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St. Louis Blues Assign Theo Lindstein To The AHL After Four-Game Stint In The NHL

The St. Louis Blues have assigned defenseman Theo Lindstein to the AHL. The 21-year-old played four games to start the NHL season before being scratched for the following six games.

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 3:47 PM
St. Louis Blues Assign Theo Lindstein To The AHL After Four-Game Stint In The NHL
Key Things to Know
  • The St. Louis Blues assigned defenseman Theo Lindstein to the AHL's Springfield Thunderbirds.
  • Lindstein recorded one assist in four NHL games before serving as a healthy scratch for six straight contests.
  • The 21-year-old defenseman was supplanted in the lineup by Justin Barron.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The St. Louis Blues assigned 21-year-old defenseman Theo Lindstein to their AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds. Lindstein made the Blues' opening-night roster and played in the first four games of the season, registering one assist while averaging 14:33 of ice time per game.

Lindstein was replaced in the lineup by Justin Barron and served as a healthy scratch for six consecutive games prior to the demotion. With forwards Alexey Toropchenko and Ross Johnston nearing returns from injury, St. Louis also recently placed forward Zach Dean on waivers to manage roster spots.

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