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Blues' Torey Krug: Won't play this season
Torey 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
Torey 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
Torey 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
Torey 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 St. Louis 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
Torey 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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Blues' Torey Krug: Questionable for Friday
Torey Krug is dealing with an upper-body injury and is questionable heading into Friday's clash with Carolina, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.If Krug doesn't get into the lineup Friday, there is a chance the team will opt to shut him down for the rest of the campaign if the St. Louis Blues are eliminated from playoff contention. In his last six outings, the defenseman has been producing offensively with one goal and four assists, including two power-play points. If Krug were to miss time, Scott Perunovich could get a look with the No. 1 power-play unit.
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Blues' Torey Krug: Exits Wednesday's game
Torey Krug (undisclosed) is undergoing evaluation for an injury and won't finish Wednesday's game versus the Blackhawks.Krug scored a goal and went plus-2 over 12:40 of ice time in the contest. With the St. Louis Blues' playoff hopes thin, it wouldn't be surprising for Krug to get shut down for the season once the team is officially out of contention. If Krug can't play Friday versus the Hurricanes, Marco Scandella could enter the lineup.
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Blues' Torey Krug: Sends power-play assist
Torey Krug logged a power-play assist, two shots on goal and a minus-3 rating in Sunday's 6-5 shootout win over the Ducks.Krug sat out Saturday's loss to the Sharks, but he was right back in a top-four role with power-play time Sunday. He has four helpers over his last five appearances. The 32-year-old is up to 38 points (13 on the power play) with 161 shots on net, 110 blocked shots, 64 hits and a minus-34 rating. Krug's 76 appearances represent his highest total in any of the last six years.
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Blues' Torey Krug: Adds helper
Torey Krug notched an assist, two shots on goal, two PIM, three hits and two blocked shots in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Predators.Krug has three helpers over his last four contests. The veteran defenseman has had some productive bursts this season, but very few have turned into sustained production. He's up to 37 points (12 on the power play) with 159 shots on goal, 109 blocked shots, 63 hits and a minus-31 rating over 75 appearances in a top-four role.
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Blues' Torey Krug: Slated to play Thursday
Torey Krug (illness) is set to play Thursday versus Calgary, per Lou Korac of NHL.com.Although Krug was a game-time decision, the defenseman will avoid missing any playing time due to the illness. He has three goals and 34 points in 71 outings this campaign.