The Blues announced Thursday morning that they’ve recalled defenseman Tyler Tucker from AHL Springfield. He takes Pierre-Olivier Joseph’s spot on the active roster after the fellow left-shot was traded to the Penguins last night for future considerations. It’s Tucker’s first recall of the season after he landed on waivers in early October. The 24-year-old was the odd man out in … [Read more...] about Blues Recall Tyler Tucker
Penguins Acquire Pierre-Oliver Joseph
After leaving the Penguins this summer, Pierre-Olivier Joseph is heading back there. The team announced (Twitter link) that they’ve acquired the blueliner from St. Louis in exchange for future considerations. The 25-year-old spent five seasons in Pittsburgh’s system, split between them and AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Over his time with the Penguins, Joseph primarily played in … [Read more...] about Penguins Acquire Pierre-Oliver Joseph
Evening Notes: Pegula, Gourde, Bannister
Elliotte Friedman reported on his 32 Thoughts podcast that Buffalo Sabres owner Terry Pegula met with the team in Montreal to discuss their recent woes. The Sabres are 0-7-3 in their last ten games and have had trade rumors swirling around the team as they are on the way to extending their 13-year playoff drought. Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff is reporting that Pegula’s … [Read more...] about Evening Notes: Pegula, Gourde, Bannister
Radek Faksa Missed Third Consecutive Game
The Vancouver Canucks announced today that they’ve assigned forward Aatu Räty to the Abbotsford Canucks of the American Hockey League. The 22-year-old was recalled on Saturday before the Canucks game against the Bruins but didn’t end up dressing and served as a healthy scratch. The former second-round pick has spent considerable time in the NHL this season, dressing in 20 games … [Read more...] about Radek Faksa Missed Third Consecutive Game
Blues Looking To Move Brandon Saad
The St. Louis Blues made a surprising acquisition yesterday morning by trading for Cam Fowler from the Anaheim Ducks. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the organization isn’t done making moves just yet. On yesterday’s rendition of ’Saturday Headlines’, Friedman reports that the Blues are looking to move on from veteran winger Brandon Saad after making him a healthy … [Read more...] about Blues Looking To Move Brandon Saad