Perron doing work with power-play unit. #stlblues
Perron continues to progress but when he gets back into the lineup is anyone's guess. Despite rumors he may return to the lineup on Saturday, the decision is up to him.
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There has been some thought that Perron could play this weekend but he has yet to give that indication to GM Doug Armstrong. Perron was also hit by the flu bug that recently made its way around the Blues dressing room.
Similar to Sidney Crosby, Perron will return to the lineup when he feels ready to get back into a game. Reports continue to be positive on the young sniper but how he produces is anyone's guess.
Line Change
It's purely a guess on @DP_57 being in lineup Saturday. But it makes sense ... couple more good practices, last line change at home, etc.
Might be time to make a speculative add of David Perron. The super-talented winger has been impressive during practice and could break out if fully healthy.
@DP_57 will not be making his return to the line up tonight. Closer but not there just yet. #blues and #flames tonight at 6:30 pregame
An earlier report from Sportsnet suggested Perron would get back into the lineup for the first time in over a year. It appears those reports were false but the winger is close to returning.
Clarke MacArthur appears ready to return tonight. Skating on a line with Tim Connolly and Nik Kulemin this morning.
MacArthur drawing back into the lineup is a welcome sign for the Leafs. His six goals through 15 contests still rank third on the team. Remember to put him back into your lineup for tonight's game.
Clarke MacArthur back on the ice this morning (upper-body). Could be back on Tuesday. Sunday is highly doubtful.
If you own MacArthur make sure to keep him on your bench this weekend. The former 74th overall pick scored six goals, which is third on the team. Matt Frattin figures to take his spot on the second line.
MacArthur remains day-to-day and won't play tomorrow.
MacArthur has been ruled out from both of the team's games this weekend so make sure to keep him out of your lineup. The former 74th overall pick scored six goals, which is third on the team.
Looks like David Person is moving to stage 2. He's in gold jersey today.
Perron last played on November 4th, 2010 so his return has been very anticipated. Like Sidney Crosby, his status remains indefinite.
Wilson unsure of MacArthur status.
Doesn't sound like MacArthur will play tomorrow. Matt Frattin took his place on the power play and figures to do the saem at even strength. Through 14 games he scored six goals and eight points.
Wilson has no other update on he or MacArthur.
MacArthur left the game after the second period with an upper-body injury. Matt Frattin took his place on the power play. Through 14 games he scored six goals and eight points.
David Perron was not on the ice for the Blues' pregame skate today. He has been in recent pregame skates. #stlblues
Could be a setback or a scheduled doctor's appointment. Perron last played November 4th, 2010 against the San Jose Sharks.
Perron practicing, could be a few weeks.
Sounds like Perron received some good news and may return over the next month. Considering Sidney Crosby has been practicing since before preseason, it seems quite ambitious to be on such a truncated timeframe.
David Perron has been practicing with the Blues lately, but today was his first full practice on a non-game day. "Do you see the first drill?" Perron said. "I was brutal."
Perron will need some time to regain his timing after missing a full year.
Cold Streak
Giroux is -5 over last 4 games
Despite five goals and eight points over his initial seven games, Giroux is a minus-5 over his past four games.
Clarke MacArthur back on the ice this morning in Montreal. Missed Thursday's game in Boston with an undisclosed injury.
Following a scary elbow infection, MacArthur likely just needed some time off. Expect him to suit up next to his usual partners in crime Mikhail Grabovski and Nikolai Kulemin.
David Perron back on the ice this morning, wearing red no contact sweater. #stlblues
Perron continues his road to recovery but is still a ways away from returning. The next step would be slowly introducing him to contact. However, practicing with the team for two consecutive days remains a welcome sign.
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MacArthur was hurt during last night's game, which could be a setback from his previous elbow injury. Last season he scored 21 goals and 62 points over 82 games while playing on the Grabovski line. Should this injury keep him out, matching that production would look like even more of a long shot.
David Perron on the ice today for practice wearing a red no-contact jersey.
Perron skated with his teammates, not by himself, which is a very welcome sign for him. The next step would be slowly introducing him to contact. Considering he only skated 20 minutes today, his return should take a while.
MacArthur got "banged up" in third but is going on road trip. Wilson said they'll sport different lineup tomorrow.
Sounds like MacArthur is at least questionable for Thursday's game. Stay tuned for a further update.
TORONTO – His elbow had ballooned to the point that a baseball may as well have been attached to it.
MacArthur could have gone under the knife which would have sidelined him for a number of weeks. Instead, the team's doctors caught the infliction on time which means he will be back in the lineup tomorrow.