Blues' Alexei Toropchenko: Ready for return

Toropchenko (leg) is expected to return to the lineup Monday against the Predators, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports Sunday.

Toropchenko told reporters he's "100 percent ready to go" as he recovers from a leg injury that has kept him out of the last seven games and landed him on injured reserve. The 26-year-old has one goal, one assist and 38 hits in 17 games with the Blues on the season. He'll likely slide back into a bottom-six winger spot should he return Monday.