Team Sweden has also made a roster move for the upcoming World Juniors. They announced (Twitter link) that Blues defenseman Theo Lindstein has been added to their roster for the event, replacing Jakob Noren who was injured in pre-tournament action. The 18-year-old was the 29th pick back in June and has spent the majority of this season in Sweden’s second-tier Allsvenskan … [Read more...] about Theo Lindstein Added To Sweden’s World Junior Roster
Blues Assign Hugh McGing To AHL
The Blues have assigned forward Hugh McGing to the AHL’s Springfield Thunderbirds, general manager Doug Armstrong said today. McGing will get extended playing time in the minors over the holidays while the NHL roster freeze is in effect until December 28. St. Louis recalled McGing, 25, for his first stint on the NHL roster in 2023-24 earlier this month. He’s played in all five … [Read more...] about Blues Assign Hugh McGing To AHL
Blues Add Brad Richards As Power Play Consultant
The Blues have added long-time NHL center Brad Richards as a power play consultant, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman relays in his latest 32 Thoughts column. Richards put up 377 points with the man advantage during his 15-year NHL career, putting him in a tie for 76th in NHL history in that department. Louis enters play tonight with a power play success rate of just 8.4%, putting … [Read more...] about Blues Add Brad Richards As Power Play Consultant
Blues Recall Mackenzie MacEachern
The Blues recalled winger Mackenzie MacEachern from AHL Springfield on Wednesday, a team release states. To stay under the 23-player roster limit, the team assigned winger Jakub Vrána to Springfield after he cleared waivers earlier today. MacEachern, 29, has 115 games of NHL experience, although none of them have come this season. All those regular-season NHL appearances have … [Read more...] about Blues Recall Mackenzie MacEachern
St. Louis Blues Fire Craig Berube
The St. Louis Blues have made a surprising coaching change. The team has announced that head coach Craig Berube has been relieved of his duties. In addition, Drew Bannister, the head coach of their AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds, has been named the interim bench boss in St. Louis. A veteran of over 1,000 games as a player, Berube is best known for the magical run … [Read more...] about St. Louis Blues Fire Craig Berube