Alexander Steen is dealing with an undisclosed injury and will not play in Thursday's exhibition against the Blue Jackets, NHL.com's Lou Korac reports.

Steen is dealing with an undisclosed injury and will not play in Thursday's exhibition against the Blue Jackets, NHL.com's Lou Korac reports.

Analysis:

Blues coach Ken Hitchcock said Steen is considered day-to-day after he took a few hard hits during Wednesday's team scrimmage. Steen's absence from Thursday's game seems precautionary more than anything, and it's believed he'll be back at full strength following a few days of rest.