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Blues' Jordan Kyrou: Ascends to big club

Kyrou has been a beast in the minors with 25 points in 26 games, and he picked up AHL Rookie of the Month honors in December. He hasn't played a game with the big club since Dec. 9, but the Blues need his presence after suffering an assortment of injuries to their forward corps. His first chance to crack the lineup will be Monday versus the Capitals.

Blues' Jordan Kyrou: AHL Rookie of the Month

Kyrou couldn't stay in the lineup with the big club, so the Blues sent him to AHL San Antonio to ensure he logged top-six minutes. The 20-year-old has found his game and more following that move with 15 points in nine games. There's no telling how long Kyrou will stay in the minors, but if his play keeps up and the Blues' struggles don't stop, he figures to elevate to the big club sooner than later. Furthermore, if the Blues sell at the February trade deadline, Kyrou's services could be essential over the final two months.

Blues' Jordan Kyrou: Thriving since being sent down

Nothing is going right for St. Louis these days and much of it is their own doing. Their handling of Kyrou has been particularly dreadful. The talented scorer was getting minimal ice time on most nights that he dressed and he found himself a healthy scratch on numerous occasions. The end result for Kyrou was just two points in his first 11 NHL games. Since being sent down to the AHL, he has averaged exactly a point-per-game through 16 contests. The Blues are a bad hockey club with changes forthcoming and should be prioritizing the future of guys like Kyrou and Robert Thomas. Keeper and dynasty league owners should see if there is a buy-low opportunity here.

Blues' Jordan Kyrou: Bound for minors

Kyrou's demotion could be related to the need for an extra defenseman in the event Joel Edmundson is unable to play against Colorado on Friday -- although it could just as easily be a salary cap related move with the team off for a few days. In 11 games this season, the winger tallied two points, 14 shots and two PIM while averaging 10:36 of ice time.

Blues' Jordan Kyrou: Nails down first career goal

Kyrou went top shelf to spoil Jacob Markstrom's shutout bid. The 20-year-old winger has ascended to the top line, though he skated for only 13:59 in this latest contest, so his specific line assignment is a bit of a mirage at this juncture. If he keeps producing, though, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Kyrou cement a spot in the top six with an uptick in power-play time as he matures.