The Blues announced Friday that they’ve reassigned defenseman Hunter Skinner to the AHL’s Springfield Thunderbirds. No corresponding move was announced, leaving them with an open roster spot. Skinner, 24, replaced the struggling Logan Mailloux on the roster earlier this month after clearing waivers to begin the campaign. A fourth-round pick of the Rangers in 2019, he was … [Read more...] about Blues Reassign Hunter Skinner
Blues Open To Moving Justin Faulk
Add Justin Faulk’s name to the list of players the Blues will be open to moving if their season-opening slide continues, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period writes. It’s far from the first time Faulk’s name has been brought up in trade speculation. For years, each one of the Blues’ aging top-four group on defense was listed as a potential target. That talk has quieted down … [Read more...] about Blues Open To Moving Justin Faulk
Evening Notes: Neighbours, Kemell, O’Connor
The St. Louis Blues will get leading goal-scorer Jake Neighbours back on their current five-game road trip, per head coach Jim Montgomery. Neighbours has been out with a right-leg injury since St. Louis’ October 25th win over the Detroit Red Wings. He scored two goals in that game, bringing his year-long totals up to six goals in eight games. That mark was double any other … [Read more...] about Evening Notes: Neighbours, Kemell, O’Connor
Blues’ Alexandre Texier Considering Contract Termination
Blues winger Alexandre Texier has considered asking for a contract termination to become an unrestricted free agent, reports Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. He remains on the Blues’ roster for now but has played just once since Oct. 28, sitting as a healthy scratch in nine of their last 10 games. Texier, the first player in NHL history drafted directly from France’s Ligue … [Read more...] about Blues’ Alexandre Texier Considering Contract Termination
Blues Activate Jake Neighbours, To Place Alexandre Texier On Waivers
The Blues announced that they’ve activated left-winger Jake Neighbours from injured reserve. Forward Alexandre Texier was moved to the non-roster list to open up an active roster spot. He will be placed on waivers for assignment to AHL Springfield, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported earlier Thursday that Texier was considering … [Read more...] about Blues Activate Jake Neighbours, To Place Alexandre Texier On Waivers