Nick Bjugstad - NHL News & Rumors

Shifts to LTIR Bjugstad (pectoral) was transferred to long-term injured reserve Friday, per PuckPedia.

Impact Bjugstad is recovering from a torn pectoral muscle which required surgery. The 34-year-old is expected to be sidelined until January at a minimum, so this move doesn't change his timeline. Should further injuries arise, the Devils will have a bit more cap flexibility.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Starting on injured non-roster Bjugstad (pectoral) will begin the 2026-27 regular season on the injured non-roster list, per Mike Morreale of NHL.com.

Impact Bjugstad underwent surgery earlier in September to repair the torn left pectoral muscle he suffered while training in the offseason. The 34-year-old forward had a quiet 2025-26 campaign, where he posted six goals, nine points, 77 shots on net, 108 hits and 33 blocked shots across 61 regular-season games between St. Louis and New Jersey. He would've potentially had a similar role with New Jersey if he was healthy for Opening Night. His expected timeline for return is 4-6 months, which places him off the fantasy radar until the second half of the upcoming season.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to miss 4-6 months The Devils announced Thursday that Bjugstad underwent successful surgery to repair a torn left pectoral muscle last week and will be sidelined for approximately 4-6 months.

Impact Bjugstad sustained his injury in early September while doing offseason training, and he'll be unavailable for a sizable portion of the 2026-27 campaign after undergoing surgery. He made 61 regular-season appearances between the Blues and Devils last year and recorded six goals, three assists, 108 hits, 33 blocked shots and 33 PIM while averaging 10:56 of ice time. Given his return timetable, it appears as though Bjugstad will be sidelined until at least mid-January at the earliest, with the potential that his absence extends later into the season.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Bjugstad | 25-26 EXIT INTERVIEWS | New Jersey Devils Nick Bjugstad speaks to the media after the season.

APRIL 15 • NHL.COM

First point with new team Bjugstad logged an assist in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Flames.

Impact This was Bjugstad's first point in nine outings with the Devils since he was dealt from the Blues. The 33-year-old has taken over a consistent fourth-line spot, so it's unlikely he maintains much offense over the rest of the season. He's earned eight points, 65 shots on net, 85 hits and 27 PIM across 44 appearances this season.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

First of Seven | DEVILS DOWNLOAD

MARCH 3 • YOUTUBE

First of Seven | DEVILS DOWNLOAD | New Jersey Devils Nick Bjugstad plays his 800th NHL game tonight when the Devils start a stretch of seven straight at home.

MARCH 3 • NHL.COM

Bjugstad | PRE-RAW 3.3.26 | New Jersey Devils Devils center Nick Bjugstad talks with the media ahead of his 800th career NHL game

MARCH 3 • NHL.COM

Talks with Walks: Nick Bjugstad | St. Louis Blues The Blues welcome back forward Nick Bjugstad with his never-before-seen episode of Talks with Walks, presented by PNC.

FEBRUARY 28 • NHL.COM

New Guy Nick | DEVILS DOWNLOAD | New Jersey Devils Nick Bjugstad will make his Devils debut, just a day after being traded to New Jersey from St. Louis.

FEBRUARY 5 • NHL.COM

Devils Play Final Game Before Break | PREVIEW | New Jersey Devils Newly acquired Nick Bjugstad expected to make his Devils debut against the Islanders

FEBRUARY 5 • NHL.COM

Devils acquire Nick Bjugstad in a trade with the Blues before the NHL's Olympic roster freeze

The New Jersey Devils acquired forward Nick Bjugstad in a trade with the St. Louis Blues

FEBRUARY 4 • Associated Press

Nick Bjugstad has been traded minutes before roster freeze! With less than an hour to go, there is the first official trade on the day.

FEBRUARY 4 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Involved in trade Bjugstad was acquired by New Jersey from St. Louis on Wednesday in exchange for Thomas Bordeleau and a conditional 2026 fourth-round draft pick.

Impact Bjugstad had six goals, seven points, 25 PIM and 73 hits in 35 outings with St. Louis in 2025-26 before the trade. He'll probably be limited to a bottom-six role with the Devils, but that might still result in him getting more ice time than the 11:38 he averaged with the Blues this season.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Lights lamp Friday Bjugstad scored a goal in Friday's 3-2 shootout win over the Lightning.

Impact Bjugstad has a goal in each of the two games he's played since returning from a month-long absence due to an upper-body injury. The 33-year-old has reclaimed a bottom-six role and should be a regular in the Blues' lineup moving forward. He's at seven points, 43 shots on net, 54 hits, 19 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating over 27 appearances this season.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Game Highlights: Blues 3, Lightning 2 (SO)

JANUARY 17 • YOUTUBE

Kyrou scores in shootout as Blues end Lightning's 11-game win streak

Jordan Kyrou scored the only goal in a shootout and the St. Louis Blues beat Tampa Bay 3-2 to snap the Lightning’s franchise record-tying 11-game win streak

JANUARY 17 • Associated Press

Pots GWG in return Bjugstad scored a shorthanded game-winning goal in Tuesday's 3-0 victory over the Hurricanes.

Impact The veteran center opened the scoring early in the second period, picking the top corner over Brandon Bussi's glove from the faceoff dot, and it would be all the offensive support Joel Hofer would need. Bjugstad was returning from a 15-game absence due to an upper-body injury, and both the shortie and the GWG were his first of the season. Through 26 contests in 2025-26, Bjugstad has five goals but only six points with 53 hits, 42 shots on net, 18 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a minus-3 rating.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Postgame: Jan. 13 vs. CAR | St. Louis Blues Joel Hofer, Nick Bjugstad and Jim Montgomery after shutout win at Enterprise Center vs. Carolina Hurricanes.

JANUARY 14 • NHL.COM

Hurricanes vs. Blues | NHL Highlights | January 13, 2026

JANUARY 14 • YOUTUBE

Game Highlights: Blues 3, Hurricanes 0

JANUARY 14 • YOUTUBE

NHL Highlights | Hurricanes vs. Blues - January 13, 2026

JANUARY 14 • YOUTUBE

Blues snap 3-game skid with 3-0 win over Hurricanes

Joel Hofer made 33 saves as the St. Louis Blues snapped a three-game losing streak by shutting out the Carolina Hurricanes 3-0 on Tuesday night

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

Activated off IR Bjugstad (upper body) was taken off injured reserve and will face the Hurricanes on Tuesday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

Impact Bjugstad will return to the lineup following a 15-game stint on the shelf due to his upper-body issue. Before getting hurt, the veteran forward was struggling to produce offensively, going 10 games without producing a point while only adding 13 shots. Even with his injury woes behind him, Bjugstad's lack of production could see him serving as a healthy scratch periodically.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for injured reserve Bjugstad (upper body) was shifted to injured reserve Tuesday, according to Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Impact Bjugstad's move to IR comes on the heels of the Blues claiming Jonatan Berggren off waivers Tuesday, as the team needed to free up a roster spot. Bjugstad has already missed three straight games, so he's eligible to return to the lineup at any time. The 33-year-old forward has garnered four goals, five points, 52 hits and a minus-4 rating over 25 games this year.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Devils acquire Nick Bjugstad in a trade with the Blues before the NHL's Olympic roster freeze

Kyrou scores in shootout as Blues end Lightning's 11-game win streak

Blues snap 3-game skid with 3-0 win over Hurricanes