A minor-league defenseman has been called up to the NHL for the first time in his career, joining a team currently operating with a reduced roster. Quinton Burns, a third-round draft pick, was recalled from the AHL’s Springfield Thunderbirds to bolster the blueline. The move comes as the Blues maintain a leaner-than-usual lineup, making reinforcements a likely necessity. His debut marks a key development for a young player still navigating professional hockey’s next level.

With the Blues only carrying a minimum-sized roster at the moment, adding reinforcements at some point was a given.  They’ve added one on the back end as they’ve recalled blueliner Quinton Burns from AHL Springfield, per the NHL’s media site. It’s the first career NHL recall for the 21-year-old.  Burns was a third-round pick back […]