In his first 26 games with the Blues, the rookie scored a goal and four points. He'll probably be better served with more time in the minors.
Evgeny Grachev News
Grachev may stay in the lineup due to the flu bug. The rookie has a goal and four points in 26 games.
Grachev moves from the second line to the fourth. The rookie has a goal and four points through 25 games.
Grachev should start tonight's game on the second line which gives him a good chance to create some offense. The rookie has a goal and four points through 24 games.
Grachev's promotion is a sign that Matt D'Agostini may miss some playing time. The rookie has a goal and four points through 24 games.
Grachev will not play tonight as Ken Hitchcock wants more speed in the lineup. He scored a goal and four points over 24 games.
Grachev has a goal and four points through 23 games, shuffling around the lineup. The rookie continues to have growing pains so he likely is at least a year away from becoming a productive NHLer.
Grachev has three assists through 19 games but has been more productive while playing on scoring lines.
Grachev has two assists over 18 games and should find his way back into the fourth line mix.
With Matt D'Agostini questionable for Thursday's game, Grachev could get a chance at playing on a scoring line. If not, expect him to replace Ryan Reaves or Chris Porter in the lineup.
Grachev being recalled is a sign that Matt D'Agostini is not healthy enough to play. Expect the big winger to get a change on the third line.
With most of the team fully healthy it only makes sense to demote Grachev in order for him to get real playing time. The rookie posted two assists in 17 games with the Blues.
Grachev may return to the lineup tonight and while Ryan Reaves is pushed out of the lineup. He totaled two assists over 17 games prior to getting hurt.
Grachev took some reps on the fourth line and could draw back into the lineup shortly. The rookie has two assists through 17 games.
Grachev will miss at least seven days due to this injury. The former third round pick registered two assists shuffling between the top three lines. Look for Chris Porter and Brett Sterling to stay in the lineup with him out.
Grachev will not play tonight, so keep him out of your lineup if rostered. Likely day-to-day but stay tuned for a further update.
Despite enormous potential, Grachev has not been able to produce at the NHL level. The Russian winger has two assists in 17 games, playing everywhere between the top and fourth line.
Grachev moves up to a scoring line -- where the Blues envisioned him when they acquired him. The rookie registered two helpers through 14 games.
The team practiced without Jason Arnott so we don't know if Grachev will actually play on that line during a game. Check back at some point Friday before gametime.
Grachev could draw in on the top line with Andy McDonald sidelined. If he does, the native of Khabarovsk will be making his debut with the Blues.