The St. Louis Blues had their offensive depth tested toward the end of the 2017-2018 season and this led to many different players finding time on the fourth line. However, with the new additions brought in over the summer, many of the returning players may be competing for three spots.
Head coach Mike Yeo will have to balance a handful of players who will not crack one of the top three lines out of training camp. The surplus of players on the bench could be used to Yeo’s benefit as he could play a lot of different matchups depending on the opponent.