’ Anton Forsberg: Placed in COVID-19 protocol
Anton Forsberg was put on the league’s COVID-19 protocol list Friday, Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston reports.Forsberg was claimed off waivers by the Winnipeg Jets on Friday and will need to be cleared from the protocol list before he’s able to join his new team. The 28-year-old is expected to be behind Connor Hellebuyck and Laurent Brossoit on the depth chart when he returns.
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Jets’ Anton Forsberg: Claimed off waivers again
Anton Forsberg was picked up off the waiver wire by the Winnipeg Jets from the Hurricanes on Friday, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reports.This marks the second time Forsberg has been claimed off waivers in the past week, so he’ll now be headed to Winnipeg after starting the year in Edmonton. The veteran netminder figures to serve as the third option for the Jets, but he’ll have to be placed on waivers again if Winnipeg wants to assign him to the taxi squad.
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Hurricanes’ Anton Forsberg: Placed on waivers
The Carolina Hurricanes waived Anton Forsberg on Thursday, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reports.The Hurricanes have Petr Mrazek and James Reimer locked in as their top-two netminders, so they’re likely hoping Forsberg will pass through waivers unclaimed so they can place him on their taxi squad. The 28-year-old backstop appeared in three games with Carolina last campaign, compiling a 1-1-0 record while posting a 3.36 GAA and .897 save percentage.
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Hurricanes’ Anton Forsberg: Claimed by Carolina
The Carolina Hurricanes claimed Anton Forsberg off waivers Tuesday, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reports.The Hurricanes placed Alex Nedeljkovic on waivers in a corresponding move, so they’re likely hoping to have Forsberg on their taxi squad and Nedeljkovic in the minors where he can continue to get playing time. Forsberg drew into three games with Carolina last campaign, posting a 1-1-0 record while registering a 3.36 GAA and .897 save percentage.
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Oilers’ Anton Forsberg: On waivers Monday
Anton Forsberg was placed on waivers Monday.Forsberg is likely to be the Edmonton Oilers’ goalie on their taxi squad in 2020-21, but he needs to pass through waivers to be eligible for that role. The 28-year-old Swede is unlikely to see much playing time in the NHL this year with Mikko Koskinen and Mike Smtih ahead of him on the depth chart.
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Oilers’ Anton Forsberg: Finds new home in Edmonton
Anton Forsberg signed a one-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers on Friday.Forsberg has been solid in the AHL over the last two seasons with a .913 save percentage, but he’s been unable to maintain a consistent role at the top level. With the Oilers bringing back Mike Smith to back up Mikko Koskinen, Forsberg will spend most of the season in the minors.
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Hurricanes’ Anton Forsberg: Nets first win in OT
Anton Forsberg made 24 saves in Saturday’s 3-2 overtime win over the Islanders.The 27-year-old collected his first NHL win in almost two years with a strong performance — coincidentally, the last one also came against the Isles, a 3-1 Blackhawks victory on Mar. 24, 2018. Forsberg will continue to handle No. 1 duties for the Canes until Petr Mrazek (concussion) or James Reimer (lower body) gets healthy.
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Hurricanes’ Anton Forsberg: In net for key road game
Anton Forsberg will start Saturday’s game against the Islanders.Both Forsberg and Islanders goalie Thomas Greiss got the hook in their respective previous appearances, so Carolina’s disadvantage in goal may not be as substantial as it has been recently with the team’s top two goalies still on the mend. With three points separating the Islanders — who hold the last playoff spot in the Eastern Conference — from the Carolina Hurricanes, this will be a game of massive importance for both clubs.
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Hurricanes’ Anton Forsberg: Gets yanked
Anton Forsberg was pulled in the second period of Saturday’s 4-3 overtime loss to Montreal after allowing three goals on 20 shots.He got the yank at 4:03 of the second after giving up two goals in 17 seconds. Forsberg was replaced by Alex Nedeljkovic, who made 18 saves in relief in a 4-3 overtime loss. The Canes are going to roll with the hot hand in the blue paint, so you need to own both guys. But neither is an ideal choice.
