Buchnevich has missed the Blues' previous four games due to an ankle injury but will draw back into St. Louis' lineup Saturday as they take on Arizona. The 27-year-old has played well when healthy, which has led to 15 goals and 38 points in 38 games played.
Thomas missed the Blues' previous two games due to a lower-body injury but will return to the lineup as they take on the Arizona Coyotes Saturday. The 23-year-old has 12 goals, 31 assists, 73 SOG, 14 PIMs and a -2 plus/minus through 48 games prior to the injury.
Skinner has three goals, five assists, 12 PIMs and a +9 plus/minus with the Jacksonville Icemen (ECHL) and has been dealt alongside Sammy Blais, a conditional 2023 first-round pick and a conditional 2024 fourth-round pick from the Rangers to St. Louis for Vladimir Tarasenko and Niko Mikkola.
Alexandrov had three goals, two assists, 18 SOG, eight PIMs and a +5 plus/minus through 18 games with St. Louis but will head back to Springfield (AHL) as St. Louis heads into the All-Star break.
Neighbours has four goals, four assists, 34 SOG, nine PIMs and a -16 plus/minus through 27 games with the Blues but will head back to Springfield (AHL) as St. Louis heads into the all-star break.
Binnington allowed three goals on 30 shots in the Blues' loss in Colorado on Saturday. Binnington did all he could to keep the Blues in it, but lost his third straight, allowing 11 goals on 67 shots (.836 SV%) in the process. Tonight he faces a Jets team that is 13th in the NHL in goals (3.18 GF/gm) as a massive +199 underdog, making him a risky fantasy option.
Thomas was on the ice briefly this morning but will not play Monday in Winnipeg. This is the second straight game that Thomas has missed, so look for Brayden Schenn to remain on the top line. Monitor Thomas' status coming out of the All Star break, the Blues don't play again until next Saturday.
Binnington allowed three goals on 30 shots in the Blues' loss in Colorado on Saturday. Binnington did all he could to keep the Blues in it, but lost his third straight, allowing 11 goals on 67 shots (.836 SV%) in the process. Tonight he faces a Jets team that is 13th in the NHL in goals (3.18 GF/gm) as a massive +199 underdog, making him a risky fantasy option.
Thomas suffered a lower-body injury in Thursday's game in Arizona and is questionable to play on Saturday. With Thomas likely out, Brayden Schenn is expected to move up to the top line, and Noel Acciari will move into the top-6.
Tucker has one assist, 12 SOG and 10 PIMs through 12 games so far in his rookie season but will be a healthy scratch Thursday as St. Louis takes on Arizona. Calle Rosen will replace Tucker in the Blues' lineup.
Walker has a goal, three assists, 16 SOG and 13 PIMs through 28 games but will be a healthy scratch Thursday as they take on Arizona. Josh Leivo will be his replacement as he heads to the press box.
Leivo was a healthy scratch for the Blues' previous game but will draw back into the lineup Thursday as they take on the Coyotes. The 29-year-old left winger has four goals, eight assists, 63 SOG, and 14 PIMs across 35 games this season.
Binnington was pulled after allowing three goals on seven shots (.429 SV%) as he took the loss to Chicago his last time out. The 29-year-old has fought the puck all season, with his 18-15-3 record, .891 SV% and 3.26 GAA. He will take on the Buffalo Sabres, who have won three-straight games and are second in the NHL in goals per game (3.78)
Leivo has four goals, eight assists, 63 SOG and 14 PIMS through 35 games but will be a healthy scratch Tuesday vs. Buffalo. Leivo is a healthy scratch due to Logan Brown (upper body) and Vladimir Tarasenko (hand) returning to the lineup.
Buchnevich has 15 goals, 23 assists, 72 SOG, 20 PIMs and a -1 plus/minus through 38 games but is week-to-week as he is expected to be re-evaluated after the all-star game on his ankle. Buchnevich underwent a minor-surgical procedure to address an infection in his ankle and will hope to be back sooner rather than later.
