Andy McDonald and David Perron are two of the most important players to the Blues offensive attack.
The forwards are likely the two best play-makers on the team. Both are fast and strong on their skates. Both have a knack of constantly being near the puck when on the ice.
Without McDonald or Perron on the ice, the Blues have fallen to 20th in the NHL in scoring, averaging just 2.6 goals per contest.
While neither Perron or McDonald will be available on Saturday night as the Blues take on the Columbus Blue Jackets at Scottrade Center, both are getting closer to a return to the ice.
"Both players have passed initial baseline tests by the NHL and NHLPA protocol," Blues general manager Doug Armstrong said.
McDonald, who has been out of the lineup since December 4th, has resumed skating and exercise, a clear sign that he is feeling better. Although McDonald is back on the ice, there is no signal as to when he may return to the Blues lineup.
Perron on the other hand, who has been out of the lineup since suffering a head injury on November 4th delivered on a hit from San Jose Sharks superstar Joe Thornton, is a little further away.
Perron hasn't resumed skating, but there are signs that he could begin exercising soon, something that Perron misses and wants to be able to do soon.
"The toughest thing is you don't get to come to the rink," Perron said. "It might sound weird, but that's probably the toughest thing. It's not the headaches and all that, but it's not being able to skate and be with your teammates."
The forwards are likely the two best play-makers on the team. Both are fast and strong on their skates. Both have a knack of constantly being near the puck when on the ice.
Without McDonald or Perron on the ice, the Blues have fallen to 20th in the NHL in scoring, averaging just 2.6 goals per contest.
While neither Perron or McDonald will be available on Saturday night as the Blues take on the Columbus Blue Jackets at Scottrade Center, both are getting closer to a return to the ice.
"Both players have passed initial baseline tests by the NHL and NHLPA protocol," Blues general manager Doug Armstrong said.
McDonald, who has been out of the lineup since December 4th, has resumed skating and exercise, a clear sign that he is feeling better. Although McDonald is back on the ice, there is no signal as to when he may return to the Blues lineup.
Perron on the other hand, who has been out of the lineup since suffering a head injury on November 4th delivered on a hit from San Jose Sharks superstar Joe Thornton, is a little further away.
Perron hasn't resumed skating, but there are signs that he could begin exercising soon, something that Perron misses and wants to be able to do soon.
"The toughest thing is you don't get to come to the rink," Perron said. "It might sound weird, but that's probably the toughest thing. It's not the headaches and all that, but it's not being able to skate and be with your teammates."
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