Blues' Alexander Steen: Could be ready for opening night

Steen is making progress in his recovery from shoulder surgery as performed in early June, Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Analysis:

According to the report, Steen looks doubtful for the World Cup of Hockey, though he could be healthy enough to play in the season opener against the Blackhawks on Oct. 12. The 32-year-old has one year left on his contract, earning $6.5 million, and he could see an increase in shot attempts with David Backes shipped off to Boston. Steen has averaged just under 60 points over the last three seasons, so consider drafting him with an early pick if he keeps showing signs of improvement with the shoulder.