Blues News: Jackman to IR

Per St. Louis Post Dispatch Blues writer Jeremey Rutherford, the Blues have placed Defenseman Barret Jackman on IR. Per IR rules Jackman will not be available to play for at least 7 days, however the Blues are calling the injury “week to week”. Rutherofrd and Blues Insider Andy Strickland have mentioned that Tyson Strachan or Jonas Junland could receive a call up while Jackman is on IR.

Rutherford also reported that Coach Andy Murray will give Alex Pietrangelo his first work of the 09-10 season vs. the LA Kings on Saturday night. Per the Friday practice expect Pietrangelo to be paired with fellow Lottery Pick Erik Johnson.

Fans could “read between the lines” about Keith Tkachuk not practicing today. Since Cam Janssen skated with TJ Oshie and David Perron it’s possible that Murray wants to get Cam on the ice to warm him up to dress for tomorrow night’s game. Who could he replace? Money would be on Brad Winchester, Patrik Berglund or BJ Crombeen. If I was a gambling man, I’d put the chips on Winchester. I really like Brad, from meeting him in person to his on ice game, but he has been the least effective of the 12 forwards to play to date. Murray did mention a few days ago that a couple forwards were not up to standard.

Another FYI in case you missed it. Forward DJ King was sent to Peoria for a two-week conditioning stint. At that point DJ must return to the active NHL roster.

Former Blue Kudos today go to former Blue Rod Brind’Amour.  He tallied a Goal and an Assist and a +2 rating while the Carolina Hurricanes beat up on the Florida Panthers 7-2 last night. Fellow Former Blues Cory Stillman and Radek Dvorak also played in that game for the Panthers. To the tune of a combined -4 rating and 1 Shot on Goal. At least they did better than Former Blue Jeff Woywitka, who was a healthy scratch for Dallas Friday night.