(Press Release)
The Blues are set with their 23-man roster for Opening Night.
Forwards: David Backes, Patrik Berglund, Maxim Lapierre, Jori Lehtera, Joakim Lindstrom, T.J. Oshie,Steve Ott, Magnus Paajarvi, Chris Porter, Ryan Reaves, Jaden Schwartz, Paul Stastny, Alexander Steen,Vladimir Tarasenko
Defense: Jay Bouwmeester, Ian Cole, Carl Gunnarsson, Barret Jackman, Jordan Leopold, Alex Pietrangelo, Kevin Shattenkirk
Goalies: Jake Allen, Brian Elliott
The Blues made their final roster cuts on Tuesday afternoon. Robby Fabbri, the Blues’ first-round pick in 2014, was assigned to the Guelph Storm of the Ontario Hockey League. In addition, forward Dmtrij Jaskin and defensemen Chris Butler and Petteri Lindbohm were assigned to the Chicago Wolves.
Opening Night is Thursday when the Blues host the New York Rangers at Scottrade Center at 7 p.m. Doors to Scottrade Center open at 5 p.m. with a DJ, food and drink specials. In addition, all fans attending Thursday’s game will receive a Team Calendar courtesy of Ford.