Sobotka (mouth injury) wearing full cage.
Sobotka is expected to draw back into the lineup shortly after his injury. He scored two goals and nine points in 22 games prior to getting hurt.
Vladimir Sobotka News
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#Blues forward Vladimir Sobotka is in Washington and will play tomorow night against the #Capitals
Look for Sobotka to draw back in to the third line, forcing one of Chris Porter or Brett Sterling out of the lineup.
Sobotka has a slight fracture on his upper gum...received stitches above top lip and below lower lip. not expected to miss much time #Blues
With Sobotka out of the lineup, look for Chris Porter or Evgeni Grachev to draw back into the lineup. Sobotka scored two goals and nine points in 22 games playing mostly on the third line.
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Sobotka and Steen switch lines
Sobotka moves back down to a checking line after a lengthy look on the top line. The native of Trebic has one goal and six points over 15 games this season.
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Sobotka moves up to the top line after playing on the third line. Through his first six games this season, the Trebic native produced one assist. His upside would be 7-10 goals over a full season.
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Sobotka moves back down to a checking line role following his brief promotion. Through his first five games the Trebic, Czechoslovakia registered one assist.
ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Blues Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced Wednesday the club has re-signed forward Vladimir Sobotka to a three-year contract extension.