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• Blues' Torey Krug: Won't play this season

  14D ago • By RotoWire

  Krug is set for ankle surgery to address pre-arthritic problems and will miss the entire 2024-25 campaign, the team announced Tuesday. Krug's ankle problem was originally announced back in July with a 6-8 week recovery timeline, but it seems the issue couldn't be addressed without surgical intervention. The team may have had an idea that this was coming, considering they pried Philip Broberg from the Oilers with an offer sheet while also signing free agents Pierre-Olivier Joseph and Ryan Suter to one-year deals. With Krug, who figures to land on long-term injured reserve, out of action, Scott Perunovich could see the biggest uptick in ice time.

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• Blues' Torey Krug: Dealing with ankle injury

  07/16/2024 • By RotoWire

  Krug was diagnosed with pre-arthritic changes in his left ankle and will be evaluated in 6-8 weeks. That timeline puts Krug's next check-up at just before training camp. If his ankle gets worse, surgery is on the table, which would cost him the entire 2024-25 campaign. As is, it's likely the defenseman misses at least some time early in the season since his offseason ramp-up will be disrupted. If Krug misses the year, it could lead to a full-time role for Pierre-Olivier Joseph on the third pairing, while Scott Perunovich and Justin Faulk would figure to get the most additional power-play time.

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• Blues' Torey Krug: Won't play in season finale

  04/16/2024 • By RotoWire

  Krug (upper body) won't be in the lineup for Wednesday's regular-season finale against Dallas, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports. Krug will finish the season with four goals, 39 points, an ugly minus-31 rating, 162 shots and 111 hits through 77 contests. He should produce similar totals while seeing regular power-play usage in 2024-25, making him a decent complementary option at defense in most fantasy formats.

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• Blues' Torey Krug: Out Sunday

  04/13/2024 • By RotoWire

  Krug (upper body) won't play Sunday versus Seattle, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports. Krug will miss a second straight game Sunday, though he could return Wednesday for the Blues' season finale. Overall, the 33-year-old blueliner has four goals, 39 points and a minus-31 rating through 77 games this campaign.

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• Blues' Torey Krug: Officially ruled out Friday

  04/12/2024 • By RotoWire

  Krug (upper body) will not be in action against the Hurricanes on Friday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports. Krug continues to be classified as day-to-day but could be in danger of missing the rest of the regular season. In his last six outings, the 33-year-old defenseman notched a goal and four assists, including a pair of power-play points. Without Krug in the lineup, Scott Perunovich will likely move up to the No. 1 power-play unit.

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