Alexandre Texier - NHL News & Rumors

Trouble staying in lineup Texier was scratched for the sixth time in nine games when he sat out Monday's 5-2 win over the Rangers.

Impact Texier played in a middle-six role early in the season, but his ice faded in November and he's now battling for a spot in the lineup altogether. A new head coach could help, as Jim Montgomery replaced Drew Bannister over the weekend, giving some players on the fringe of the lineup a chance to make a good impression. Texier is at three points, 20 shots on net and a minus-6 rating and will likely compete with Oskar Sundqvist, Zachary Bolduc and Mathieu Joseph for two spots in the lineup when the Blues are fully healthy up front.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Finds twine Thursday Texier scored a goal on four shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact The goal was Texier's second point over three games this season, and his first scoring contribution since he returned from an upper-body injury. The 25-year-old winger continues to fill a middle-six role -- he saw 15:55 of ice time Thursday. Texier's scoring pedigree is limited, and he typically adds just modest non-scoring production, so fantasy managers may want to monitor him from afar for a while to see if he can fit on their rosters.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Blues beat Maple Leafs 5-1 in first meeting against former coach Craig Berube since his firing

Jordan Binnington made 40 saves, Dylan Holloway scored twice and St. Louis beat Toronto 5-1 on Thursday night, spoiling Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube’s first game against the Blue...

OCTOBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Expects to play Tuesday Texier (upper body) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup Tuesday against Winnipeg, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

Impact Texier will occupy a bottom-six role following his five-game absence. The 25-year-old forward has one assist, two shots on goal and three blocked shots in one appearance this campaign. As a result of Texier's return, Nathan Walker will be a healthy scratch versus the Jets.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Surfaces on IR Texier (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Monday, according to the NHL media site.

Impact Texier has missed two straight contests after earning an assist in his St. Louis debut versus Seattle on Opening Night. A timetable for his return is unclear, but he won't be eligible to play Tuesday against Minnesota.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Texier (upper body) won't play in Friday's game versus the Golden Knights, Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Texier will miss his second straight game with the injury. Zachary Bolduc will stay in the lineup in Texier's usual spot on the second line. Texier's next chance to play is Tuesday at home versus the Wild. Considering the 25-year-old was deemed questionable for Friday's game, he may not be out much longer.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Friday Texier (upper body) is questionable ahead of Friday's tilt in Vegas, Lou Korac of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Texier was a late scratch in San Jose on Thursday and his status Friday is up in the air. He was replaced in the lineup by rookie Zachary Bolduc, who was a plus-1 in 14:30 of ice time. Texier had an assist in Tuesday's game in Seattle.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with upper-body injury Texier, who was a late scratch against San Jose on Thursday, is considered day-to-day due to an upper-body injury.

Impact Texier put together a solid performance in the season openers, registering an assist, two shots and three blocks in 13:03 of ice time versus Seattle on Tuesday. With Texier out of the lineup Thursday, the Blues moved Zachary Bolduc into a top-six role and may keep him there against Vegas on Friday. While not officially ruled out yet, Texier should probably be considered a heavy doubt to face the Golden Knights.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Surprise scratch Thursday Texier (undisclosed) won't play Thursday versus the Sharks, Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Texier took a maintenance day Wednesday, but he was in attendance for Thursday's morning skate. The 25-year-old produced an assist and blocked three shots in his Blues debut Tuesday versus the Kraken. In Texier's absence, Zachary Bolduc will draw into the lineup and could also absorb Texier's power-play time. The Blues' opening road trip concludes with a game Friday in Vegas.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Earns assist in St. Louis debut Texier logged an assist, two shots on goal and three blocked shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Kraken.

Impact Texier was listed on the second line for the season opener, but he saw just 13:03 of ice time. The 25-year-old still made an impact, setting up Jordan Kyrou for the game-winning goal at 15:37 of the second period. After a season overseas in 2022-23, Texier set career highs last year with Columbus, earning 12 goals, 30 points and 109 shots on net over 78 games played. He was traded to St. Louis in June and will have a chance to carve out a middle-six role with his new team, though he'll likely need to feature on the power play to generate more widespread fantasy appeal.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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OCTOBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blues acquire C Alexandre Texier from Blue Jackets The St.Louis Blues acquired center Alexandre Texier from the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday for a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.T...

JUNE 29 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Traded, signs two-year deal Texier was acquired by the Blues from the Blue Jackets on Friday in exchange for a 2025 fourth-round pick, per Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch. The trade also resulted in Tex...

Impact Texier had 12 goals and 30 points in 78 games with Columbus in 2023-24. Before signing his new deal, he was set to become a restricted free agent Monday. The 24-year-old should enter the 2024-25 campaign as a part of the Blues' bottom six.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Point streak at five games Texier scored his 10th goal of the season in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Predators.

Impact The 24-year-old spoiled Kevin Lankinen's shutout bid early in the second period by flipping home the rebound on an Ivan Provorov shot. Texier has found a groove of late, getting onto the scoresheet in five straight games and producing two goals and six points over that stretch, but on the season he still has a modest 24 points in 60 contests.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Boone Jenner, Alexandre Texier, Daniil Tarasov and HC Pascal Vincent | Postgame Media (3/9/24)

MARCH 9 • YOUTUBE

Strikes early Saturday Texier scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Texier tallied just 33 seconds into the game, setting the tone for a game in which the Blue Jackets' lead was rarely threatened. The goal was his first since Jan. 27 -- he had two assists over the nine games in between while missing two contests due to an illness in that span. The 24-year-old forward has nine goals, 19 points, 68 shots on net, 36 hits and a minus-5 rating through 56 outings. He's one point shy of matching his career high from 2021-22, his most recent NHL campaign.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to play Thursday Texier (illness) is good to play Thursday versus Carolina, according to Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.

Impact Texier missed the Blue Jackets' past two games due to the illness. He has eight goals and 18 points in 54 outings in 2023-24. Texier's return will help fill the void left by Kent Johnson, who is out indefinitely because of an upper-body injury.

FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Wednesday Texier (illness) isn't expected to play Wednesday against the Rangers, per Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch.

Impact It will be Texier's second straight contest on the shelf. He has eight goals and 18 points in 54 appearances this season. Alexander Nylander, who made his Blue Jackets debut Sunday, is expected to remain in the lineup.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Sunday Texier (illness) won't play Sunday against the Rangers, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Texier, who has been battling a bug, will get some additional time to recover ahead of Wednesday's rematch versus the Rangers. He has accounted for eight goals and 18 points in 54 appearances this campaign. Alexander Nylander, who will make his Columbus debut after being acquired in a trade with Pittsburgh on Thursday, will replace Texier in Sunday's lineup.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Friday Texier (undisclosed) will suit up Friday against Buffalo, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

Impact Texier missed morning skate but won't be absent for any game action. The 24-year-old tallied two assists Wednesday against the Ducks, snapping a six-game drought without a point.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

May not play Friday Texier (undisclosed) missed practice Friday and is considered a game-time decision versus Buffalo, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.

Impact Texier has eight goals and 18 points in 53 games, including a two-assist effort Wednesday in a 7-4 win over Anaheim. Should he be unable to play, the Blue Jackets could go with 11 forwards and seven defensemen.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Two helpers in win Texier logged a pair of assists in Wednesday's 7-4 victory over Anaheim.

Impact Texier forced an offensive-zone turnover to set up Sean Kuraly early in the second period before adding a second helper on another Kuraly goal in the third. The 24-year-old Texier had gone six contests without a point prior to Wednesday. He now has 18 points (eight goals, 10 assists) through 58 games while skating primarily on Columbus' fourth line this season.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Boone Jenner, Alexandre Texier, Zach Werenski and HC Pascal Vincent | Postgame Media (1/28/24)

JANUARY 28 • YOUTUBE

Grabs two points Texier scored a shorthanded goal, added an assist, logged two hits and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Canucks.

Impact Texier has scored a shortie in each of the last two games after going 14 contests without a goal. The 24-year-old is earning more trust in a bottom-six role, but he's unlikely to be much of a factor on the power play any time soon. Texier is at 16 points, 61 shots on net, 20 hits, 23 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating through 46 appearances this season.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

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