Redden was picked 2nd overall pick in 1995 by the New York Islanders. He never suited up for the Isles and started his NHL career with the Senators where he played 11 seasons (1996-08). After Ottawa he played for the Rangers, Blues and Bruins. He played a total of 1023 games, recording 109 goals and 348 assists (457 points). He was a two-time All-star and represented Canada at the 2006 Winter Olympics.
Redden was a late scratch for Game 7 and will sit in Game 1 because of an undisclosed injury.
Redden missed Game 5 with an undisclosed injury, we will have to wait until warmups to see if he will play.
Julien hasn't made decision on whether it's Bartkowski or Hamilton in.
Will likely be in for Bartkowski
With the Blues' recent additions of Jordan Leopold and Jay Bouwmeester they did not need Redden anymore. He will be reunited with his former Ottawa teammate Zdeno Chara. He has two goals and three assists in 23 games this season.
After being bought out by the Rangers and coming to the Blues, Redden scored 2 goals in his first 3 games. Since then on the Blues current 5 game losing streak, Redden has been a minus player in all 5 contests and is a -7 overall. This isn't good news for Redden. Kris Russell will assume Redden's spot on the blueline.
This is unfortunate for Redden because he's coming off of back-to-back games with goals. He has 2 G in 3 games, but will be out tonight with the flu.
It's unclear what his role in St Louis will be, and if Redden will be able to return to his old ways.
