Defenseman Zbynek Michalek is expected to make his Blues debut tonight when St. Louis hosts the Minnesota Wild.
Michalek was partnered alongside Jay Bouwmeester at the team’s morning skate.
It appears Michalek will make his #stlblues debut tonight. He is partnered with Bouwmeester.
— Jeremy Rutherford (@jprutherford) March 14, 2015
The Blues acquired Michalek from the Arizona Coyotes on March 2 along with a conditional third-round pick in exchange for prospect Maxim Letunov.
With Michalek in the lineup tonight, the 3rd round pick the #stlblues got from #coyotes in trade flips back to Arizona once Michalek plays.
— Lou Korac (@lkorac10) March 14, 2015
The 32-year-old has not played since Feb. 14 due to a concussion.
In 53 games with the Coyotes this season Michalek had two goals and six assists to go along with a minus-6 rating while averaging 21:05 in ice time.