Zach Dean Earns Top Line Opportunity With Blues in Preseason

St. Louis Blues forward Zach Dean has been handed a major opportunity to center the top line alongside Connor McMichael and Pavel Buchnevich against the Chicago Blackhawks. Healthy on a new one-year contract, the 23-year-old has made a strong impression in preseason after overcoming past injuries and missing the start of last season. With GM Alexander Steen listening to trade offers for forwards, Dean is fighting hard for a spot in the lineup.