Barbashev was called up from AHL Chicago on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

As soon as the Blues' bye week ended, Barbashev was always going to be brought back up to St. Louis. Prior to the break, the winger racked up five points in the previous three outings and should continue logging minutes on the first line for the foreseeable future.

Barbashev was sent down to the minors Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Barbachev's demotion will only be temporary, as the Blues are entering their bye week. Rather than getting some time off, the winger could feature in up to three outings for the Wolves before returning to St. Louis ahead of Tuesday's matchup with Toronto. With five points in his last three games, the Russian appears to be hitting his stride.

Barbashev collected two assists through 11:40 of ice time during Tuesday's 7-4 loss to Florida.

EDGE Analysis

The 22-year-old Russian has a track record of offensive success at the lower levels, and he's now recorded a goal and four assists during an active three-game point streak. It's likely no coincidence that Barbashev's scoring uptick aligns with his promotion to the No. 1 line alongside countryman Vladimir Tarasenko and veteran Paul Stastny. As long as Barbashev is skating on the top line, he has the potential to provide serviceable fantasy numbers for most settings.

Barbashev scored a goal and added an assist in the Blues' 6-3 loss to the Flyers on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The points were his first of the season (15 games). Barbashev is a talented young man, but his offensive upside is starting to look limited. He's been getting plenty of opportunity, but his scoring malaise from the AHL to start this season (eight points in 18 games) has carried to the NHL.

Barbashev was recalled from AHL Chicago on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The 2014 second-round pick was recalled after it was announced that Jaden Schwartz (ankle) would be sidelined for at least the next six weeks. It's unclear at this moment whether or not Barbashev will be given a chance to fill Schwartz's spot alongside Brayden Schenn and Vladimir Tarasenko, or if he's going to provide some bottom-six depth. A skilled player who's experienced some difficulty scoring in the minors this season with eight points in 18 games, Barbashev could offer some fantasy value if given a favorable spot in the St. Louis lineup.

Barbashev was assigned to AHL San Antonio on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Barbashev appeared in six games for the Blues this season but failed to record any points. The 21-year-old will likely have a bigger role with the AHL club, as he averaged just 11:30 of ice time per game.

Barbashev was reassigned to AHL Chicago on Monday along with Jordan Schmaltz and Zach Sanford.

EDGE Analysis

The Blues' postseason campaign came to a close Sunday with none of these players in the lineup. Barbashev, Schmaltz, and Sanford are all considered to be bright prospects that will some day have regular roles in St. Louis' lineup, but for now they'll continue their development with some AHL playoff experience.

Barbashev centered the top line during Tuesday's practice and looks like he'll start in that spot Wednesday when the Blues and Wild meet in the first round of the playoffs, Tom Timmerman of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barbashev finished up the regular season on the top line, winged by Jaden Schwartz and Vladimir Tarasenko, and has a four-game point streak entering the postseason. He's earned the confidence of the coaching staff to handle a top-six role.

Barbashev posted an assist in Sunday's 3-2 win against the Avalanche, finishing the regular season on a four-game point streak.

EDGE Analysis

Barbashev, recently promoted to the top scoring line, is a nice sleeper for those playing in postseason fantasy pools and DFS. His pricing in the daily arena has yet to catch up to his recent hot streak, making him a nice dollar-per-point value.

Barbashev was promoted to the top line for Thursday's game against Florida, Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. He had an assist and one shot on goal over 13:26 of ice time in the Blues' 6-3 win over the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Barbashev has been relegated to third- and fourth-line duty since joining the Blues in early February, earning the confidence of the coaching staff who now feel the 21-year-old center is capable of performing in a top-six role. Over his last 12 games, Barbashev has two goals and five assists. The pace of scoring should pick up if he remains on a line with Vladimir Tarasenko and Jaden Schwartz.