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Blues sharpen roster with six players reassigned

The Blues cleared seven names off their camp roster ahead of a home-and-home with Chicago, but the moves only sharpen the real question — who claims the final bottom-six and defense spots with two Blackhawks games left to settle it.

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 8:17 PM
Blues sharpen roster with six players reassigned
Key Things to Know
  • Blues General Manager Alex Steen reassigned six players to the AHL's Springfield Thunderbirds.
  • Forwards Justin Carbonneau and Nikita Susuev headline the list of reassigned skaters.
  • Defensemen Quinton Burns, Arseni Koromyslov, Colin Ralph, and goalie Will Cranley were also sent down.
The Story in 60 Seconds

St. Louis Blues General Manager Alex Steen announced the reassignment of six players to the American Hockey League affiliate Springfield Thunderbirds on Wednesday. The move helps finalize the team's opening-night roster under head coach Jim Montgomery with only two preseason games remaining.

The reassigned group features forwards Justin Carbonneau and Nikita Susuev, defensemen Quinton Burns, Arseni Koromyslov, and Colin Ralph, along with goaltender Will Cranley. Additionally, Felix Trudeau was reassigned while he rehabilitates an upper-body injury.

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