The local paper, which has fallen far from the days when it was run by Joseph Pulitzer, isn't good for much except wrapping fish these days. But Jeremy Rutherford's coverage of the Blues is a bright spot, and JR outdoes himself today with some news and views on the kids looking to make an impact on the NHL roster this year.
When the Blues finalized last season’s opening-night roster in early October, forward Dmitrij Jaskin and defenseman Petteri Lindbohm were among the final four players re-assigned by the club.
Jaskin, a second-round pick in 2011, had seemingly done enough to make the cut, but a numbers game forced him to begin the year with the Blues' American Hockey League affiliate.