Strand has two goals, six assists, 33 PIMs and a -24 plus/minus through 46 games played with the San Diego Gulls (AHL) and has been traded to Buffalo for Chase Priskie. He played in five games earlier this season with Anaheim, failing to pick up a point.

Strand appeared in a combined 21 NHL games with the Kings over the last two seasons, posting three assists. He spent most of the 2021-22 season with Ontario (AHL), scoring three goals and four assists (seven points) in 32 games.

Strand did not get into a game during his call-up. He returns to Ontario where he has one goal and one assist (two points) in four games.