Kings' Nikita Alexandrov: Involved in minor-league swap
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Alexandrov was brought in by the Kings from the Blues on Tuesday in exchange for Akil Thomas.
Alexandrov has been putting up decent numbers with AHL Springfield this season, notching 14 points in 18 minor-league contests. It's a slightly strange move when you consider both players are doing well in the minors -- Thomas has 13 points in 19 games -- and are 25-year-old centers who will be unrestricted free agents at the end of the season. Look for Alexandrov to link up with AHL Ontario for the start of his time in the organization.
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Blues' Nikita Alexandrov: Distributes trio of assists
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Alexandrov logged three assists and two shots on goal in AHL Springfield's 5-1 win over Hershey on Sunday.
Alexandrov was unable to get to the NHL last year and looks ticketed for a similar minor-league role in 2025-26. He has nine points over 51 career NHL appearances. He put up 49 points in 48 regular-season outings for the Thunderbirds in 2024-25 and is off to a hot start with five points in three contests this year.
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Blues' Nikita Alexandrov: Goes on waivers
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Alexandrov was shifted to waivers Saturday, according to PuckPedia.
Alexandrov collected 21 goals and 49 points across 48 regular-season games with AHL Springfield in 2024-25. He didn't see any playing time with the Blues last campaign. Alexandrov could start this year in the minors with the Thunderbirds if he clears the waiver wire.
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Blues' Nikita Alexandrov: Inks two-way contract
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Alexandrov signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Blues on Saturday.
Alexandrov played 23 regular-season games with the Blues in 2023-24, picking up a pair of assists. He was a star for AHL Springfield last campaign, generating 21 goals and 49 points in 48 regular-season appearances. The German-born Alexandrov will compete for a depth role with the Blues during training camp.
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Blues' Nikita Alexandrov: Recalled for playoffs
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Alexandrov was recalled from AHL Springfield on Monday.
With the Thunderbirds' elimination from the Calder Cup Playoffs on Sunday, Alexandrov is one of three players to be called up to join the Blues for the postseason. The 24-year-old enjoyed a great season with Springfield, recording 49 points in 48 regular-season games. Should he appear in a game, it would be his first NHL appearance since last April.
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Blues' Nikita Alexandrov: Headed for minors
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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: Back with Blues
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Alexandrov was brought up from AHL Springfield on Monday.
Alexandrov has recorded three goals, two assists, 22 shots on net, 10 blocks and 18 hits in 20 appearances with the Blues this season. He may center the fourth line versus Seattle on Tuesday.
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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: Ascends to top level
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Alexandrov was recalled from AHL Springfield on Saturday.
Alexandrov made his NHL debut this season and has three goals and five points in 18 games. The 22-year-old was recalled as the Blues dealt Ryan O'Reilly and Noel Acciari to Toronto, creating space on the roster. Alexandrov had 12 goals and 22 points in 28 AHL games before his recall.
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Blues' Nikita Alexandrov: Sent down Tuesday
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Alexandrov was reassigned to AHL Springfield on Tuesday.
Alexandrov will be able to suit up with the Thunderbirds while the Blues are off for the All-Star break, including Wednesday's clash with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. In his 18 NHL games this year, the 22-year-old center has recorded three goals on 18 shots, two assists and 15 hits while averaging just 8:46 of ice time. Alexandrov should be a near-lock to be recalled to St. Louis before the team's next match against Arizona on Feb. 11.
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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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