Andy McDonald News

McDonald, 35, has 489 points in 685 games with the Anaheim Ducks and Blues, but concussion issues have plagued him over the years. "I'm fortunate to get out now," McDonald told Andy Strickland of the website TrueHockey.com. "I know I could play two or three more years and I love the game of hockey, but health-wise I know I shouldn't be playing." McDonald spent the past six seasons with the Blues, and had 21 points in 37 regular-season games, but was held without a point in the Blues' first-round playoff loss to the Los Angeles Kings.

McDonald missed Sunday's game vs Detroit with the flu.

Monitor his status after the Blues morning skate.

Kris Russell will play at forward in McDonald's place.

No word on why McDonald is not on the ice. It does not appear as if he will play this afternoon.

McDonald hasn't played since February 23rd because of a knee injury. He has been injury prone throughout his career, so while he is a good player he is always an injury risk. He has 11 points in 18 games this season.

McDonald missed the Blues last nine games with a knee injury. He has had a hard time staying healthy in his career so there is no surprise he is having another injury plagued season. It sounds like he could return tomorrow, but we won't know until after tomorrow's morning skate at the earliest.

The Blues have home games Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday of this week so it sounds like McDonald will be back soon.

McDonald got tangled up with Alex Steen in practice yesterday and left the ice without putting any weight on his left leg. He has been placed on IR today with no timetable for his return.

Looks like McDonald will be ready for the season opener Saturday against the Red Wings. He is a gamble in fantasy leagues because he's had a hard time staying healthy throughout his career.

McDonald looks to continue his production with Backes after being paired with Berglund for much of the playoffs.

Expect McDonald to slot back into the lineup on the second line. He has nine goals and 19 points in 21 games.

Put McDonald back into your lineup on Saturday. He has nine goals and 19 points in 21 games.

He could return at some point this week but not tonight. McDonald has nine goals and 19 points in 21 games.

He could return at some point this week; possibly tonight. McDonald has nine goals and 19 points in 21 games.

Sounds like all three players have been cleared for contact which indicates they can return soon. McDonald has nine goals and 19 points in 21 games.

McDonald skating is a good sign even though he is expected to miss a few more games. His next step would clearly be to take contact and take line rushes.

McDonald skating is a good sign even though he is expected to miss a few more games. His next step would clearly be to take contact and return to practice.

Don't expect McDonald to play for at least a week as the team hopes to rest him for the playoffs. The oft-injured forward has nine goals and 19 points in 21 games.

Don't expect McDonald to play tomorrow as the team hopes to rest him for the playoffs. The oft-injured forward has nine goals and 19 points in 21 games.