Blues' Russell Lines Up At Forward: Kris Russell was forced to play wing on the fourth line Sunday when the Blues were left with 11 healthy forwards as Andy McDonald (flu) was a scratch, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. (Updated 4/8/13)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/20/13).
Fantasy Analysis
We'll see if the Blues make a move to add a forward from AHL Peoria in time for Tuesday's game at Nashville, or maybe McDonald will return in time. Kris Russell finished with one shot on goal and one hit in 5:11 of ice time. (Updated 4/8/13).
03/20/2013 01:15 D. Sedin helps Canucks regain share of Northwest lead
Daniel Sedin had a goal and an assist, and Cory Schneider made 32 saves in the Vancouver Canucks' 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night.
03/16/2013 23:07 Blues' Stewart nets OT winner vs. Ducks; Allen strong in net
Chris Stewart scored 45 seconds into overtime and rookie Jake Allen made 27 saves, helping the St. Louis Blues end the Anaheim Ducks' five-game winning streak with a 2-1 victory on Saturday night.
The first move newly hired head coach Ken Hitchcock made was to trade for Kris Russell, with whom he was familiar from his days with the Blue Jackets. Russell didn't disappoint, showing off his skating and ability to rush the puck while not being a liability on the defensive end. He'll be part of the six defensemen Hitchcock uses most nights. (Updated 8/14/12)
