6 DAYS AGO • BOSTON.COM
TOREY KRUG
Former Bruins D Torey Krug's playing career likely over due to injury Former Bruins defenseman Torey Krug might have to retire from hockey due to the effects of an "invasive" ankle surgery.
Deadspin | Blues' F Dylan Holloway has surgery; D Torey Krug might not return Deadspin | Blues' F Dylan Holloway has surgery; D Torey Krug might not return
6 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM
Career likely over Krug (ankle) is not expected to resume his playing career according to general manager Doug Armstrong, per Lou Korac of NHL.com on Tuesday.
Impact Armstrong wouldn't completely rule out a return -- which isn't surprising after Gabriel Landeskog came back from a three-year absence -- but said he doesn't expect to have Krug back in the future. With two years left on his deal, the expectation at this point will be for Krug's contract to spend those two years on long-term injured reserve. Assuming this is the end of the road, Krug will retire having played 13 seasons in the NHL for the Bruins and Blues, racking up 89 goals and 394 assists in 778 games along the way.
MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Blues defenseman Philip Broberg will miss 4-6 weeks with an apparent right leg injury
St. Louis Blues defenseman Philip Broberg is expected to miss the next four to six weeks because of an apparent right leg injuryNOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
St. Louis Blues' Robert Thomas out 6 weeks with a broken ankle
St. Louis Blues forward Robert Thomas will miss at least six weeks with a broken right ankleOCTOBER 23, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shifts to LTIR Krug (ankle) was moved to long-term injured reserve Tuesday, per PuckPedia.
Impact After having ankle surgery in September to address pre-arthritic changes, Krug won't play during the 2024-25 campaign. Moving him to LTIR allows the Blues to exceed the salary cap by $6.03 million, according to PuckPedia. In Krug's absence, Justin Faulk will have increased roles this season, including more power-play time.
OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Lands on non-roster list Krug (ankle) was placed on the injured non-roster list Monday.
Impact Krug won't play in the 2024-25 campaign. He had ankle surgery in September to address pre-arthritic changes. The 33-year-old rearguard supplied four goals, 39 points, 162 shots on net and 111 blocked shots across 77 contests during the 2023-24 regular season. In Krug's absence, Justin Faulk and newcomer Philip Broberg will have increased roles in 2024-25, including more power-play time.
OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
St. Louis Blues loaded up aiming for a return to the playoffs after 2 years out
The St. Louis Blues are hoping to get back into the playoffs after missing out the past two seasonsOCTOBER 1, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Krug's Injury Puts Blues' Broberg In Even Larger Role Right Out the Gate The Blues have lost veteran D-man Torey Krug for the entire 2024-25 season due to injury – which could put new Blues D-man Philip Broberg on...
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM
Former Bruin Torey Krug will have ankle surgery and is expected to miss the 2024-25 season - The Boston Globe Now with the St. Louis Blues, Krug initially injured the ankle in 2018 during a preseason game while playing for the Bruins.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Blues D Torey Krug (ankle) to miss 2024-25 season St.Louis Blues defenseman Torey Krug will undergo surgery to address pre-arthritic changes in his left ankle and miss the entire 2024-25 sea...
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Blues defenseman Torey Krug will have ankle surgery and miss the 2024-25 season
St. Louis Blues defenseman Torey Krug is set to have ankle surgery and is expected to miss the 2024-25 seasonSEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't play this season Krug is set for ankle surgery to address pre-arthritic problems and will miss the entire 2024-25 campaign, the team announced Tuesday.
Impact 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. It seems like 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.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
NHL Tonight: Torey Krug | NHL.com Breaking down Torey Krug's injury
JULY 17, 2024 • NHL.COM
Blues D Torey Krug could miss season with ankle issue Veteran defenseman Torey Krug is in danger of missing the 2024-25 season after being diagnosed with pre-arthritic changes in his left ankle,...
JULY 17, 2024 • THESTATE.COM
Dealing with ankle injury Krug was diagnosed with pre-arthritic changes in his left ankle and will be evaluated in 6-8 weeks.
Impact 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.
JULY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Blues' Torey Krug diagnosed with pre-arthritic changes in his left ankle, could miss the season
St. Louis Blues defenseman Torey Krug is in danger of missing the entire 2024-25 NHL season after being diagnosed with pre-arthritic changes in his left ankleJULY 16, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't play in season finale Krug (upper body) won't be in the lineup for Wednesday's regular-season finale against Dallas, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.
Impact 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.
APRIL 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Out Sunday Krug (upper body) won't play Sunday versus Seattle, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.
Impact 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 and 39 points with a minus-31 rating through 77 games this year.
APRIL 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Officially ruled out Friday Krug (upper body) will not be in action against the Hurricanes on Friday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.
Impact 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 has 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.
APRIL 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Friday Krug is dealing with an upper-body injury and is questionable heading into Friday's clash with Carolina, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.
Impact 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 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.
APRIL 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Exits Wednesday's game Krug (undisclosed) is undergoing evaluation for an injury and won't finish Wednesday's game versus the Blackhawks.
Impact Krug scored a goal and went plus-2 over 12:40 of ice time in the contest. With the 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.
APRIL 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Sends power-play assist 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.
Impact 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 over 76 appearances this season. That's his most games played in any of the last six years.
APRIL 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Adds helper 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.
Impact 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.
APRIL 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Slated to play Thursday Krug (illness) is set to play Thursday versus Calgary, per Lou Korac of NHL.com.
Impact 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.
MARCH 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
