With Justin Faulk suffering a lower-body injury last night that will keep him out of the lineup tonight against Pittsburgh, the Blues have brought up a replacement. The team announced that they’ve recalled defenseman Matt Kessel from AHL Springfield. The 23-year-old was a fifth-round pick by St. Louis back in 2020, going 150th overall. He has spent the full season so far with … [Read more...] about Blues Recall Matt Kessel
Blues Recall Mackenzie MacEachern
One of those teams is the Blues, who recalled winger Mackenzie MacEachern from the AHL’s Springfield Thunderbirds this morning. After spending last season with the Hurricanes, playing in eight playoff games en route to an Eastern Conference Final appearance, MacEachern returned to the team that drafted him on a two-year deal worth $1.55MM in free agency. A one-way contract … [Read more...] about Blues Recall Mackenzie MacEachern
St. Louis Blues Send Mackenzie MacEachern To AHL
Mackenzie MacEachern has been sent back to the AHL after appearing in five games with the St. Louis Blues. They were MacEachern’s first NHL games of the season, with the 29-year-old winger scoring one assist. MacEachern has also managed 22 AHL games this year, netting 12 points and eight penalty minutes. MacEachern is in his second stint with the Blues, spending four years with … [Read more...] about St. Louis Blues Send Mackenzie MacEachern To AHL
Theo Lindstein Added To Sweden’s World Junior Roster
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