Pre-Game Talk: 2024 Blues Training Camp Thread

[Renard]

Centers don't have to take faceoffs, although they usually do.

I wonder why we acquired the quy. We have plenty of wingers, but short on centers

 

[Snubbed4Vezina]

Centers don't have to take faceoffs, although they usually do.

I wonder why we acquired the quy. We have plenty of wingers, but short on centers

At the time we didn't have Holloway & Joseph and whether he gets there or not Texier has second-line upside to be worth a gamble of a 4th round pick at an age where he could contribute as a nice support piece to the new core.

 

[Reality Czech]

Centers don't have to take faceoffs, although they usually do.

I wonder why we acquired the quy. We have plenty of wingers, but short on centers

I'm guessing only because he's a young player with potential that we got at a discounted price. He's a gamble worth taking.

 

[STL fan in MN]

What about Texier? He is a center and I see nothing about him in the training camp news.

Texier hasn’t played C since the 2020-21 season.

He might see some time at C with the Blues since our center depth is so abysmal but he’s much better on the wing.

 

[Linkens Mastery]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1839778926878466525

 

[Snubbed4Vezina]

Story of Kapanen's Blues career. I wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't make the cut.