Vladimir Sobotka

Blues finalizing the paperwork for Vladimir Sobotka

Center Vladimir Sobotka of the Czech professional hockey league is close to becoming an official member of the St. Louis Blues again.

What It Means:

"He's ready to come over," general manager Doug Armstrong informed ESPN's Craig Custance. The paperwork is being finalized to bring Sobotka back to St. Louis after he spent the last two seasons in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).

Sobotka played four seasons with the Blues from 2010-2014. His best season was his last one, where he totaled 9 goals and 33 points in 61 contests for St. Louis. He's been solid at driving possession for his career, owning a 54.0 Corsi For Percentage, as well as a 0.2 Corsi For Percentage at Even Strength.