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Reasoner gets the call; But how long will the Blues stay on the line?

Written by: Unknown on 01/21/2000 Subscribe to HF's RSS Feed

After an impressive first half in Worcester, Marty Reasoner will get a chance to stick with the Blues. With the injury to Jochen Hecht (out 2-4 weeks with an ankle sprain) and the loss of Terry Yake to Washington on waivers, the Blues needed to add some skill to the lineup. Reasoner, fresh off his 1g., 1a. performance in the AHL all-star game, must make a consistent impact to prove he belongs. There have been rumors that Reasoner could be part of a deal that would bring immediate help to the blue note. However, this is not a showcase for other teams.

Marty has put up respectable numbers for Worcester this year. He leads the team with 20g. and 27a., good for 47 points in 38 games. The only problem Joel Quenneville will have is where to play him. The Blues are deep at center with Pierre Turgeon, Michal Handzus, Craig Conroy, and Mike Eastwood. Conroy could move to wing, as could Eastwood. Although Conroy is more effective at center than wing, a Reasoner- Conroy-Pellerin line may produce more offense from the third line. If Eastwood were to move to wing on the third line with Conroy and Pellerin, then Reasoner could center Nash and Mayers forming a fourth line with speed and skill. In any case Marty will definitely get playing time, probably playing on the second powerplay unit as well.

So how will this effect the Blues position on future needs? If the acquisition of Stephane Richer pans out, then the Blues will be less inclined to pull off a major deal involving Reasoner. Their attention may then turn to adding a defenseman; and if Marty plays well, then the Blues may decide to keep him and use other prospects in the system to lure a dance partner. However, with a good showing at the NHL level Reasoner's value could rise tempting the Blues to involve him in a major trade. In any event, the next few weeks will be interesting to watch.

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