The Coyotes placed Ruzicka on unconditional waivers Friday, according to Chris Johnston of The Athletic.
Ruzicka will have his contract terminated once he passes through waivers. Ruzicka had three goals and nine points in 39 games with the Flames before he was claimed off waivers by Arizona, where he went pointless in three appearances.
Ruzicka (not injury related) was on the ice for practice with the Coyotes on Thursday, Patrick Brown of the Coyotes' official site reports.
Ruzicka's presence at practice suggests he has completed the immigration process after being claimed off waivers from the Flames on Jan. 25. Brown adds that Ruzicka is not expected to be in the lineup Thursday versus the Golden Knights, but the 24-year-old should be available to make his Coyotes debut in the near future.
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Coyotes' Adam Ruzicka: Hopeful to join team Tuesday
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Ruzicka (not injury related) is still working through the immigration process but is hoping to join the Coyotes on Tuesday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.
After he was claimed off waivers from Calgary last week, Ruzicka appears to be trending towards joining the Coyotes before their next game Thursday against Vegas. The 24-year-old Ruzicka had three goals and nine points in 39 games with the Flames. He should serve a similar depth role in Arizona.
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Coyotes' Adam Ruzicka: Claimed off waivers
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Ruzicka was claimed off waivers by the Coyotes from the Flames on Thursday, Randy Sportak of The Hockey News reports.
Ruzicka has three goals and nine points in 39 contests while averaging 10:10 of ice time this season. He'll likely serve primarily in a bottom-six role with the Coyotes, though Ruzicka might be a healthy scratch Thursday to give him time to meet up with the team and perhaps get into a practice with his new squad.
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Flames' Adam Ruzicka: Waived Wednesday
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Ruzicka was placed on waivers Wednesday, per Chris Johnston of The Athletic.
Ruzicka has three goals and nine points in 39 contests with the Flames this season while averaging 10:10 of ice time. He was a healthy scratch for Tuesday's 4-3 loss to St. Louis. If Ruzicka clears waivers, then he'll likely be sent to AHL Calgary.
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Flames' Adam Ruzicka: Puts up power-play helper Saturday
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Ruzicka logged a power-play assist in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Kings.
Ruzicka snapped a seven-game point drought when he set up a Blake Coleman tally in the third period. Ruzicka has played most of the season in a fourth-line role. He exceeded 10:00 of ice time Saturday for the first time in eight games. The 24-year-old has nine points (four on the power play), 29 shots on net and a minus-5 rating through 29 appearances this campaign.
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Flames' Adam Ruzicka: Collects assist in win
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Ruzicka logged an assist in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Hurricanes.
Ruzicka set up Connor Zary's game-tying goal in the third period. The helper was Ruzicka's second over the last three games. The 24-year-old center is holding down a fourth-line role at even strength as well as a spot on the second power-play unit, and it appears he's unlikely to get scratched in the near future. He's up to eight points, 24 shots on net and a minus-3 rating through 21 appearances, though his inability to stick higher in the lineup limits his fantasy value significantly.
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Flames' Adam Ruzicka: Adds power-play helper
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Ruzicka posted a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Canucks.
Ruzicka set up Mikael Backlund's first-period tally. The good news for Ruzicka is that he's played in 12 of the Flames' last 13 games, seemingly steadying his role as the fourth-line center. He also works on the second power-play unit, where he's earned three of his seven points through 19 outings this season. The 24-year-old has added 23 shots on net and a minus-2 rating while seeing limited ice time, so he's not much of an option for most fantasy managers.
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Flames' Adam Ruzicka: Pair of points in win
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Ruzicka scored a goal on three shots, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Friday's 7-4 win over the Stars.
Ruzicka helped out on A.J. Greer's first-period marker and followed up with a goal in the second to spark the Flames' rally. The 24-year-old Ruzicka ended a 10-game point drought with the big game, though that slump has pushed him into a fourth-line role. He's now at six points, 18 shots and a minus-2 rating through 15 appearances this season. The 24-year-old remains in danger of being scratched if his performance dips.
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Flames' Adam Ruzicka: Ready to rock
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Ruzicka (shoulder) will return to the lineup Tuesday versus the Predators, according to Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.
Ruzicka, who missed the past four games with a shoulder injury, is projected to center the fourth line Tuesday in his return to action. He has two goals, two assists and seven shots on net in seven contests this campaign. Ruzicka will replace Andrew Mangiapane, who is serving a one-game suspension for cross-checking Seattle's Jared McCann on Saturday, in the lineup.
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Flames' Adam Ruzicka: Unavailable Saturday
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Ruzicka (shoulder) won't play Saturday against Seattle, according to Brendan Parker of Flames TV.
Ruzicka hasn't played since Oct. 24 because of the injury. He has two goals and four points in seven contests this year. Ruzicka's next opportunity to return will be Tuesday versus Nashville.
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Flames' Adam Ruzicka: Still sitting Wednesday
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Ruzicka (shoulder) will not play Wednesday versus the Stars, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
Ruzicka is set to miss a third straight game with the injury. With the Flames struggling to score, Connor Zary will enter the lineup with Ruzicka and Dillon Dube (undisclosed) out. The Flames' next game is Saturday in Seattle.
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Flames' Adam Ruzicka: Out Sunday
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Ruzicka (shoulder) will not dress for Sunday's matchup with the Oilers, Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Sun reports.
Ruzicka will miss his second straight game after suffering an injury against the Rangers on Oct. 24. The 24-year-old has four points in seven games this season but has been held off the scoresheet in three straight contests. His next chance to suit up will be Wednesday against the Stars.
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Flames' Adam Ruzicka: Questionable for Heritage Classic
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Ruzicka (shoulder) is still day-to-day but has not been ruled out of Sunday's Heritage Classic in Edmonton, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
Ruzicka was hurt Tuesday versus the Rangers. He participated in some of Saturday's outdoor practice, but he did not take line rushes. It appears as though the 24-year-old's status will end up being a game-time decision.
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Flames' Adam Ruzicka: Day-to-day with shoulder injury
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Ruzicka will miss Thursday's game against St. Louis due to a shoulder injury and is day-to-day beyond that, per Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.
Ruzicka sustained the injury when he was hit by the Rangers' Jimmy Vesey during Tuesday's 3-1 loss to New York. Ruzicka's contributed two goals and four points in seven contests this season. With the 24-year-old Ruzicka unavailable Thursday, A.J. Greer is likely to draw back into the lineup after being a healthy scratch Tuesday.
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Flames' Adam Ruzicka: Leaves with injury
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Ruzicka (undisclosed) was hurt after taking a hit from Jimmy Vesey along the boards in Tuesday's game versus the Rangers, Ryan Pike of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
Julian McKenzie of The Athletic reports head coach Ryan Huska didn't have an update on Ruzicka's status after the game. The 24-year-old forward was held off the scoresheet for a third straight contest, but he has been effective with four points through seven outings. He can be considered day-to-day until an update is available.
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Flames' Adam Ruzicka: Tallies game-winner
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Ruzicka scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Sabres.
The Flames got a goal from every line, with Ruzicka representing the second line on the game-winner. The 24-year-old has two goals, two assists, five shots on goal and an even plus-minus rating through four contests, with both of his helpers coming on the power play. If he can stick in a top-six role alongside Nazem Kadri, who set up his goal Thursday, Ruzicka could have some appeal in deeper fantasy formats.
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Flames' Adam Ruzicka: Pair of points Monday
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Ruzicka scored a goal and added a power-play assist in Monday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Capitals.
Ruzicka opened the scoring at 4:47 of the first period and helped out on Dillon Dube's tally later in the frame. It's been a positive first week of the season for Ruzicka, who has a goal, two assists, three shots on goal and a minus-1 rating in a middle-six role. The Flames' lines are still in flux, but it appears the 24-year-old forward has earned an everyday spot in the lineup.
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Flames' Adam Ruzicka: Musters assist in win
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Ruzicka notched a power-play assist in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Jets.
Ruzicka began the season as the Flames' fourth-line center, though he'll have to perform well to keep Dryden Hunt out of the lineup. A role on the second power-play unit should help Ruzicka's offense, and it's still possible he could move up the lineup if he is productive early in the campaign. The 24-year-old had a stint in the top six last season and recorded 20 points over 44 contests overall, though he'll be looking to stick in the lineup more consistently in 2023-24.
