The Blues have brought Logan Mailloux back from his conditioning stint in Springfield, and the defenseman is with the team in Nashville for Saturday’s final game of a four-game road trip.
Mailloux, 23, is still on injured reserve while he works his way back from the broken right hand that required surgery on Sept. 28.
The injury came in St. Louis’ final preseason game on Sept. 26 against the Chicago Blackhawks.
Before the club left on the trip, coach Jim Montgomery said there was at least a chance Mailloux could be available against the Predators, though he made clear that a return Tuesday at home against the Red Wings was the more realistic target. The Blues have already gone 5-4 over the Detroit Red Wings, lost 3-1 to the New York Rangers and dropped a 5-4 overtime decision to the New Jersey Devils on the trip.
Once Mailloux is officially activated, the Blues will have to sort out the defense picture. Rookie Adam Jiricek looks like the most likely candidate to go to Springfield because he is waivers-exempt.
Justin Barron has also made a strong case to stay put after posting nine points, including two goals and seven assists, in 13 games. Theo Lindstein is another name in the mix for a possible move to Springfield.
There is also room on the roster, so St. Louis could simply activate Mailloux and hold off on any additional move for now.
Last season, Mailloux played in 67 regular-season games and finished with 13 points, scoring five goals and adding eight assists.
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