Thorburn played just 1:52 TOI in his season debut in Chicago on Saturday. Thorburn doesn’t bring a lot to the Blues lineup, so he heads back to San Antonio and Zach Sanford has been called-up.
Thorburn went down to San Antonio to open the year but was quickly recalled, taking Niko Mikkola’s spot on the roster. Thorburn won’t be a regular in a deep Blues’ lineup and doesn’t carry any fantasy value when he does play. Thorburn has averaged just five goals, eight assists (13 points) and 99 PIMS per 82 games over 800 games during his NHL career.
Thorburn was a healthy scratch for the last two games but he will draw in for Patrik Berglund tonight vs. the Red Wings. Thorburn is still searching for his first goal of the season—he has just four assists and 33 PIMS in 33 games this season.
Thorburn has a minus-1 rating and two PIMS through two contests. He has absolutely zero fantasy relevance and will be replaced by Wade Megan today.
The Blues traded Ryan Reaves to the Penguins at the NHL Draft so bring in Chris Thorburn to replace the lost toughness. The 34-year-old had three goals, one assist and 95 PIMS in 64 games with the Jets a year ago.
Thorburn was a healthy scratch during the Jets’ season opener, but he will draw into the lineup for Joel Armia on Saturday. Thorburn had just 12 points (6G / 6A) in 82 games last season.
Thorburn has recorded 11 points (2G / 9A) with 65 penalty minutes in 55 games this season. The Jets have recalled Patrice Cormier to take Thorburn's spot.
Expect Thorburn to play on the third line tonight. He has four goals and 10 points with 81 PIM in 68 games.
Thorburn is expected to miss at least one more game. He has four goals and 10 points in 68 games.
Thorburn is expected to miss the next two games. He has four goals and 10 points in 68 games.
Tough luck for Thorburn, who is a heart-and-soul player for the Jets. He has four goals and 10 points in 68 games.
The three fan favorites are reunited for tonight's tilt.
