With the Blues blue line mostly healthy, Russell will likely shuffle in and out of the lineup. He has three goals and five points since coming to St. Louis.
Russell has been out since December 27th due to a groin injury. When he returns, he will have to fight for playing time with Ian Cole and Kent Huskins.
Tough break for Russel, who was fitting in nicely under Ken Hitchcock. Prior to getting hurt he scored three goals and five points through 21 games.
Tough break for Russel, who was fitting in nicely under Ken Hitchcock. Prior to getting hurt he scored three goals and five points through 21 games.
Check back for a further update on the Blues d-man. He scored three goals and five points through 21 games with the Blues.
Russel draws back into the lineup and likely plays on the third defensive pairing. He has a goal in his only game in St. Louis.
Russel scored two goals and an assist in 12 games this season. He struggled over his five seasons in Columbus so perhaps a change in scenery will help the youngster.
Russel scored two goals and three points over 12 games this season. Although he's been a healthy scratch in the past the Blue Jackets need him to step up in order to succeed.
Ruth has no fantasy hockey value.
Russel's scratch indicates he probably is not ready to take the next step as the team's best offensive d--man. Last season he scored five goals and 23 points over 73 games for the Blue Jackets. Don't expect too much from him as he probably gets another healthy scratch or two.
Doesn't sound like the 22-year-old will make the team. Ruth scored a goal and six points in 52 points with the Springfield Falcons last season. He will need at least one more season in the AHL.
