Lars Eller

A “winning streak” is not a concept that the St. Louis Blues seem to entirely grasp in 2009-10.

The Blues, who did not see their first three-game winning streak until a 2-1 shootout win over the Calgary Flames on December 23, are currently posting a 17-17-5 record, placing them twelfth in the Western Conference and eight points out of a playoff spot.  The record itself is not the biggest problem; it is the lack of production from the core of the lineup.  Before being injured Sunday against the Sabres, left-wing Paul Kariya, who also happens to be drawing $6 million in the final season of his contract, has racked up just eight goals and 19 points in 38 games.  For a former six-time 30 goal scorer, the numbers can speak volumes for the lack of effort the team is seeing from Kariya.

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, 22, has 4 goals and 8 assists, placing him second on the team.  Playing on the top line with Lars Eller, Drazenovic is making a push for NHL recognition.

Eller is another player that the Blues have to be considering bringing up.  The young forward was expected to make the Blues roster for opening day, but came down with a case of mononucleosis.  Eller would add speed and determination to a current lackluster Blues lineup.

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s King.  Armstrong, 36, adds depth to the Blues roster.  The second hopeful is young star Lars Eller.  The 20-year old was expected to be a dynamic rookie this season, but reportedly has been diagnosed with mononucleosis.  He will remain inactive for about another 4 months. 

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