Blues F McDonald returns from concussion
ST. LOUIS (AP)—Blues forward Andy McDonald has been activated from injured
reserve after missing 51 games with a concussion and is expected to play Sunday
night against the San Jose Sharks.
“It’s been kind of a tough recovery,” McDonald said after the morning
skate. “Obviously a long time, but I’m excited that this day is finally here.
Get in the game, play the game and not think, that’ll be the key.”
The Blues also placed forward Matt D’Agostini on injured reserve with a
concussion sustained last week in Ottawa. D’Agostini has missed the last two
games.
The 34-year-old McDonald, who has two assists in three games, was injured
Oct. 13 in Dallas. He’s been skating on a regular basis since Dec. 23.
Coach Ken Hitchcock, hired to replace Davis Payne in November, said he
wasn’t that familiar with McDonald’s game.
“I’m curious because he looks so good at practice. Can you carry that over
when you’re playing against different sweaters right off the bat?” Hitchcock
said. “We’ll just play him on a regular shift, play him on the power play and
see how he looks.”
Forward Alex Steen has been out with a concussion since Dec. 27.