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Blues Injury Pileup: Key Forwards Out, AHLers Step Up
10 Dec
Summary
- Multiple forwards sidelined with injuries, impacting team performance.
- AHL call-ups are filling roster spots as injuries mount.
- Blues aiming for consistency despite a challenging injury situation.
The St. Louis Blues are facing a growing injury crisis, with multiple forwards unavailable due to ailments. Nick Bjugstad is the latest to be sidelined with an upper-body injury, joining others like Jordan Kyrou, Jimmy Snuggerud, Alexey Toropchenko, and Nathan Walker. This situation has necessitated the increased involvement of AHL Springfield call-ups, potentially bringing the number of Thunderbirds players in the lineup to five.
Despite these personnel issues, the team's struggles predate the injuries. Although top lines have shown recent point production, the depletion of the roster is making consistency difficult. A recent 5-2 loss to the Boston Bruins highlighted defensive lapses and a lack of offensive zone time, issues coach Jim Montgomery aims to address through quicker puck movement and better support.
Looking ahead, the Blues are tied for the fewest wins in the NHL but remain within striking distance of a wild-card spot. With seven games before the Christmas break, the team needs to overcome these challenges. Recent defensive system changes have shown improvement, but the offensive impact remains a concern as they navigate this injury-plagued period.
