What Happened
The St. Louis Blues recalled defenseman Theo Lindstein from the Springfield Thunderbirds of the AHL, according to Pro Hockey Rumors. The move adds a seventh defenseman for a four-game road trip. Lindstein began the season with St. Louis, played four games and was scratched five times before being assigned to the AHL, where he has a goal and an assist in two games.
Key Details
- Lindstein had one assist in four games with St. Louis this season.
- He recorded four points in 17 NHL games last season.
- Colton Parayko missed Friday's practice with an upper-body injury and is probable for Saturday against Detroit.
- Quinton Burns, called up last Saturday, has yet to make his NHL debut.
- Adam Jiricek would likely move into the top four alongside Cam Fowler if a rookie enters the lineup.
What It Means
The recall gives St. Louis two rookie options on defense while Parayko's status is uncertain. Lindstein, a puck-moving two-way defender, profiles as the more natural replacement for Parayko's minutes than the more physical Burns. Any lineup change would likely push Adam Jiricek into the top four next to Cam Fowler, with the recalled defender joining Justin Barron on the bottom pair.
What's Next
Parayko's availability for Saturday's game against the Detroit Red Wings will determine whether St. Louis needs either rookie in the lineup during the four-game trip.