6 months agoSt. Louis Blues left wing Alexandre Texier missed Thursday's clash with the Sharks because of an upper-body injury. Texier logged 13:03 of ice time in St. Louis' season-opening 3-2 win against Seattle on Tuesday, logging an assist on Jordan Kyrou's game-winner, but he also appears to have gotten injured in the contest, as the French forward had a maintenance day on Wednesday. He took part in the warm-ups ahead of Thursday's game before being ruled out. Blues head coach Drew Bannister has labeled Texier as day-to-day. Zack Bolduc replaced him on the second line. The 21-year-old could keep his spot as the Blues return to action on Friday night against Vegas, increasing his fantasy value.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: St. Louis Blues
3 years agoColumbus Blue Jackets forward Alexandre Texier will miss the whole 2022-23 NHL season because of unspecified personal problems. The Blue Jackets said in its statement that the versatile Frenchman won't be with the team "per the advice and recommendation of the NHL/NHLPA Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Program." Texier also missed the end of last season for personal reasons and a fractured finger. The 22-year-old managed to pick up 20 points in 36 games before being forced to end his season early. He's collected 49 points in total in 123 career appearances. Texier will be free to sign a one-year deal with a team in Europe for the upcoming season and his $1,525,000 cap hit will come off the books for Columbus.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBC Sports
3 years agoColumbus Blue Jackets forward Alexandre Texier (hand) will miss four weeks after suffering a fractured finger against the Flames on Wednesday night. Texier has scored a career-high 11 goals to go along with nine assists through 36 games, for a total of 20 points in his third NHL season. Texier is not on the radar in standard formats but the 22-year-old forward is worth rostering in dynasty leagues for his goal scoring production and positional eligibility.
--Denis Vondrus - RotoBallerSource: Blue Jackets PR - Twitter
3 years agoColumbus Blue Jackets center Alexandre Texier is showing good chemistry with Eric Robinson and the results are becoming more and more apparent. Texier set up Robinson twice during Tuesday's 4-3 loss in Vancouver. The center is more set up for a defensive role but his two assists give him 16 points in 27 games this season. Though he has no shots on goal in consecutive contests, he has six points in his last five games. Texier even saw a turn with the Columbus power play on Tuesday. It may be a sign of more time to come.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
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