St Louis Blues News

The Blues have assigned Oskar Sundqvist to San Antonio (AHL).

Sundqvist was a heathy scratch for the last six games and will head to San Antonio to get some playing time. Sundqvist has just three assist in 30 games this season and will make his Rampage debut this week—he had 46 points (20G / 26A) in 63 AHL games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton last season.

Oskar Sundqvist
The Blues recalled Jordan Binnington from Providence (AHL).

Binnington, 24, has gone 6-1-0 with a 6-1-0 with a 1.84 GAA and .933 SV% in eight starts with Providence this season. Binnington comes up to serve as Jake Allen’s backup on Thursday and will likely return to Providence after that.

Jordan Binnington
Sundqvist is expected to draw into the Blues lineup on Friday.

Sundqvist was a healthy scratch vs. the Ducks, but will draw back in to the lineup tonight vs. the Kings. Sundqvist will replace Sammy Blais and is expected to play with Patrik Burgled and Vladimir Sobotka. He has just three assists in 22 games this season.

Oskar Sundqvist
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