Cam Janssen

urrent roster and not call up anyone from Peoria, the Blues' AHL affiliate, to the big squad.  Cam Janssen was dressed instead for Tuesday's game.  His 4:00 played made a real impact for the Blues.  A gifted scorer (Eller, Drazenovic, etc.), that is wasting away in Peoria could not match what Janssen brought to the table.

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jors against other NHL heavyweights.  Since the injury, the Blues have turned to hometown hero Cam Janssen for their fighting needs.  Both are expected to be the best resource for grit on the team, but will most likely not be dressed in the same games.

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ards is that Crombeen and Winchester are not even the tough guys on the squad.

Local boy Cam Janssen and “King Kong” D.J. King round-out the tough Blues fourth line.  Janssen was a fan-favorite last year, recording 131 penalty minutes and hitting everyone in sight.  Janssen does not exactly resemble the most graceful of skaters but does possess decent speed.  King is not a quick as Janssen, but owns better hands and a quicker shot.  His 100 penalty minutes and reputation as one of the best fighters in the league was one of the few bright spots for St. Louis in 2007-08.  Both players are going to be used sparingly this season, as the Blues are looking for more skill than grit.

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King and Cam Janssen are fan favorites, but can the Blues really afford to carry both skaters on their roster?  Probably not, so one has to be moved or sent to Peoria.  While Cam Janssen

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