Evgeny Grachev has been reassigned to the minors. He was activated off injured reserve on Tuesday after being sidelined for four games because of an eye injury. Grachev sustained the injury at practice when a deflected shot hit him. He has contributed two assists in 17 games with the Blues this season.

Evgeny Grachev was activated from the IL on Tuesday December 6.

Left wing Evgeny Grachev may be back in the St. Louis lineup tonight when the Blues entertain the Detroit Red Wings. Grachev was placed on injured reserve by the Blues after being struck in the face by a deflected puck during practice at the end of November. But he practiced Monday and Blues coach Ken Hitchcock said: "Grach looks good, we'll see how he feels (today)."

Evgeny Grachev (face) has been placed on injured reserve by St. Louis. He was struck in the face by a deflected puck during a drill at practice on Monday.

Evgeny Grachev is scheduled to be re-evaluated on Wednesday after taking a puck to the face during Monday's practice. He hasn't played since Nov. 22 but most of that time in the press box wasn't due to this ailment. Grachev has earned two assists in 17 games with the Blues this season.

Evgeny Grachev will play alongside Patrik Berglund and Matt D'Agostini on Thursday night. He is being granted a greater role with the club due to Chris Stewart's suspension. "Grachev has been good ... we want to give him a go," coach Ken Hitchcock said. "He's got two-step quickness that, for a big guy, is pretty impressive. There's a conservative base when you're on the fourth line. Just keep the puck in front of you and don't let it in your end. When you're on the second line, it's hang onto it and make a play. So it's a different mindset ... This is a great opportunity for him."

Look for Evgeny Grachev to make his debut in a St. Louis uniform on Saturday. The Blues need to add a forward to the lineup as Andy McDonald will be out with a possible concussion. Grachev and Chris Porter were the healthy scratches on Thursday but the Blues will likely want to see what Grachev can do in the regular season, especially after his good showing in the pre-season with three goals and five points.

Evgeny Grachev was one of three St. Louis Blues who were a healthy scratch on Thursday. Defenseman Taylor Chorney and Chris Porter were also in the press box. Grachev impressed the Blues coaching staff in the preseason with three goals and five points but hasn't had the chance to play in the regular season.

Evgeny Grachev has made the Blues out of training camp. He impressed the St. Louis coaching staff with his offensive ability scoring three goals and registering five points in four games. He will play on the team's third line and may be good for 35 points.

Evgeny Grachev is impressing the St. Louis Blues in training camp. Grachev is tied for the scoring lead with the Blues as he has five points including three goals in four games. "He's found ways to execute, he's found ways to play at pace," coach Davis Payne said. "He's been effective on the forecheck. When he plays his game with his feet moving and plays a vertical game, he's a big body that's tough to contain." Look for Grachev to crack the lineup out of camp and score 35-45 points for the Blues this season.