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Blues' Robert Bortuzzo: Skates at first practice
Bortuzzo (upper body) skated at Thursday's first training camp practice, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports.
Bortuzzo missed nine of the last 10 games of 2022-23, but it appears he's ready to go for this season. The 34-year-old blueliner figures to handle a third-pairing role on the occasions he's in the lineup -- he could also be a frequent healthy scratch.
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Blues' Robert Bortuzzo: Not expected to return this season
Bortuzzo (upper body) is considered doubtful for St. Louis' last two games of the season, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.
The Blues aren't going to make the playoffs, so Bortuzzo has almost certainly seen his last action in 2022-23. In the likely event that ends up being the case, he'll finish the campaign having picked up five points while averaging just 12:34 of ice time through 43 games.
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Blues' Robert Bortuzzo: Not playing Saturday
Bortuzzo (upper body/personal) will miss Saturday's game in Minnesota, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.
Bortuzzo will return to the Blues on Sunday after attending a family matter in Toronto. Bortuzzo has missed the last five games with an upper-body injury. Bortuzzo has two goals and five points in 43 games this season and hopes to play in the Blues' final two games of the season.
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Blues' Robert Bortuzzo: Remains sidelined
Bortuzzo (upper body) will miss a fifth straight contest Thursday versus the Rangers, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.
The Blues aren't going to make the playoffs and they only have three regular-season games remaining following Thursday's contest, so Bortuzzo could be in danger of missing the rest of the campaign. If that ends up being the case, he'll finish 2022-23 having picked up five points through 43 appearances.
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Blues' Robert Bortuzzo: Not playing Tuesday
Bortuzzo (upper body) won't play Tuesday against Philadelphia, Jim Thomas of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Bortuzzo has provided five points, 49 blocked shots and 64 hits in 43 appearances this season. Marco Scandella (lower body) will miss the rest of the 2022-23 campaign, so the Blues will have Calle Rosen and Matt Kessel in the lineup for Tuesday's contest.
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Blues' Robert Bortuzzo: Out Sunday
Bortuzzo (upper body) won't play Sunday against the Bruins, per Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic.
Bortuzzo will miss a third straight game as he works his way back from an upper-body injury. Rookie Matt Kessel will fill in for Bortuzzo and Marco Scandella (lower body) on the blue line. The 34-year-old Bortuzzo has five points (two goals, three assists) and a plus-9 rating in 43 games this season.
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Blues' Robert Bortuzzo: Rare offensive outburst
Bortuzzo had two assists in a 4-3 win over Detroit on Thursday.
The veteran defender is not known for his offense, but he has somehow put up three points (one goal, two assists) in his last two games, both against the Wings. Bortuzzo is a guy you cheer for while he's on the ice, but you don't count on him in the fantasy arena. He has just five points in 41 games. Too much risk.
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Blues' Robert Bortuzzo: Scores goal in shootout loss
Bortuzzo scored a goal on one shot in the Blues' 3-2 shootout loss to the Red Wings on Tuesday.
Bortuzzo opened the scoring Tuesday on a nice move in front of Magnus Hellberg. This goal snaps a five-game point drought for the defenseman and is his first goal since Dec. 31 versus Minnesota. On the season, Bortuzzo has two goals and three points in 40 games.
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Blues' Robert Bortuzzo: Returns to lineup Saturday
Bortuzzo will return to the lineup Saturday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.
Bortuzzo has been a healthy scratch the last four games and has played only once in the Blues' last 14 contests. He will replace Torey Krug, who is out of action with an undisclosed injury. Bortuzzo has one goal in 31 games this season.
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Blues' Robert Bortuzzo: Activated off injured reserve
Bortuzzo (lower body) was taken off the injured reserve list Thursday.
Bortuzzo hasn't played since Jan. 7 because of the injury. He has a goal, 49 hits and 29 blocks in 30 contests while averaging 12:01 of ice time this season. Although Bortuzzo's now available, he might serve as a healthy scratch Thursday versus Arizona, according to Jim Thomas of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
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Blues' Robert Bortuzzo: Could return during road trip
Bortuzzo (lower body) could be cleared to return at some point during St. Louis' upcoming three-game road trip, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.
Bortuzzo has picked up only one goal while averaging 12:01 of ice time through 30 games this season, so although his impending return will bolster the Blues' depth at defense, it shouldn't impact any fantasy lineups.
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Blues' Robert Bortuzzo: Lands on IR
Bortuzzo (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Monday.
Bortuzzo suffered an injury against Montreal on Saturday and will now miss at least two more games as a result. The team has yet to provide any more information on when the veteran blueliner is expected to return. Dmitri Samorukov was promoted to the NHL level Monday.
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Blues' Robert Bortuzzo: Out Sunday
Bortuzzo (lower body) will not be available against the Wild on Sunday, Jim Thomas of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Bortuzzo was injured Saturday against Montreal and will now be forced to miss at least one game. Rookie blueliner Tyler Tucker has been recalled to suit up for Sunday's game. Bortuzzo's next chance to dress will be Tuesday against the Flames.
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Blues' Robert Bortuzzo: Exits Saturday's game
Bortuzzo (lower body) won't return to Saturday's game versus the Canadiens.
It's another injury for the Blues' defense corps, which is already missing Torey Krug (lower body) and Nick Leddy (upper body) among the regulars. If Bortuzzo is unable to play Sunday in Minnesota, Tyler Tucker would likely draw into the lineup.
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Blues' Robert Bortuzzo: Nets rare marker
Bortuzzo converted a goal during a 5-2 defeat to the visiting Wild on Saturday.
Bortuzzo, who has yet to score more than four goals during his 12-year career, secured his first tally - and point - in 27 games this season. The 33-year-old defenseman has collected 19 goals in 517 career games. Bortuzzo, who added two shots, tied Saturday's match at 2-2 with a second-period wrist shot off a 3-on-2 breakaway.
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Blues' Robert Bortuzzo: Returns to lineup
Bortuzzo (upper body) had two shots and two hits during Friday's 5-2 loss to the host Lightning.
Bortuzzo dressed for the first time in nine games Friday, joining Niko Mikkola on the third pairing. Bortuzzo finished with an even rating in 12:16 of ice time, which was the least amount among St. Louis blueliners.
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Blues' Robert Bortuzzo: Activated from IR
Bortuzzo (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Wednesday.
In a corresponding move, the Blues sent blueliner Tyler Tucker to AHL Springfield. Bortuzzo will be an option to return to the lineup Wednesday against Buffalo after missing the past seven games.
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Blues' Robert Bortuzzo: Remains on IR
Bortuzzo (upper body) will be available if needed for Wednesday's game against the Sabres, reports Tom Timmermann of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Bortuzzo, who has been sidelined since Nov. 8 and remains on injured reserve, could be reinstated before the matchup in Buffalo on Wednesday. Bortuzzo has yet to register a point on three shots in six appearances this season.
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Blues' Robert Bortuzzo: Not quite ready to return
Bortuzzo (upper body) won't play Monday against Anaheim despite being close to a return to the lineup, Jim Thomas of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Coach Craig Berube wants Bortuzzo to get some additional practice time before coming back. The 33-year-old blueliner has been out since Nov. 8.
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Blues' Robert Bortuzzo: Placed on injured reserve
Bortuzzo (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.
Bortuzzo has not picked up a point in 10 games this season. He has 11 hits and six blocked shots with only five shots on net in 2022-23.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-4, 216 lbs |
| Birthplace: Thunder Bay, ON |
| Age: 34 |
| Experience: 12 |
| Shoots: Right |