12:35 p.m.: The Blues have activated Sundqvist off IR, per a team release. That fills Thomas’ vacant roster spot and has the Blues back at the maximum of 23 players. He’ll likely play tomorrow for the first time since sustaining a torn ACL against the Golden Knights in late March. 11:18 a.m.: The Blues have placed center Robert Thomas on injured reserve, per a team release. The … [Read more...] about Blues Place Robert Thomas On Injured Reserve, Activate Oskar Sundqvist
Blues Place Nick Leddy On IR, Activate Alexandre Texier
The Blues announced today that they’ve placed defenseman Nick Leddy on injured reserve with a lower-body injury. It’s presumably retroactive to his last appearance on Oct. 15 against the Wild, so he’ll be eligible to return whenever he’s cleared to play. He remains day-to-day, so his absence shouldn’t stretch for too much longer. They’ve filled his roster spot with … [Read more...] about Blues Place Nick Leddy On IR, Activate Alexandre Texier
Blues Sign Jake Neighbours To Two-Year Extension
The Blues will avoid restricted free agency next summer with young winger Jake Neighbours. He’s put pen to paper on a two-year, $7.5MM extension, per a team release. It’s a solid bridge deal for the 2020 26th overall pick. Now 22, Neighbours emerged as a top secondary goal-scoring option for St. Louis last season. He tied with Pavel Buchnevich for second on the team in goals … [Read more...] about Blues Sign Jake Neighbours To Two-Year Extension
Alexandre Texier Expected To Return Tomorrow
A formal roster move from the St. Louis Blues is expected tomorrow as Lou Korac of The Hockey News reports Alexandre Texier should be activated from injured reserve for the team’s contest tomorrow night. The Blues have a full 23-man roster at the moment meaning one player will have to be demoted to their AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds, or placed on injured reserve … [Read more...] about Alexandre Texier Expected To Return Tomorrow
Morning Notes: Broberg, Holmberg, Walman
One of the league’s most eye-opening offseason acquisitions has been making a significant impact with his new club early on. When the Blues signed former Oilers Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway to successful offer sheets, most viewed their contracts as a bet on their upside rather than their current prowess. That was especially true in Broberg’s case, as the Blues inked him to … [Read more...] about Morning Notes: Broberg, Holmberg, Walman