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Blues Recall Stenberg Amidst Cap Crunch
19 Oct
Summary
- Otto Stenberg recalled by St. Louis Blues from AHL Springfield.
- Ross Johnston placed on injured reserve with lower-body injury.
- Blues enter LTIR due to injuries, halting cap space accumulation.
The St. Louis Blues made a roster move on Sunday evening, recalling forward Otto Stenberg from AHL Springfield while placing winger Ross Johnston on injured reserve with a lower-body injury. Johnston had previously missed a game after sustaining the injury. This situation, combined with other players on the injury list, has pushed the Blues past the salary cap limit.
As a result, the team must utilize Long-Term Injured Reserve (LTIR) relief. This move means the Blues will no longer accumulate cap space, which could impact future flexibility. Stenberg, selected 25th overall in the 2023 NHL Draft, is expected to get an extended opportunity. He spent last season adapting to professional play in Sweden and North America, showing promise in both the SHL and AHL.
Johnston, who signed a three-year contract in the summer, had been contributing with hits and an assist in his initial games. His placement on IR, backdated, means he cannot return for at least a week. The Blues' cap situation highlights how quickly roster depth can be tested early in the NHL season due to injuries.
