Abramov was a fourth-round pick (No.115 overall) in 2019 and has picked up 16 points (6G / 10A) in 34 AHL games this season. Since turning pro last year, Abramov has compiled 13 goals and 31 assist (44 points) in 100 AHL games.

Krug has five goals, 17 assists, 83 SOG, 19 PIMs and a -26 plus/minus through 38 games this season but is questionable to play Saturday vs. Colorado due to an undisclosed injury.

Holloway had three goals, six assists, 44 SOG, and 27 PIMs across 51 games played with the Oilers but will head to Bakersfield (AHL) for the first time this season. The 2020 1st round pick (14th overall) will hope to be back with Edmonton soon but had to be sent down with Kailer Yamamoto's return to the lineup.

Krug left the Blue's previous game vs. St. Louis after 7:58 TOI due to a lower-body injury but is expected to return to the lineup Thursday. The 31-year-old defenseman has five goals, 17 assists, 82 SOG, 15 PIMs and a -26 plus/minus through 37 games this season.

Binnington stopped 34 of 36 shots (.944 SV%) for his second-straight win as he beat Florida in his previous start. The 29-year-old has been horrendous this season, but still has a respectable 20-18-3 record, 3.28 GAA and .892 SV%. He will face the New Jersey Devils, who have won four of their last five games and are fourth in the NHL in shots per game (34.1).

Neighbours had nine goals, seven assists, two PIMs and a +1 plus/minus through 23 games with the Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) but have been called up to St. Louis to replace Brandon Saad (lower-body). Neighbours had four goals and eight points through 27 games with the Blues earlier in the year.

Saad left the Blues' game Tuesday vs. Florida after just 9:32 TOI with an upper-body injury and has now been placed on the injured reserve. Saad had 15 goals, seven assists, 86 SOG, and a -9 plus/minus through 46 games played prior to his injury.

Krug left the Blues' previous game vs. Florida after just 7:58 TOI due to a lower-body injury and is questionable to play Thursday against New Jersey. The 31-year-old has five goals, 17 assists, 82 SOG, 15 PIMs and a -26 plus/minus through 37 games this season.

Saad left the Blues' previous game vs. Florida after just 9:32 TOI due to an upper-body injury and will not play Thursday as the team takes on New Jersey. The 30-year-old has 15 goals, seven assists, 86 SOG, and a -9 plus/minus through 46 games prior to his injury.

Binnington allowed five goals on 28 shots (.821 SV%) but snapped a four-game losing streak as he defeated Arizona is his previous start. The 29-year-old has had a horrendous season, leading to his .890 SV%, 3.31 GAA and 19-18-3 record. He takes on the Florida Panthers, who have won four of their last five games after a 2-1 victory over Minnesota last game.

Buchnevich has missed the Blues' previous four games due to an ankle injury but will draw back into St. Louis' lineup Saturday as they take on Arizona. The 27-year-old has played well when healthy, which has led to 15 goals and 38 points in 38 games played.

Thomas missed the Blues' previous two games due to a lower-body injury but will return to the lineup as they take on the Arizona Coyotes Saturday. The 23-year-old has 12 goals, 31 assists, 73 SOG, 14 PIMs and a -2 plus/minus through 48 games prior to the injury.

Skinner has three goals, five assists, 12 PIMs and a +9 plus/minus with the Jacksonville Icemen (ECHL) and has been dealt alongside Sammy Blais, a conditional 2023 first-round pick and a conditional 2024 fourth-round pick from the Rangers to St. Louis for Vladimir Tarasenko and Niko Mikkola.