March 8 Anaheim Lineup: Projected Roster Highlights

Two new players will debut for the St. Louis Blues this Sunday night. The matchup takes place in Anaheim with a start time set for 8 p.m. CT. Fans can catch the game on the FanDuel Sports Network and 101 ESPN.

Key Trades Before Deadline

Forward Jonathan Drouin and defenseman Justin Holl were acquired in trades just before the 2 p.m. CT trade deadline on Friday. Drouin joins the Blues from the New York Islanders, while Holl comes from the Detroit Red Wings.

Details of Player Acquisitions

• Jonathan Drouin
  • Age: 30
  • Experience: 12 NHL seasons
  • Teams: Tampa Bay, Montreal, Colorado, NY Islanders
  • Career Points: 395 (110 goals, 285 assists) in 662 games
  • Expected Line: Pius Suter and Pavel Buchnevich
• Justin Holl
  • Age: 34
  • Experience: 8 NHL seasons
  • Career Points: 95 (13 goals, 82 assists)
  • Plus/Minus Rating: +59 in 396 games
  • Current Season: Played 41 games for the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins
  • Expected Pairing: Tyler Tucker

Starting Goaltender

Joel Hofer is anticipated to start in goal for the Blues. These changes come as the team prepares for an important game in Anaheim.

This matchup highlights the projected roster changes as St. Louis aims for a stronger performance with the newly acquired talent.