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Tyler Tucker's Defense Battle | St. Louis Blues News

The St. Louis Blues’ defense looks stacked heading into camp with the addition of veteran Brandon Carlo, but it’s not all smooth sailing for Tyler Tucker. While Carlo’s right-shot profile fills a need, Tucker’s lefty status and limited ice time last season put him on the bubble—especially with Theo Lindstein’s emergence. But here’s the twist: Lindstein is waiver-exempt, meaning he can be sent down if needed, while Tucker would have to go through waivers, which is unlikely given his experience and affordable contract. So even if Lindstein pushes for a regular spot, Tucker might just stay in…

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