The Blues returned Toropchenko to AHL Springfield on Sunday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The winger averaged 9:14 of ice time in four December games but didn't record any points. Toropchenko could see more NHL action if any Blues forwards miss time due to injuries or COVID-19.

Toropchenko was placed on the Blues' taxi squad Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Toropchenko was held without a point through his four NHL appearances. The Russian native logged 10 hits and six shots on goal during his first stint with the NHL. The 22-year-old will be in line for more big-league opportunities going forward, regardless of his stat line over his debut stretch.

The Blues recalled Toropchenko from AHL Springfield on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Toropchenko appeared in three mid-December games for St. Louis and tallied five shots on goal, although he didn't record any points. The 22-year-old figures to play on St. Louis' fourth line Wednesday against Edmonton.

Toropchenko was demoted to AHL Springfield on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Toropchenko's reassignment was likely a cap-saving measure considering neither the Blues nor the Thunderbirds play again until Dec. 27. Unless a handful of Blues' forwards are cleared to play, the 22-year-old Toropchenko could be brought back to the NHL in order to suit up versus the Devils on Dec. 27.

Toropchenko was called up from AHL Springfield on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Toropchenko has yet to make his NHL debut but will likely break into the lineup versus Dallas on Tuesday given the number of forwards out of the lineup for the Blues. In the minors, the Russian has tallied five goals and four assists in 22 outings and will look to bring his scoring touch to the NHL level.

Toropchenko will remain on loan with the Kunlun Red Star of the KHL instead of attending St. Louis' training camp.

EDGE Analysis

Toropchenko wasn't going to earn a spot on the Blues' Opening Night roster, so he'll finish out the KHL campaign before heading to the AHL instead of attending St. Louis' training camp. The 2017 fourth-round pick has picked up eight points in 25 games during his time with Kunlun.

The Blues have assigned Toropchenko to HC Kunlun Red Star of the KHL.

EDGE Analysis

Toropchenko spent the 2019-20 season with AHL San Antonio, picking up five goals and nine points while posting a minus-13 rating in 59 games. The 2017 fourth-round pick is likely still at least a few years away from getting a serious look with the big club, but he'll still be recalled ahead of next campaign's training camp.

Toropchenko has recorded four points over 41 AHL games this year.

EDGE Analysis

Toropchenko -- a fourth-round pick in 2017 -- made a surge last year with Guelph Storm of the OHL through the playoffs and Memorial Cup, as he racked up 19 points over 24 games, but it's been a tough adjustment in the pro ranks. The Russian forward projects as a power forward with his 6-foot-3, 200-pound frame, but at this rate, he's set to spend next season in the AHL as well.

Toropchenko picked up a natural hat trick in Guelph's 5-2 win over Rouyn-Noranda in Memorial Cup action Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

In what was the opening game of the tournament for both teams, Toropchenko scored three times in just over seven minutes in the first period to put the game out of reach early. Originally a fourth-round selection (113th overall) of the Blues in 2017, the Russian scored exactly 17 goals in each of the past two regular seasons for Guelph. Toropchenko signed his entry-level contract with St. Louis in December.