Kraken vs. Blues: Today’s Gameday Lineup Revealed
The St. Louis Blues are set to welcome back key players in their lineup for tonight’s game against the Seattle Kraken. Among the notable returns is Dylan Holloway, who has recently come off the injured reserve list. Holloway had been sidelined for 23 out of the last 24 games, including the last eight, due to a high ankle sprain.
Roster Changes
To accommodate Holloway’s return, the Blues made a necessary roster move. Mathieu Joseph was placed on waivers at 1 p.m. (CT) to free up a spot. Joseph now has 24 hours for a team to claim him. If unclaimed, he may be assigned to the Springfield Thunderbirds in the American Hockey League (AHL).
Potential Outcomes for Mathieu Joseph
If Joseph is not picked up by another team, he has several options:
- Be assigned to Springfield.
- Terminate his contract and become a free agent.
- Potentially seek a trade, although this may prove difficult due to his remaining prorated cap hit of $2.95 million.
Injuries and Expected Returns
Another player of significance, Robert Thomas, is expected to return to the Blues’ lineup on Friday. However, he will remain on injured reserve for now due to a lower-body injury, which kept him off the ice for personal reasons.
The Blues aim to leverage these roster changes as they face the Kraken in what promises to be an exciting matchup. Keep an eye on how the lineup unfolds, particularly with the return of Holloway and the status of Joseph.
