Steve Ott
LW FA
Thu 4/7/16 1:19 AM

Ott (hamstring) has been diagnosed with Colitis and will be reevaluated in two weeks.
EDGE Analysis
Ott is working his way back from December hamstring surgery, and his latest setback will push back his potential return date even further. Ott could return at some point during the playoffs, depending on how far the Blues advance.

Steve Ott
LW FA
Mon 4/4/16 8:08 AM

Ott is listed as day-to-day for Monday night's home game against the Coyotes, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ott, who hasn't played since Dec. 5, has increased his practice activity the last few weeks and is expected to get back into the lineup before the end of the regular season. Monday's "day-to-day" designation represents the first time the 13-year veteran has not been designated as "out" since his injury. If he does suit up, we aren't expecting a large role for Ott, so fantasy owners will be wise to temper expectations.

Steve Ott
LW FA
Thu 3/31/16 1:14 PM

Ott (hamstring) is inching closer to a return, but he won't play Friday night against the Bruins, Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ott hasn't played a full season since 2010-11, and he's been limited to just two assists in 21 games this campaign. He's an energy player who can deliver a fair amount of hits -- he had 184 in 78 games last season -- but that's the only area for which he's relevant when it comes to fantasy hockey.

Steve Ott
LW FA
Sat 3/12/16 9:57 AM

Ott practiced with teammates Friday morning for the first time since suffering injuries to both hamstrings, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Blues aren't setting a timetable for his return, but he's getting close. Ott will join the team on a five-city trip that kicks off Saturday in Dallas.

Steve Ott
LW FA
Tue 3/1/16 8:09 AM

Ott (hamstring) will continue to rehab and hopefully be back for the playoffs, according to Blues general manager Doug Armstrong, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
EDGE Analysis
Had the Blues released Ott, they could have alleviated some salary-cap limitations, but after talking with doctors and the player, Armstrong decided to keep him around.

Steve Ott
LW FA
Sun 12/6/15 3:08 PM

Ott will miss three months due to hamstring injuries suffered in the first period of Saturday's game against the Maple Leafs.
EDGE Analysis
It's unclear exactly what the issue is, but he'll require surgery on both of his hamstrings, and will undergo a procedure next week. The veteran has two assists and 34 penalty minutes in 21 games this season, but likely won't be able to add to the total until March.

Steve Ott
LW FA
Sat 12/5/15 8:15 PM

Ott left Saturday's game with a lower-body injury and will not return.
EDGE Analysis
The 33-year-old crashed into the boards in the first period and his legs appeared to split underneath him. He needed assistance from a trainer to get to the locker room. Consider Ott questionable to play Tuesday until more information becomes available.

Steve Ott
LW FA
Thu 11/19/15 12:44 PM

Ott said he will play in Thursday evening's home contest against the Sabres, Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ott had not appeared in the Blues' previous six games after sustaining an upper-body injury Nov. 4 in Chicago. Prior to the injury the 33-year-old veteran had totaled two points through 13 contests for St. Louis.

Steve Ott
LW FA
Fri 11/13/15 3:38 PM

Ott (upper body) is still without a timetable for his return from injury.
EDGE Analysis
Ott has missed the Blues' last three games with an upper-body injury he suffered on Nov. 4 in a matchup with the Blackhawks. It appears as though Ott will miss at least a few more contests with the ailment, as head coach Ken Hitchcock told reporters Thursday that the 33-year-old bruiser is still without a timetable for his return to game action. He's been skating of late, but will likely need to log several full practices before drawing back into the Blues' lineup.

Steve Ott
LW FA
Mon 11/9/15 2:15 PM

Ott will not go on the team's upcoming road trip, effectively ruling him out, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ott will miss at least the next two contests as a result of the issue, making his next possible return date Saturday against the Blackhawks. The veteran has just two points through 13 games this season, making it less difficult to replace Ott's production given the plethora of options available to the Blues. Still, Ott will likely draw back into the lineup for the Blues when he does return to full health.