Pius Suter has joined the St. Louis Blues on their road trip as he inches closer to returning to the lineup.
The St. Louis Blues are in the midst of a three-game road trip, and through two games, they haven’t fared well.
They lost the opener 5-0 to the Edmonton Oilers and followed it up with a 3-1 defeat to the Winnipeg Jets. The trip doesn’t get much easier as the Blues take on the Dallas Stars on Friday.
Some positive news: Pius Suter has joined the team in Dallas, according to Andy Strickland.
The 29-year-old last played on Dec. 27 against the Nashville Predators. He recorded just 10:55 of ice time before leaving the game with what was later revealed to be a high ankle sprain.
Both he and Dylan Holloway were on the shelf with high ankle sprains, but Holloway has returned to the lineup, and Suter appears to be returning soon. There’s been no confirmation of whether Suter will participate in Friday’s game, but it’s a good sign to see him back.
In 37 games this season, Suter has notched seven goals and 14 points. When healthy, he provided the Blues with a stable third-line center with two-way versatility.
While the news is good for the Blues, it’s better for Suter and his Olympic dreams. The Blues play seven more games before the Olympic break, and Suter will travel to Italy to compete for Team Switzerland. Playing in some NHL games before departing will help him get his legs back under him and back into game shape before playing in a best-on-best tournament.
The Blues will likely skate tomorrow, and coach Jim Montgomery should be able to provide a clearer status update on Suter's status.
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