There's the news from JK: no return for Andy McDonald for the rest of the night. #stlblues
McDonald went into the boards shoulder-first. Although leaving the game is a bad sign, owners have to be happy he doesn't have another concussion.
Andy McDonald News
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#Stlblues lineup this morning 10-21-57
McDonald gets dropped down to the second line. Since returning to the lineup on February 12th, he has five goals and eight points.
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Look for Andy McDonald to move up & play with David Backes & T.J. Oshie on the top line tonight. #stlblues
Since returning to the lineup, McDonald has three goals and four points in six games. Moving up to the top line, with arguably the team's best players, shouldn't hurt.
Clarification: McDonald missed practice today with the flu, not a maintenance day.
McDonald has been a catalyst to the team's offense so losing him for a game would hurt. Through eight games, he has three goals and six points.
Hot Streak
Andy McDonald now has a goal in three consecutive games. #stlblues
McDonald came into today's game with two goals and five points in seven games. He is creeping towards point-per-game production if he keeps up this pace.
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Blues forward Andy McDonald has been activated from injured reserve and he'll likely rejoin the lineup for Sunday's 6 p.m. game vs. San Jose.
Look for McDonald to play on the second line with Patrik Berglund and Chris Stewart.
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Sources confirm Andy McDonald will return to the lineup Sunday night when St. Louis hosts San Jose.
McDonald practiced on the second line this morning so expect him to play there on Sunday. The center/left wing registered two assists in three games before getting concussed.
Andy McDonald is still day to day. No clearance to play yet.
McDonald practiced with the second line this morning but is not expected to play. The veteran center has been relegated to only three games this season.
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It looks like it’s only a matter of time before the Blues get forward Andy McDonald back in the lineup. I would think Saturday is doubtful with the team set to play three games in four nights but barring an unexpected setback, fans can be sure to see McDonald back either Sunday or Tuesday.
Sounds like McDonald could return this weekend. The veteran center has been relegated to only three games this season.
Andy McDonald & Alex Steen will not travel with the team for upcoming 3 game trip. #stlblues
Both players will officially miss three more games. McDonald practiced most of this week with contact which is still a good sign. The veteran center has been relegated to only three games this season.
Here's the telltale sign no McDonald or Steen tonight: neither are on the ice today for the morning skate. #stlblues
McDonald practiced most of this week with contact which is still a good sign. The veteran center has been relegated to only three games this season.
Can confirm Andy McDonald is out for Friday's game vs. #Kings
McDonald practiced most of this week with contact which is still a good sign. The veteran center has been relegated to only three games this season.
Steen and McDonald still skating with extras. Availability for tomorrow looks unlikely. #stlblues
McDonald practiced most of this week with contact. The veteran center has been relegated to only three games this season.
Hitchcock said he is encouraged, but he's not ready to pencil either into the lineup yet, either.
McDonald practiced for the two days in a row with contact. Skating on an extra line likely indicates he won't play this week.
McDonald centering Steen & Porter. #stlblues
McDonald practiced for the first time with contact. Skating on an extra line likely indicates he won't play this week.
Great to see #Blues Andy McDonald on the trip to Montreal. No timetable but a positive step. Still on IR.
McDonald continues to take steps in a positive direction and could get back into the lineup this season.
Every time I see Andy McDonald on the ice, his workload continues to be ramped up. This would be a big addition to the lineup. #stlblues
Certainly sounds like the Blues could get McDonald back into the lineup shortly. The wounded playmaker would add a first-line talent to a good mix of forwards.
Andy McDonald said initially he thought he was done for good after this concussion. Scary stuff to think about. #stlblues
Good news to hear that the veteran playmaker is not, in fact, done. McDonald may be a good pickup if he can get healthy during the regular season.
Left winger Andy McDonald, who has been out since Oct. 13 with a concussion, skated at the team's practice facility today.
McDonald takes the first step towards recovery but remains at least a month away from getting back into game action. Considering the playmaker struggled with concussions over the last two seasons it remains to be seen if he can fully recover.
I asked Hitchcock about Andy McDonald. Said he hasn't even seen him yet. Will update situation next week. Doesn't sound like he's on horizon
Probably safe to drop McDonald, who is suffering from his second concussion this year.