Alexandrov was reassigned to AHL Springfield on Tuesday.
Alexandrov played in 23 regular-season contests for the Blues last year in which he notched two assists, 15 shots and 29 hits while averaging 8:32 of ice time. Even though the 24-year-old center won't be on the Opening Night roster, he should still earn the occasional call-up this year.
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Blues' Nikita Alexandrov: Inks one-year deal
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Alexandrov signed a one-year, two-way contract with St. Louis on Monday.
Alexandrov was credited with two assists, 15 shots on goal and 29 hits in 23 regular-season outings with the Blues in 2023-24. He will probably begin the upcoming campaign as a depth forward for St. Louis.
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Blues' Nikita Alexandrov: Plays sparingly during 2023-24
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Alexandrov recorded two assists across 23 games during the 2023-24 season.
The Blues kept Alexandrov with the big club all season because they feared he would be claimed off waivers if they sent him to the AHL. The 2019 second-round pick barely played as a result, and he averaged just 8:32 of ice time when he was in the lineup. This isn't a great option for the youngster's development, but barring a trade, he'll likely stick with the Blues next season because he's a restricted free agent this summer.
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Blues' Nikita Alexandrov: Snags helper against Hawks
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Alexandrov registered an assist in Wednesday's 5-2 win over Chicago.
Alexandrov picked up his first point since Jan. 18 versus the Capitals, though that stretch did include a conditioning stint in the minors. The 23-year-old center has been limited to just 22 NHL games this year, recording two assists, 26 hits and 14 shots while averaging 8:25 of ice time. Alexandrov is far from a lock for the lineup heading into the final three regular-season contests and could be scratched in favor of Kevin Hayes.
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Blues' Nikita Alexandrov: Recalled from conditioning loan
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Alexandrov was recalled from his conditioning loan with AHL Springfield on Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
Alexandrov picked up two goals and seven points during his seven-game stay with Springfield. At this point it isn't clear when the 23-year-old German, who's gone scoreless through 10 top-level appearances this year, might crack the Blues' lineup.
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Blues' Nikita Alexandrov: Sent on conditioning assignment
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Alexandrov was loaned to AHL Springfield on a conditioning assignment Thursday.
Alexandrov has been a healthy scratch for 10 straight games at the NHL level, so he'll head to the minors to get some much-needed playing time. He's been held scoreless through 10 appearances with the Blues this year.
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Blues' Nikita Alexandrov: Makes season debut
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Alexandrov recorded three hits and finished with a minus-1 rating in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Coyotes.
The 2019 second-round pick made his season debut after being a healthy scratch for the first two games. Alexandrov skated on the fourth line and finished with 10:53 of ice time. The Blues may need to make a decision with Alexandrov soon, as filtering in and out of the lineup isn't ideal for the 23-year-old's development. However, he would require waivers to go back to the AHL. Last season, the German winger piled up 19 goals and 19 assists through 41 AHL games.
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Blues' Nikita Alexandrov: Assigned to AHL Springfield
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Alexandrov was assigned to AHL Springfield on Saturday.
Alexandrov was a healthy scratch in Friday's 5-2 win over Washington. He has supplied seven points, 28 shots on goal and 28 hits across 28 outings with the Blues this season.
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Blues' Nikita Alexandrov: Demoted and recalled
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Alexandrov was sent to AHL Springfield and subsequently recalled Friday, CapFriendly reports.
Alexandrov has seven points in 22 NHL games this season, including two assists Thursday against San Jose. He was moved in a paper transaction to make him eligible for the AHL playoffs.
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Blues' Nikita Alexandrov: Dishes pair of helpers
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Alexandrov logged two assists, three hits, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Sharks.
Alexandrov set up goals by Colton Parayko and Tyler Pitlick in the contest. This was the second multi-point effort of Alexandrov's career. The 22-year-old has three goals, four helpers, 24 shots on net, 21 hits and a plus-3 rating through 22 outings this season. Down the stretch, he should get a chance to adapt to the NHL in a sheltered bottom-six role.
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Blues' Nikita Alexandrov: Sent down
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Alexandrov was assigned to AHL Springfield on Saturday.
Alexandrov has chipped in five points, 22 shots on goal, 10 blocks and 18 hits in 20 appearances with the Blues this season. St. Louis needed to open a roster spot in order to claim Kasperi Kapanen off waivers from Pittsburgh on Saturday.
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Blues' Nikita Alexandrov: Converts on odd-man rush
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Alexandrov scored a goal and added four PIM in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Jets.
Alexandrov tallied at 2:02 of the third period to put the Blues ahead 2-0, converting on a pass from Josh Leivo on an odd-man rush. All three of Alexandrov's goals this season have come in his last seven appearances. He's also added two assists, 18 shots on net, 15 hits, eight PIM and a plus-5 rating in 18 NHL contests, serving as an occasional fill-in when the Blues need depth in their bottom six.
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Blues' Nikita Alexandrov: Recalled from AHL Springfield
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Alexandrov was recalled from AHL Springfield on Friday, according to Jim Thomas of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Alexandrov was sent down a week ago and had a goal and an assist in his only AHL game this week. Overall, he has 12 goals and 20 points in 23 appearances with Springfield this season -- he's also picked up two goals and four points in 16 games with the Blues.
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Blues' Nikita Alexandrov: Sent to minors
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Alexandrov was sent to AHL Springfield on Friday, per Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic.
Alexandrov has two goals and four points in 16 games with St. Louis this season, but he was a healthy scratch in the Blues' last two games. The 22-year-old also has averaged only 8:48 of ice time when he has been in the lineup. Alexandrov's contributed 11 goals and 18 points in 22 games with Springfield.
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Blues' Nikita Alexandrov: Should play Thursday
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Alexandrov (upper body) should be available for Thursday's game against Nashville, Blues coach Craig Berube told Lou Korac of NHL.com.
Alexandrov missed Monday's 2-1 win versus Ottawa. He has two goals and four points in 16 contests while averaging 8:48 of ice time this season. Alexandrov's return might push Nathan Walker out of the lineup.
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Blues' Nikita Alexandrov: Late scratch Monday
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Alexandrov (upper body) will not play Monday against Ottawa.
Alexandrov was a late scratch and was replaced with Nathan Walker on Monday. The rookie forward has four points in 16 games, including three over his last five appearances. An update on his status should be available before Thursday's tilt with Nashville.
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Blues' Nikita Alexandrov: Starts comeback Tuesday
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Alexandrov contributed a goal in the Blues' 4-3 overtime win against Calgary on Tuesday.
St. Louis was down 3-1 going into the third period, but Alexandrov started the comeback with his goal at 2:20 of that frame. It was his second goal and fourth point in 14 games this season. He entered the contest averaging just 8:47 of ice time in 2022-23 and logged 8:58 versus the Flames. Unless his role grows significantly, Alexandrov shouldn't be expected to make regular offensive contributions.
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Blues' Nikita Alexandrov: Earns primary point
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Alexandrov was credited with a milestone assist during Wednesday's 5-2 victory over the host Blackhawks.
Alexandrov, who went pointless during his first three NHL games, was credited with the primary helper on linemate Tyler Pitlick's second-period tally Wednesday. It was the 2019 second-round draft pick's first NHL point. Alexandrov, skating mostly on the fourth line, earned a career-high 10:31 of ice time, including 16 seconds on the power play.
