The St. Louis Blues have the second half of their back-to-back against the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday. Before the game, a move was made with one of the four call-ups this season.
The move could have a lasting effect as one of the injured players might be coming back.
The #stlblues have assigned Aleksanteri Kaskimaki to the AHL. pic.twitter.com/pysgeVBVAL
— 101 ESPN St. Louis (@101espn) December 12, 2025
After five games with the Blues, Kaskimaki is being sent back down after a nice trial at the NHL level. He did not shine all that brightly, but with more time in Springfield, there is a chance for him to come back at some point this season, even better.
This move comes just hours before the game against Chicago, and it has not been confirmed if one of the injured Blues will be cycling back in. The closest players are Nick Bjugstad and Alexey Toropchenko.
After last night's horrific showing in Nashville, it is important that the Blues start off the homestand the right way. There is no room for another blowout, and it not be in their favor.