Blues Add Six Tryouts To Training Camp Roster

With less than two weeks to go before the start of training camp, the St. Louis Blues have added six players to their roster on a tryout basis. The players are forwards Wade Megan, Anthony Angello, and Jake Neighbours, defensemen Steven Santini and Connor Murphy, and goaltender Ethan Bowen.

Player Profiles

Megan, 28, played 14 games with the Carolina Hurricanes last season, scoring one goal and adding two assists. He has also played for the Florida Panthers, Vancouver Canucks, and Buffalo Sabres.

Angello, 27, has played parts of four seasons with the Pittsburgh Penguins, scoring 13 goals and adding 11 assists in 107 games. He spent last season with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League.

Neighbours, 20, was the Blues’ first-round pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. He played last season with the Red Deer Rebels of the Western Hockey League, where he scored 29 goals and added 29 assists in 62 games.

Santini, 28, has played parts of six seasons with the New Jersey Devils, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Nashville Predators. He has scored 10 goals and added 45 assists in 299 career NHL games.

Murphy, 29, has played parts of nine seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks, Arizona Coyotes, and Florida Panthers. He has scored 19 goals and added 92 assists in 526 career NHL games.

Bowen, 26, has played parts of three seasons with the Vancouver Canucks. He has a record of 11-12-4 with a 3.19 goals-against average and a .905 save percentage.

Outlook

The Blues have a number of holes to fill on their roster, especially on the blue line. Santini and Murphy are both experienced players who could provide some stability to the back end. Neighbours is a highly touted prospect who could push for a spot on the team out of training camp.

The Blues are also looking for some depth at forward. Megan and Angello are both players who can provide some offense and physicality. Bowen is a young goaltender who could challenge Jordan Binnington for the starting job.

Conclusion

The Blues have added six players to their roster on a tryout basis, giving them some much-needed depth and competition. It will be interesting to see how these players perform in training camp and if they can earn a spot on the team.

The Blues open training camp on September 22, with their first preseason game scheduled for September 24 against the Minnesota Wild.