Vladimir Sobotka News
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Blues forward Vladimir Sobotka will be sidelined at least two weeks after being hit by a shot in the left ankle in Monday's practice.
Sobotka is the second player to be injured by his own teammate in practice. The gritty forward has two goals and 10 points in 27 games playing on all four lines. Look for Chris Porter to draw back in.
Dec. 13, 2011, 3:19 p.m.
Sobotka is having tests later today. #stlblues
Sobotka was hit by an errant shot in practice and was seen in a walking boot after practice. The gritty forward has two goals and 10 points in 27 games playing on all four lines. If he can't play, look for Chris Porter to draw back in.
Dec. 12, 2011, 2:53 p.m.
Hitch said he wants to see Sobotka to play down the middle, expect him to be flanked by D'Agostini & Langenbrunner.
Look for Sobotka to center the newly-joined third line. The gritty forward has two goals and 10 points through 24 games, playing primarily at left wing.
Dec. 5, 2011, 2:46 p.m.
Sobotka (mouth injury) wearing full cage.
Sobotka is expected to draw back into the lineup shortly after his injury. He scored two goals and nine points in 22 games prior to getting hurt.
Dec. 1, 2011, 1:38 p.m.
#Blues forward Vladimir Sobotka is in Washington and will play tomorow night against the #Capitals
Look for Sobotka to draw back in to the third line, forcing one of Chris Porter or Brett Sterling out of the lineup.
Nov. 28, 2011, 12:50 p.m.
Sobotka has a slight fracture on his upper gum...received stitches above top lip and below lower lip. not expected to miss much time #Blues
With Sobotka out of the lineup, look for Chris Porter or Evgeni Grachev to draw back into the lineup. Sobotka scored two goals and nine points in 22 games playing mostly on the third line.
Nov. 26, 2011, 2:38 p.m.
Sobotka and Steen switch lines
Sobotka moves back down to a checking line after a lengthy look on the top line. The native of Trebic has one goal and six points over 15 games this season.
Nov. 12, 2011, 12:16 p.m.
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Sobotka moves up to the top line after playing on the third line. Through his first six games this season, the Trebic native produced one assist. His upside would be 7-10 goals over a full season.
Oct. 20, 2011, 3:04 p.m.
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Sobotka moves back down to a checking line role following his brief promotion. Through his first five games the Trebic, Czechoslovakia registered one assist.
Oct. 18, 2011, 3:09 p.m.
ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Blues Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced Wednesday the club has re-signed forward Vladimir Sobotka to a three-year contract extension.
June 15, 2011, 2:06 p.m.
