Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch assesses the defensive situation for the Blues. Even with Torey Krug’s season over before it even started, St. Louis has ample depth with nine players who could plausibly make a case for a roster spot. Matthew Kessel is the lone waiver-exempt player which could hurt his chances while DeFranks suggests that Tyler Tucker might be … [Read more...] about Could Tucker Be The Odd-Man Out On The Back End?
Torey Krug’s Injury Could Be Career-Threatening
St. Louis Blues defenseman Torey Krug spoke with reporters today for the first time about his injury situation and acknowledged that the issue with his ankle could be career-ending (as per Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic). Krug told reporters today that he first sustained the injury in 2018 while he was a member of the Boston Bruins. Krug broke his left ankle in the second … [Read more...] about Torey Krug’s Injury Could Be Career-Threatening
Evening Notes: Rantanen, Binnington, Sundqvist
Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now writes about the impact that Leon Draisaitl’s new contract will have on Colorado Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen’s next deal. The 27-year-old Rantanen shares an agent with Draisaitl but appears unlikely to match the $14MM AAV that Draisaitl recently agreed to. David Pastrnak’s contract is probably a good comparable for Rantanen, but as Rawal … [Read more...] about Evening Notes: Rantanen, Binnington, Sundqvist
Torey Krug To Undergo Ankle Surgery, Out For Season
Blues defenseman Torey Krug will undergo surgery to address pre-arthritic changes in his left ankle and will miss the entire 2024-25 season, general manager Doug Armstrong announced today. The team’s press release didn’t say when Krug will have the surgery performed. It’s not an unexpected development. The team said season-ending surgery was a possibility in July when they … [Read more...] about Torey Krug To Undergo Ankle Surgery, Out For Season
Blues In Rare Position To Promote Multiple Prospects
The St. Louis Blues are in a bit of a funk. They’ve missed each of the last two postseasons – only the fourth time in the team’s 47-year history that they’ve missed consecutive playoffs – but are still being elevated by the next-level talent of players like Pavel Buchnevich, Robert Thomas, Jordan Kyrou, and Jordan Binnington. That’s kept the team from falling completely into … [Read more...] about Blues In Rare Position To Promote Multiple Prospects