On Friday, the Blues opened up a roster spot when they traded defenseman Robert Bortuzzo to the Islanders. Today, they’ve filled that vacancy as they recalled forward Hugh McGing, per the AHL’s transactions log. The 25-year-old is in his fourth season in St. Louis’ system after being a fifth-round pick back in 2018 (138th overall). McGing made his NHL debut last year, getting … [Read more...] about Blues Recall Hugh McGing
New York Islanders Acquire Robert Bortuzzo
The New York Islanders have acquired defenseman Robert Bortuzzo from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for a 2024 seventh-round draft pick. This news isn’t entirely surprising given the recent announcement that Islanders defenseman Ryan Pulock has been placed on injured reserve. Pulock’s injury left the Islanders thin on the right side of their blueline, a significant problem for … [Read more...] about New York Islanders Acquire Robert Bortuzzo
Scott Perunovich Set To Return To The Lineup After Healthy Scratches
Scott Perunovich will slot back into the Blues lineup after serving as a healthy scratch. He’s only played in two of the Blues’ 11 games this season, going without a point, penalty, or any change in his +/-. Perunovich has fought through a series of injuries over the last few seasons, only playing in 69 games since the end of the 2019-20 season. 28 of those games were in the … [Read more...] about Scott Perunovich Set To Return To The Lineup After Healthy Scratches
Paul Stastny Announces Retirement
Free agent forward Paul Stastny has confirmed his retirement from the NHL after a 17-season, 1,145-game career in an interview Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic published Tuesday. The 37-year-old was a key two-way center for most of his career. Drafted in the second round by Colorado back in 2005, Stastny went on to play in eight seasons with the Avs where he made an immediate … [Read more...] about Paul Stastny Announces Retirement
Alexey Toropchenko Out With Lower-Body Injury
Dealing with lower-body issues during the preseason for the St.Louis Blues, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic is reporting that Alexey Toropchenko will once again miss some time with a lower-body injury. Specifically, Rutherford notes that it is considered day-to-day, which should give him solid time to recover given that the team doesn’t play again until this upcoming … [Read more...] about Alexey Toropchenko Out With Lower-Body Injury