Vitale was just on TMA and said he expects Buch to play tomorrow

[ZouMiz2424]

That would be a big boost to this lineup

[DawgDad]

That would be a big boost to this lineup

The third line needs help, whether it's Buchy, Bolduc, or maybe even DD. I'm not convinced they'd play DD with Av's able to match lines, but I don't really know how ready he is mentally.

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Texier has been serviceable but getting a rested Buch back for CO will be very helpful. Gets Boldy back to the 3rd line where he still contributes. Pretty sure Buch goes back to the first line out of the gate.

[STL fan in MN]

That would be a big boost to this lineup

The third line needs help, whether it's Buchy, Bolduc, or maybe even DD. I'm not convinced they'd play DD with Av's able to match lines, but I don't really know how ready he is mentally.

If DD didn’t play the last 2 games then he’s not going to play once Buch is healthy either.

They’ll likely just put Buch back on the 1st line and Bolduc back on the 3rd but I hope they keep Bolduc on the 1st and put Buchy on the 3rd.

Once Buch is healthy and the Blues have an extra forward again (Texier) DD likely gets sent back to Springfield. They have 3 games this weekend so could sure use him.

[sdaltons]

Buch for Tex.

Use Dvo to rest Sunny a couple more times.

If playoff spot is clinched with a game or two left (unlikely but not impossible), get Snuggs in there for...really anyone who is banged up and could use a rest.

Parayko for Tucker. Sorry Tuck, you've done a decent job and probably don't deserve this. We need 55, but more importantly, we need him healthy. No reason to rush him unless things take a drastic turn in the next couple games.

[netboy65]

Buch for Tex.

Use Dvo to rest Sunny a couple more times.

If playoff spot is clinched with a game or two left (unlikely but not impossible), get Snuggs in there for...really anyone who is banged up and could use a rest.

Parayko for Tucker. Sorry Tuck, you've done a decent job and probably don't deserve this. We need 55, but more importantly, we need him healthy. No reason to rush him unless things take a drastic turn in the next couple games.

Once Parayko comes back, you can rotate the other d-men in and out giving them a rest if needed.

[JR1]

That would be a big boost to this lineup

The third line needs help, whether it's Buchy, Bolduc, or maybe even DD. I'm not convinced they'd play DD with Av's able to match lines, but I don't really know how ready he is mentally.

If DD didn’t play the last 2 games then he’s not going to play once Buch is healthy either.

They’ll likely just put Buch back on the 1st line and Bolduc back on the 3rd but I hope they keep Bolduc on the 1st and put Buchy on the 3rd.

Once Buch is healthy and the Blues have an extra forward again (Texier) DD likely gets sent back to Springfield. They have 3 games this weekend so could sure use him.

Bolduc has definitely been better than #89 for the past few weeks and during the win streak.

[sdaltons]

Buch for Tex.

Use Dvo to rest Sunny a couple more times.

If playoff spot is clinched with a game or two left (unlikely but not impossible), get Snuggs in there for...really anyone who is banged up and could use a rest.

Parayko for Tucker. Sorry Tuck, you've done a decent job and probably don't deserve this. We need 55, but more importantly, we need him healthy. No reason to rush him unless things take a drastic turn in the next couple games.

Once Parayko comes back, you can rotate the other d-men in and out giving them a rest if needed.

Good point! Give Suter and the other older guys who have stepped up in a big way a chance to catch their breath. I like it.

[TheJackBurton]

That would be a big boost to this lineup

The third line needs help, whether it's Buchy, Bolduc, or maybe even DD. I'm not convinced they'd play DD with Av's able to match lines, but I don't really know how ready he is mentally.

If DD didn’t play the last 2 games then he’s not going to play once Buch is healthy either.

They’ll likely just put Buch back on the 1st line and Bolduc back on the 3rd but I hope they keep Bolduc on the 1st and put Buchy on the 3rd.

Once Buch is healthy and the Blues have an extra forward again (Texier) DD likely gets sent back to Springfield. They have 3 games this weekend so could sure use him.

Bolduc has definitely been better than #89 for the past few weeks and during the win streak.

A lot of that has been with less minutes and against most teams 3rd and 4th liners. Which is not a put down for him, if he can dominate like he has been that will greatly improve his development. Dominate the lower lines, then move up a line, dominate on that line, etc etc etc.

[Kariyadog]

That would be a big boost to this lineup

The third line needs help, whether it's Buchy, Bolduc, or maybe even DD. I'm not convinced they'd play DD with Av's able to match lines, but I don't really know how ready he is mentally.

If DD didn’t play the last 2 games then he’s not going to play once Buch is healthy either.

They’ll likely just put Buch back on the 1st line and Bolduc back on the 3rd but I hope they keep Bolduc on the 1st and put Buchy on the 3rd.

Once Buch is healthy and the Blues have an extra forward again (Texier) DD likely gets sent back to Springfield. They have 3 games this weekend so could sure use him.

Bolduc has definitely been better than #89 for the past few weeks and during the win streak.

I agree. Pop 89 in for 9. Buch has been rough this season. I don’t miss him.

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Jeremy Rutherford
@jprutherford
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The Blues stayed in Nashville and practiced today. Afterward, Monty told
@MDeFranks
that Buchnevich feels “really good” and will be in the lineup Saturday against Colorado