Vladimir Sobotka Returns to St. Louis Blues Lineup

COMMENTARY | The St. Louis Blues have been without one of their elite forwards since before the Olympic break. Vladimir Sobotka is a power forward who motivates his team with his tenacity and finesse on the ice. While the Blues have been still winning hockey games, there has been a hole on the team for the past six weeks.

Sobotka was injured during the January 31^st game against the Carolina Hurricanes. He was placed on injured reserve and not only missed 12 games with the Blues; he also missed the opportunity to represent his beloved Czech Republic in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.

Sobotka proved that he was truly missed during his injury with his exceptional performance against the Edmonton Oilers on March 13, 2014. While he is a scrappy player, he also is a smart player. His ability to read the play and find his way into the right place at the right time is uncanny. The Blues, during the Oilers game, are showing that they are serious in their hunt for Lord Stanley’s cup.

Having Sobotka back on the bench and ice has lit a fire within the hearts’ of his teammates. The veterans and the newbies are showing exceptional calm and talent. It will be fun to watch the Blues as they finish the regular season and then head into the grind of the playoffs.

Welcome back, Sobotka. St. Louis fans have missed your electrifying presence on the ice.