Ex-Mavs David Backes and Steve Wagner will return to their home state Thursday night when the St. Louis Blues take on the Minnesota Wild. The Blues are 6-4-0 with a little help from a couple of engineering students from Minnesota State University.
The self-described nerds are interviewed in this story in the Belleville (Ill.) News-Democrat, which covers the Blues.
Wagner is tied for sixth in scoring among all NHL rookies with four points, including one goal against the Wild, and also has a plus-6 plus-minus rating. According the above story, Blues coach Andy Murray doesn't think Wagner's going away anytime soon.:
"I don't see Steve Wagner going anyplace other than where he is right now, which is one of our leading defensemen," Murray said. "He moves the puck well; he's going to be on our power play, we use him killing penalties. He skates extremely well and his game is suited to the new style of hockey that's being played."
Backes, meanwhile, has two goals and two assists on the season.
It doesn't appear that PucKato will be able to make the game. If any readers go to the "X" Thursday, feel free to post a report on the comments section below.
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