The Islanders acquired defenseman Scott Perunovich from the Blues on Monday in exchange for a conditional 2026 fifth-round pick, both clubs announced. Perunovich, 26, slots into the Islanders’ blue line after righty Ryan Pulock landed on injured reserve this morning. His acquisition signals the latter is expected to miss significant time, so he and recent free-agent … [Read more...] about Islanders Acquire Scott Perunovich From Blues
Viktor Lodin Could Return To The NHL Next Season
Viktor Lodin’s first stint in North America came and went with little fanfare. However, now that he’s having a strong season back home in Sweden, a return could be back on the radar. Aftonbladet’s Tomas Ros and Hans Abrahamsson report (subscription link) that there are multiple NHL teams (including the Blues and Red Wings) believed to be scouting the forward and that Lodin … [Read more...] about Viktor Lodin Could Return To The NHL Next Season
Blues Expected To Reassign Otto Stenberg To AHL
The Blues will likely have center prospect Otto Stenberg finish his 2024-25 season in North America after starting the year on loan to the Swedish Hockey League’s Malmö Redhawks, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports. Malmö confirmed that Stenberg won’t be returning to the club this season after representing the Swedes at the 2025 World Junior Championship. Stenberg, 19, … [Read more...] about Blues Expected To Reassign Otto Stenberg To AHL
Faksa Could Return Thursday
Blues center Radek Faksa is nearing a return to the lineup and could be an option to suit up on Thursday, relays Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic (Twitter link). The soon-to-be 31-year-old is dealing with a lower-body injury and has played just once in the last four weeks. In his first season with St. Louis, Faksa hasn’t been a big offensive contributor thus far, carrying … [Read more...] about Faksa Could Return Thursday
Texier Returns To Lineup, Faksa Still Out With Lower-Body Injury
Lou Korac of The Hockey News reported earlier that forward Alexandre Texier would be a game-time decision for the St. Louis Blues this afternoon. Additionally, Korac shared that bottom-six forward Radek Faksa would miss his third straight game with a lower-body injury.Texier has been battling an illness and missed St. Louis’ recent game against the Nashville Predators on … [Read more...] about Texier Returns To Lineup, Faksa Still Out With Lower-Body Injury