Mailloux conditioning stint sets up crowded decision on Blues' right side

The St. Louis Blues announced Monday that defenseman Logan Mailloux has been assigned to the Springfield Thunderbirds on a conditioning assignment, five weeks after surgery on his hand. In a few weeks, he will officially return to the roster on a right side that has become increasingly crowded as the season has moved along.

The clock starts now

Mailloux injured his right hand in the Blues' final preseason game and underwent surgery on Sept. 28. By reassigning. During the 14-day assignment, Mailloux will have the chance to get into five games, starting with Friday, Nov. 4th's matchup at home against the Hershey Bears. Mailloux can play in Springfield while remaining on Injured Reserve, so he…