| April 23, 2024 |
Toropchenko recorded 14 goals and seven assists across 82 games during the 2023-24 campaign. - Toropchenko played almost exclusively in the bottom six, but he was briefly promoted to the top six when the Blues' playoff hopes were in desperation mode. The 6-foot-6 forward is known for his defensive presence and physicality -- he dished out 165 hits -- but the scoring touch adds to his versatility. The 24-year-old is heading into the final year of his contract next season. |
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| April 14, 2024 |
Toropchenko assisted on a first-period goal during Sunday's 4-1 win over Seattle. - Toropchenko raised his career-high point total to 21 with Sunday's apple, and a career-high 14 of those points are goals. The 24-year-old Russian's continued growth leaves something to consider as fantasy managers look for depth production next year. |
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| April 1, 2024 |
Toropchenko will skate on the second line and the second power-play unit in Monday's game versus the Oilers, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports. - The Blues' playoff hopes are slipping away, so now seems like the right time to see what Toropchenko can do in the top six. However, interim head coach Drew Bannister stated that Toropchenko earned the opportunity after excelling in a bottom-six role and defending well on the penalty kill. The 24-year-old has been impressive this year with 14 goals and six assists through 74 games despite averaging just 12:17 of ice time per contest. |
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| March 14, 2024 |
Toropchenko scored a goal and dished out two hits across 10:57 of ice time in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Kings. - Getting pucks on net is the name of the game, and Toropchenko showed why when he fired a wrister from the blue line and it snuck by Cam Talbot's blocker. This was his fourth goal in seven games and his 13th goal of the season. The big-bodied winger has averaged 12:19 of ice time this season, so he's not a steady fantasy producer despite the recent surge. |
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| March 2, 2024 |
Toropchenko recorded a goal and one hit in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Wild. - In a low-scoring affair, Toropchenko tipped one past Marc-Andre Fleury in the first period on only the third shot of the game. Toropchenko added a hit, one shot on net and a plus-1 rating in 9:30 of ice time. This was the 24-year old's first point in eight games. Limited ice time - he averages 12:22 on the season - remains the biggest hurdle for Toropchenko's fantasy value. Until his ice time increases, consistent point production is unlikely. |
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| Feb. 12, 2024 |
Toropchenko recorded a goal and four shots on net in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Canadiens. - Toropchenko dazzled with a between-the-legs move to get around Canadiens defenseman Jayden Struble before deking around former Blues goalie Jake Allen to open the scoring just 25 seconds into the game. The 24-year-old Toropchenko is skating on the fourth line and has managed eight goals and four assists through 51 games, but his two-way acumen has kept him in the lineup all season. |
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| Jan. 24, 2024 |
Toropchenko scored a goal on two shots, added three hits and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Canucks. - Toropchenko snapped a 13-game point drought with his tally in the third period Wednesday. The 24-year-old winger has maintained a steady spot in the bottom six despite his slump, providing a bit of a physical edge for the Blues. He's at 11 points, 53 shots on net, 65 hits, 29 blocked shots, 26 PIM and a minus-4 rating through 46 outings this season, so he's not popping up enough to justify a roster spot in most fantasy formats. |
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| Dec. 22, 2023 |
Toropchenko scored a goal and fired two shots on net in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Panthers. - Toropchenko has averaged just 11:06 of ice time in December and has produced just two goals, an assist and 13 shots on net through 10 games. He adds a physical touch to the bottom six with 17 hits in that stretch, but it's not enough to vault himself onto the fantasy radar. |
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| Dec. 5, 2023 |
Toropchenko scored a goal in Tuesday's 2-1 OT road win against the Golden Knights. - Toropchenko got the Blues off on a good foot, scoring at 19:39 of the first period to give the visitors a lead with help to Colton Parayko and Oskar Sundqvist. He was good for a plus-1 rating, two shots on goal and a blocked shot, making the most of his 8:38 of ice time in just 12 shifts on the fourth line. Toropchenko has managed three goals and four points in the past eight games. |
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| Nov. 19, 2023 |
Toropchenko provided a goal in a 3-1 win over Anaheim on Sunday. - Toropchenko snapped a three-game scoring drought. He has three goals and five points in 17 contests this season. Toropchenko is playing on the third line and has received almost no power-play ice time this season, so his offensive production is likely to stay low. |
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| Nov. 11, 2023 |
Toropchenko scored a goal on five shots, blocked two shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 8-2 win over the Avalanche. - Toropchenko netted the Blues' last goal of the game, which came in the final minute. The tally was his second over six contests in November. He's played mainly in a bottom-six role this season, amassing four points, 19 hits, 12 blocked shots, 12 PIM, 13 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating through 13 appearances. |
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| Oct. 31, 2023 |
Toropchenko (lower body) is expected to suit up against Colorado on Wednesday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports. - Toropchenko has yet to find the back of the net this season and has managed just six shots through seven games -- not exactly the type of performance that will be encouraging to fantasy players. Still, in formats that utilize hits, the 24-year-old winger could offer decent value after dishing out 13 to open the campaign. |
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| Oct. 29, 2023 |
Toropchenko (lower body) missed practice Sunday and his status is in question for Wednesday's game vs. Colorado, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports. - While it doesn't seem like Toropchenko is dealing with a significant injury, he'll get a few days of rest before the Blues determine his status for their next game against the Avalanche. The 24-year-old winger has a pair of assists through seven games this year in a bottom-six role. |
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| Oct. 26, 2023 |
Toropchenko notched an assist and two hits in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Flames. - Toropchenko is starting to get his offense going with two assists over his last three games. The 24-year-old winger has played in a bottom-six role this season, and it's not a great sign that he saw just 11:39 of ice time despite the Blues dressing only 11 forwards Thursday. He's at two helpers, six shots on net, nine hits, five blocked shots, four PIM and a plus-1 rating through six outings overall. |
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| Oct. 22, 2023 |
Toropchenko posted an assist, two shots on goal, two hits and a blocked shot in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Penguins. - Toropchenko marked his first point of the season when he set up Colton Parayko's game-winning goal in the second period. The 2017 fourth-round pick has played all four games for the Blues this year, averaging 13:37 of ice time. He'll likely stay in the bottom six this season, but he has a solid scoring touch, evidenced by 10 goals through 69 games last year. |
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| Oct. 12, 2023 |
Toropchenko (lower body) is slated to play versus Dallas on Thursday, Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. - Toropchenko had 10 goals, 19 points and 122 hits in 69 games last season. He's projected to play on the fourth line with Oskar Sundqvist and Jake Neighbours on Thursday. |
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| Oct. 5, 2023 |
Toropchenko suffered a lower-body injury Thursday and will not play in Dallas, Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. - Toropchenko had 10 goals and nine assists in 69 games with St. Louis last season. He will be replaced in the lineup by Nikita Alexandrov on Thursday. |
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| July 15, 2023 |
Toropchenko agreed to a two-year, $2.5 million contract with St. Louis on Saturday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. - Toropchenko had 10 goals, 19 points, 122 hits and 46 blocks in 69 contests with St. Louis last season. The 24-year-old was a restricted free agent with arbitration rights coming off a one-year, two-way contract worth $750,000 at the NHL level. |
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| April 6, 2023 |
Toropchenko supplied a goal in a 3-2 overtime win over the Rangers on Thursday. - Toropchenko opened the scoring midway through the second period. It was his 10th goal and 19th point in 66 contests this season. Toropchenko is on a roll with four goals and six points over his last six outings. |
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| April 4, 2023 |
Toropchenko contributed a goal and an assist in a 4-2 victory over Philadelphia on Tuesday. - Toropchenko has been held off the scoresheet only once over his last five games, and he's provided three goals and five points in that span. That's in stark contrast to his offensive struggles from Feb. 28-March 26, during which he was limited to a goal and an assist over 14 outings. Overall in 2022-23, Toropchenko has nine goals and 18 points in 65 appearances. |
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| March 15, 2023 |
Toropchenko (upper body) is good to go for Wednesday's game versus the Wild, Jim Thomas of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. - Toropchenko should slot into his usual bottom-six role after missing Tuesday's practice with an upper-body issue. The 23-year-old winger has picked up 12 points through 53 contests this campaign. |
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| March 14, 2023 |
Toropchenko was absent from practice Tuesday after suffering an upper-body injury versus Vegas on Sunday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports. - Toropchenko is mired in an eight-game goal drought dating back to Feb. 23 against Vancouver. During that stretch, the 23-year-old winger has managed just eight shots, which doesn't bode well for him to break out of his slump. If Toropchenko is unavailable heading into Wednesday's matchup with Minnesota, it could mean more minutes for Josh Leivo. |
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| Feb. 23, 2023 |
Toropchenko scored a goal on one shot in the Blues' 3-2 overtime loss to the Canucks on Thursday. - Toropchenko opened the scoring Thursday, scoring a short-handed goal off a breakaway. This goal snaps Toropchenko's three-game pointless streak and gives him two goals in the month of February. On the season, the Russian forward has five goals and 10 points in 45 games. |
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| Feb. 16, 2023 |
Toropchenko tallied a goal in a 4-2 win over New Jersey on Thursday. - Toropchenko scored at 4:00 of the second period to put the Blues up 2-1. It was his fourth goal and ninth point in 41 contests this season. Toropchenko was limited to an assist over his previous seven games. |
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| Feb. 11, 2023 |
Toropchenko notched an assist and three hits in Saturday's 6-5 overtime win over the Coyotes. - The assist ended a five-game point drought for Toropchenko. The 23-year-old winger hasn't done much to grab attention in fantasy this year with eight points through 39 contests. He's added 44 shots on net, 86 hits and a minus-2 rating, but he'd need to move above the fourth line to have a chance at producing better numbers. |
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| Jan. 19, 2023 |
Toropchenko contributed a goal in a 5-2 win against the Predators on Thursday. - Toropchenko's marker at 2:01 of the third period pushed the Blues up 5-1. It was his third goal and seventh point in 33 games this season. The 23-year-old entered Thursday's action averaging just 10:27 of ice time, and he's unlikely to increase his offensively pace much unless he starts playing a bigger role with St. Louis. |
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| Dec. 30, 2022 |
Toropchenko picked up an assist in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Blackhawks. - Toropchenko helped set up Josh Leivo's opening tally in the first period, following a defensive-zone turnover by the Blackhawks. The 23-year-old Toropchenko now has three assists in his last four contests after going 19 games without a helper. The winger wont offer much offensive upside in a fourth-line role but he should hold a spot in the lineup thanks to his physical presence (53 hits). Toropchenko has four points (one goal, three assists) in 23 games this season. |
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| Dec. 20, 2022 |
Toropchenko produced an assist and three hits in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Kraken. - This was Toropchenko's first point in five games since he returned from his conditioning stint with AHL Springfield. The heavy-hitting winger has just one goal and one assist in 20 contests overall, and he's been limited to exclusively fourth-line duties for much of the season. He's added 24 shots on net and 48 hits, but the lack of offense means he's not much of an option in fantasy. |
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| Dec. 11, 2022 |
Toropchenko was recalled from his conditioning stint Sunday, per CapFriendly. - Toropchenko scored three points in five games with AHL Springfield. He hasn't dressed in an NHL game since Nov. 25. |
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| Nov. 29, 2022 |
Toropchenko was assigned to Springfield of the AHL on Tuesday for a conditioning assignment. - Toropchenko has appeared in 15 games with the Blues this season, recording one goal, 19 shots on net and 36 hits. He has averaged 10:25 of ice time. |
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| Oct. 31, 2022 |
Toropchenko scored a goal on three shots and added five hits in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Kings. - Toropchenko spoiled Jonathan Quick's shutout bid at 10:42 of the second period. That would be it for the Blues' offense in a lopsided loss. The goal was Toropchenko's first point in eight games this season, as he's mainly been limited to fourth-line minutes. The 23-year-old winger has added 22 hits, nine shots on net, two PIM and a minus-1 rating. He had two goals in 28 contests as a rookie last year, but he's expected to see more consistent playing time in 2022-23. |
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| Oct. 15, 2022 |
Toropchenko (shoulder) is expected to play Saturday, according to Tom Timmermann of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. - This is a surprise as Toropchenko underwent shoulder surgery in June and hadn't been expected back before early December. He practiced on the fourth line Friday with Nathan Walker and Noel Acciari. The 23-year-old Toropchenko had two goals in 28 games with St. Louis last season. |
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| Oct. 12, 2022 |
Toropchenko (shoulder) was cleared for contact Wednesday, though he is not yet ready to resume game action, Jim Thomas of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. - By all accounts, Toropchenko's return from offseason shoulder surgery has gone extremely well. He looks poised to return well ahead of his initial expected date in early December, and he could be back before the end of October at the rate he's going. The 23-year-old should be in contention for a fourth-line role once he rejoins the Blues' lineup. |
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| Sept. 22, 2022 |
Toropchenko (shoulder) skated with the Blues during practice Thursday but hasn't been cleared for contract, Tom Timmermann of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. - Toropchenko continues to recover from offseason shoulder surgery. He was initially expected to be out until December, but it appears he's a little ahead of schedule. He'll still need to make sure his shoulder holds up once he's cleared for contact before he's able to make a case to join the Blues during the campaign. |
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| July 1, 2022 |
Toropchenko had shoulder surgery and will be out until at least December, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports. - The 23-year-old winger tallied two goals in 28 games as a rookie last season before chipping in two assists in 12 postseason appearances. Toropchenko should be expected to land on injured reserve once the season begins as he's going to miss roughly the first two months of the 2022-23 campaign. He should return to a bottom-six role once healthy. |
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| May 25, 2022 |
Toropchenko posted an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Avalanche in Game 5. - Toropchenko set up Justin Faulk's game-tying goal with 4:46 left in the third period. This was Toropchenko's first point in the second round and his second assist in 11 playoff contests overall. The 22-year-old winger has mainly been limited to fourth-line action, where he's added 22 hits, eight shots on net and a plus-2 rating, though it's encouraging to see him maintain his place in the lineup. |
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| May 12, 2022 |
Toropchenko notched an assist and two hits in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Wild in Game 6. - Toropchenko had been held off the scoresheet in 20 straight appearances. He rushed the net in the second period and generated a rebound for Tyler Bozak to bury on the Blues' third goal. In a fourth-line role, Toropchenko's picked up three shots on net, 14 hits and a plus-3 rating through six playoff contests, so he probably won't have the attention of many fantasy managers as the Blues face the Avalanche in the second round. |
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| April 23, 2022 |
Toropchenko, who's been sidelined with an undisclosed injury, could return to action Saturday against the Coyotes, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports. - Toropchenko's availability against Arizona will likely boil down to a game-time decision. He's picked up two goals through 24 top-level appearances this year. |
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| April 19, 2022 |
Toropchenko (undisclosed) will not play Tuesday against visiting Boston, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports. - Toropchenko will head out on the team's four-game road trip following Tuesday's contest and start skating, though, so it sounds like his return could be around the corner. The rookie has two points in 24 games this season. |
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| April 17, 2022 |
Toropchenko (undisclosed) will not play Sunday against Nashville, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports. - Toropchenko has now missed the last two games but the team hasn't provided much information on the injury. His next chance to play will be Tuesday against the Bruins. |
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| April 16, 2022 |
Toropchenko (undisclosed) won't play Saturday versus Minnesota, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports. - With Toropchenko on the shelf, look for Dakota Joshua to draw into the lineup against the Wild. Another update on Toropchenko, who's picked up two goals through 24 NHL appearances this season, should surface once he's cleared to rejoin the lineup. |
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| March 7, 2022 |
Toropchenko was elevated from AHL Springfield on Monday. - In a four-player move, the Blues added Toropchenko and MacKenzie MacEachern to the NHL roster in exchange for Dakota Joshua and Klim Kostin who were demoted. The decision will likely see Toropchenko and MacEachern battling it out for a spot in the lineup heading into Tuesday's clash with Ottawa. In his five previous appearances this year, the 22-year-old Toropchenko managed seven shots, 13 hits and two blocks while averaging 9:23 of ice time but is still searching for his first NHL point. |
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| Feb. 9, 2022 |
Toropchenko inked a one-year, two-way contract with St. Louis on Wednesday. - Toropchenko's new deal carries a rate of $750,000 in the NHL and $100,000 in the AHL. The 22-year-old has five top-level appearances this season but has primarily played with AHL Springfield, where he has amassed 12 points over 32 performances. |
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| Jan. 25, 2022 |
Toropchenko was demoted from the taxi squad to AHL Springfield on Tuesday. - Toropchenko will rejoin AHL Springfield where he has logged 11 points over 26 performances in 2021-22. The 22-year-old has averaged 9:23 of ice time and been held scoreless over five NHL appearances this season. |
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| Jan. 19, 2022 |
Toropchenko was skating with the rest of the taxi squad Wednesday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports. - Since the start of 2022, Toropchenko has only played in one game for the Blues against the Leafs on Saturday. Despite the team registering five goals, the 22-year-old winger failed to register a point and managed just one shot in 10:02 of ice time. Looking ahead to the rest of the season, Totopchenko will likely struggle for regular game opportunities, making him a relative non-factor in fantasy contests. |
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| Jan. 15, 2022 |
Toropchenko was promoted from the taxi squad for Saturday's tilt with Toronto. - As of now, it appears that Toropchenko will skate in a bottom-six role against the Maple Leafs on Saturday. He's been held without a point while averaging 9:14 of ice time through his first four NHL games. |
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| Jan. 14, 2022 |
The Blues added Toropchenko to the taxi squad from AHL Springfield on Friday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports. - Toropchenko could join the active roster and enter St. Louis' lineup Saturday versus Toronto, as the Blues are currently shorthanded at forward. The 22-year-old has played four NHL games while bouncing between rosters this season. |
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| Jan. 2, 2022 |
The Blues returned Toropchenko to AHL Springfield on Sunday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports. - The winger averaged 9:14 of ice time in four December games but didn't record any points. Toropchenko could see more NHL action if any Blues forwards miss time due to injuries or COVID-19. |
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| Jan. 1, 2022 |
Toropchenko was placed on the Blues' taxi squad Saturday. - Toropchenko was held without a point through his four NHL appearances. The Russian native logged 10 hits and six shots on goal during his first stint with the NHL. The 22-year-old will be in line for more big-league opportunities going forward, regardless of his stat line over his debut stretch. |
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| Dec. 29, 2021 |
The Blues recalled Toropchenko from AHL Springfield on Wednesday. - Toropchenko appeared in three mid-December games for St. Louis and tallied five shots on goal, although he didn't record any points. The 22-year-old figures to play on St. Louis' fourth line Wednesday against Edmonton. |
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| Dec. 20, 2021 |
Toropchenko was demoted to AHL Springfield on Monday. - Toropchenko's reassignment was likely a cap-saving measure considering neither the Blues nor the Thunderbirds play again until Dec. 27. Unless a handful of Blues' forwards are cleared to play, the 22-year-old Toropchenko could be brought back to the NHL in order to suit up versus the Devils on Dec. 27. |
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| Dec. 13, 2021 |
Toropchenko was called up from AHL Springfield on Monday. - Toropchenko has yet to make his NHL debut but will likely break into the lineup versus Dallas on Tuesday given the number of forwards out of the lineup for the Blues. In the minors, the Russian has tallied five goals and four assists in 22 outings and will look to bring his scoring touch to the NHL level. |
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