Steen announced his retirement Thursday due to a lingering back injury.

EDGE Analysis

Steen was selected by the Maple Leafs with the 24th overall pick back in the 2002 NHL Draft. The veteran winger spent four years playing for Toronto before being traded to St. Louis on Nov. 24, 2008. Steen spent the next 12 years with the Blues, racking up a combined 245 goals and 377 assists, including 183 power-play points, in 1018 career NHL contests. The 2019 Stanley Cup champion also added another 36 points in 91 postseason contests. With Steen likely headed for long-term injured reserve, the Blues will be allowed to exceed the cap by his $5.75 million salary.

Steen (undisclosed) told reporters he was dealing with his undisclosed injury prior to the Return to Play training camp, Tom Timmermann of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

Steen also confirmed that he will be back for the 2020-21 campaign, his 16th season in the NHL. In 1018 appearances, the 35-year-old center racked up 245 goals and 377 assists, including 183 power-play points. Heading into next season, Steen figures to remain in a bottom-six role and shouldn't be expected to still produce at the 40-50 point level as he did earlier in his career.

Steen (undisclosed) won't be available for Friday's Game 6 against the Canucks, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Steen's continued absence will test the Blues' depth up front, but it won't impact fantasy players, as the veteran forward has gone scoreless while averaging just 12:02 of ice time in four games this postseason. With Steen still on the shelf, Jordan Kyrou will likely hold on to a bottom-six role for Game 6.

Steen (undisclosed) did not take warmups and will not play in Wednesday's Game 5 versus the Canucks, Jim Thomas of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

Steen will miss his third straight game and fourth in the last five. The 36-year-old forward remains day-to-day. An update on Steen's status should arrive prior to Friday's Game 6.

Steen (undisclosed) will not play in Sunday's Game 4 matchup with Vancouver, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

There hasn't been much information on Steen's injury but he's now missed three of the four games this series. It's unclear if he'll be ready to return for Game 5 on Wednesday.

Steen (undisclosed) is not in the lineup for Sunday's Game 3 tilt with Vancouver, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Steen missed Game 1 with an undisclosed injury, so it's possible that his absence Sunday could be related to that. He'll be considered questionable for Monday's Game 4 contest until another update is available.

Steen (undisclosed) had two PIM and one hit in 8:59 of ice time during Friday's 4-3 loss to the Canucks in Game 2.

EDGE Analysis

Steen missed one game with the injury. Fantasy managers won't pay the 36-year-old much mind -- he's produced six PIM, four hits and three blocked shots in four playoff contests so far in a limited, fourth-line role.

Steen (undisclosed) will be in the lineup for Game 2 against the Canucks on Friday, Tom Timmermann of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

Steen wasn't fit to play in Game 1 but he's ready to return to a bottom-six role for the Blues on Friday. During three round-robin games, the 36-year-old winger was held without a point while averaging 13:04 of ice time per contest.

Steen (undisclosed) took part in the team's game-day skate Friday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Steen has yet to provide much in terms of offensive production this postseason. In fact, the veteran winger is stuck in a 12-game pointless streak. Without a spot on the power play, the Winnipeg native should be considered a middling fantasy option at best.

Steen (undisclosed) did not play in Wednesday's Game 1 versus the Canucks. Head coach Craig Berube deemed Steen day-to-day in his postgame interview.

EDGE Analysis

Steen's absence allowed Jacob de la Rose to enter the lineup Wednesday. It's unclear why Steen was unavailable. The 36-year-old's status for Friday's Game 2 is uncertain.