The Blues are done until after the All-Star break so they’ve sent Binnington down to play with Chicago until after the break. If Jake Allen isn’t ready to go immediately following the break, then Binnington will likely be called back up.
Parayko missed Wednesday’s game with an illness, but will be back in the lineup on Friday in Colorado. With Parayko back in, Andre Benoit is expected to come out. Parayko has 19 points (6G / 13A) in 47 games this season.
Gunnarsson missed the last five games with an upper-body injury, but will be back in the Blues lineup on Friday. Gunnarsson has one goal and four assists (five points) in 44 games this season.
Gunnarsson was healthy enough to play tonight in Detroit, but Blues’ GM Doug Armstrong said that he did not activate him from IR in time for him to play tonight. With Gunnarsson and Colton Parayko both out, the Blues will go with 13 forwards and five defensemen.
Parayko was listed as a game-time decision but has been ruled out tonight vs. the Red Wings. With Parayko out, Andre Benoit will play. Parayko is listed as day-to-day.
Parayko missed the Blues morning skate on Wednesday and is listed as a game-time decision for tonight’s game vs. the Red Wings. Monitor Parayko’s status prior to and during pregame warmups.
Gunnarsson has missed the last four games with an upper-body injury, but he is expected to be activated from IR and play on Wednesday vs. the Red Wings. With Gunnarsson back in expect Andre Benoit to be a healthy scratch.
Gunnarsson suffered an upper-body injury in Sunday’s shootout win in Los Angeles. He is listed as week-to-week and it appears he will miss an extended period of time. Chris Butler will play in Gunnarsson’s spot on Tuesday.
Leivo has 30 points (11G / 19A) in 35 games with the Marlies this season. He has not played a game with the leads this season, but has two goals and one assist in 16 career NHL games. Leivo will likely be in the lineup on Wednesday with James van Riemsdyk out for the nest month and a half.
Faksa appeared in four games during his most recent call-up—he had one assist, which give him one goal and two assists in 18 games on the year. He heads back to Texas where he has 13 points (9G / 4A) in 19 games this season.
Binnington, 22, has gone 8-6-2 with a 2.57 GAA and .910 SV% with Chicago (AHL) this season. With Jake Allen (undisclosed) not available for Saturday, the Blues have recalled Binnington to serve as Brian Elliott’s backup on Saturday. If Allen’s injury is longterm, Binnington could make his NHL debut next week.
Krug missed Sunday’s game with an undisclosed injury, but his injury is not serious and he could be back in the lineup as soon as Tuesday. Monitor Krug’s status during tomorrow’s morning skate.
Parayko will miss his second straight game with a lower-body injury that he suffered on Monday. He remains day-to-day and has a chance to be back on Saturday vs. Detroit.
Parayko missed Tuesday’s game with a lower-body injury and is not on the ice this morning, which suggests that he will not play tonight vs. the Sabres.
Witkowski has four assists in 13 games with Syracuse this season. Witkowski failed to record a point in 16 games with the Lightning last season, but he is known for his rugged, aggressive style of play, not his offence.
