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
Toropchenko And Leddy Day-To-Day; Could Kapanen Be A Waiver Candidate?
The Blues announced (Twitter link) that winger Alexey Toropchenko is listed as day-to-day due to a lower-body injury. The 25-year-old was a quality secondary scorer last season, notching 14 goals along with 165 hits while playing in all 82 games, predominantly in a bottom-six role for St. Louis. Toropchenko has been deployed similarly through the first five contests of … [Read more...] about Toropchenko And Leddy Day-To-Day; Could Kapanen Be A Waiver Candidate?
Nick Leddy Out Day-To-Day, Sundqvist Cleared For Contact
St. Louis Blues defenseman Nick Leddy is being listed as day-to-day after having an injury surface yesterday (as per Lou Korac of NHL.com). The lower-body ailment kept the 33-year-old off the ice today as well making him questionable for the Blues game tomorrow night against the New York Islanders. Leddy blocked a shot against the Minnesota Wild last night that may have been … [Read more...] about Nick Leddy Out Day-To-Day, Sundqvist Cleared For Contact
Blues Place Alexandre Texier On IR, Activate Brandon Saad
The St. Louis Blues have placed forward Alexandre Texier on injured reserve with an upper-body injury. In a corresponding move, St. Louis has also activated forward Brandon Saad after he missed the start of the year to attend to the birth of his third child. The two forwards will likely swap spots in the lineup as St. Louis prepares for their home opener on October 15th. Texier … [Read more...] about Blues Place Alexandre Texier On IR, Activate Brandon Saad
Texier Listed As Day-To-Day
The Blues announced (Twitter link) that winger Alexandre Texier is listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Louis acquired the 25-year-old in the offseason from Columbus after he put up a career-best 30 points in 78 games and quickly signed him to a two-year, $4.2MM contract. Texier had an assist in their season-opening victory over Seattle but missed Thursday’s win … [Read more...] about Texier Listed As Day-To-Day