Blues surprised by size of three new additions - STLtoday.com
20, 2015, file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins' Robert Bortuzzo is shown during an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers in Philadelphia. The Penguins have acquired defenseman Ian Cole from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for defenseman Robert Bortuzzo and a seventh-round pick in the 2016 NHL Draft, Monday, March 2, 2015. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File). The Blues welcomed their three newest additions at Wednesday's practice. Defenseman Zybnek Michalek , who is recovering from a concussion, didn't skate, but defenseman Robert Bortuzzo and forward Olli Jokinen were on the ice with the team. "It's good to have them here," Blues coach Ken Hitchcock said. "I'm sure the last 48 hours has been hard for them, but it's nice to see Bortuzzo and Jokinen at practice. They were off Monday and Tuesday, and after Wednesday's practice, the team will resume its five-game trip Thursday in Philadelphia. Bortuzzo is expected to be in the lineup after being welcomed by his new teammates on Wednesday. He was glad to have a full practice with the club before playing. "I think that's huge," Bortuzzo said. "I got to bounce a couple of questions off the veteran guys here, like ( Barret Jackman ) and ( Jay Bouwmeester ), a couple questions for the coaches. Bortuzzo was paired with Jackman, who quickly took notice of the. Source: www.stltoday.com
