Tyler Bozak News
Bozak will be moved to IR with a lower-body injury, which will keep him sidelined until the middle of April. He could be moved to LTIR to open up some cap-space ahead of Monday's trade deadline.
Bozak missed Thursday's game against the Rangers due to a non-COVID illness but is expected to be available for Saturday's game in Nashville. Bozak will replace Jake Walman and the Blues will go back to 12 forwards and six defensemen if he can play.
Bozak has missed the last seven games while in COVID-19 protocol. Robert Thomas was moved to IR to create space for Bozak to be activated ahead of Tuesday's game in Dallas. Bozak has seven points (1G / 6A) in 21 games this season.
Bozak is not expected to be available for Tuesday's game vs. the Lightning. This would leave the Blues without Bozak, David Perron, James Neal and Klim Kostin. Logan Brown was recalled on Monday and will suit up for Kostin, a seventh defenseman may be deployed to replace Bozak.
Bozak will get the night off on Wednesday with Klim Kostin drawing in to make his season debut.
Bozak has missed seven weeks with a concussion that he suffered on a blindside hit from Mark Stone on January 26th. Bozak, who has two assists in seven games this season, will likely centre the third line on Wednesday.
Bozak was on the receiving end of a cheap shot from Mark Stone during Tuesday's game in Vegas. With Bozak out for at least Thursday's game, Sammy Blais will draw into the lineup and skate on the third line with Robert Thomas and Mike Hoffman.
Bozak and his wife are expecting the birth of their baby so he did not make the trip to Anaheim. With Bozak out, Jordan Kyrou is expected to draw back in on the Blues' third line.
Bozak has missed the last two games with a lower-body injury but will be back on the third line with Alex Steen and Jordan Kyrou on Tuesday. Bozak has just three points (1G / 2A) in his last 14 games.
Bozak was not on the ice for the Blues morning skate and is expected to miss his second straight game on Sunday. Oskar Sundqvist is expected to remain in Bozak's spot on the third line.
Bozak is set to return to the Blues lineup on Wednesday after missing the last nine games with a concussion. Bozak, who has 18 points (6G / 12A) in 39 games this season, will replace Jordan Kyrou in the lineup.
Bozak has missed the last nine games with a concussion but could be back in the Blues lineup on Wednesday according to head coach Craig Berube. Bozak has had a slow offensive season, scoring just six goals with 12 assists (18 points) in 39 games.