SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Rutherford: Blues' Torey Krug had every right to invoke his no-trade clause, but now the pressure's on The 32-year-old defenseman, who has had trouble staying healthy, says staying in St. Louis was the right decision for him.
Would the Blues be better off missing the NHL playoffs? Will Torey Krug be a distraction? Mailbag, part 1 Also in the September Blues mailbag: trade theories, top storylines for training camp, potential penalty-kill units and more.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Jeremy Rutherford: Blues defenseman Torey Krug will miss training... - The Athletic Blues defenseman Torey Krug will miss training camp after suffering a right foot injury. He suffered the setback during training and will be...
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Defenseman Torey Krug injured his right foot while training for the coming season, Blues say
The St. Louis Blues say defenseman Torey Krug injured his right foot while training for the coming NHL seasonSEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • Associated Press
Suffers foot injury Krug sustained a right-foot injury that could hinder him for most of training camp.
Impact Krug, who was hurt during training prior to camp, is scheduled to be re-evaluated Oct. 1. The Blues open the regular season with a road matchup versus Dallas on Oct. 12. Krug accounted for seven goals, 32 points, 126 shots on net and 87 blocked shots in 63 games last season.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Could the St. Louis Blues Try Again to Trade Torey Krug? After reportedly attempting to trade Torey Krug earlier this summer, how possible is it for the St. Louis Blues to get a deal done?
AUGUST 31, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Is the Blues' forceful fourth line back? Fixing the D with a Torey Krug trade? Mailbag, Part 1 Also in the July mailbag: Will the Blues make the playoffs in 2023-24? And where is Vladimir Tarasenko going to sign?
JULY 26, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
LeBrun: Rumblings on Johansen, Krug, DeAngelo, Dubois and more as the NHL kicks off draft week Predators GM Barry Trotz explains his thinking on Ryan Johansen, plus the latest on Torey Krug, Tony DeAngelo and Pierre-Luc Dubois.
JUNE 26, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Coyle SO goal helps Boston beat St. Louis 4-3 for 60th win
Charlie Coyle scored the game-winning shootout goal as the Boston Bruins recovered from blowing a three-goal lead to beat the St. Louis Blues 4-3 for its 60th win of the seasonAPRIL 2, 2023 • Associated Press
Distributes three assists Krug notched three assists and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 8-5 loss to the Wild.
Impact Two of Krug's assists came on the power play. This was the defenseman's first multi-point effort since Jan. 24, which was his first game back from a lower-body injury. The 31-year-old has six goals, 21 helpers, 14 power-play points, 102 shots on net, 69 blocked shots and a minus-34 rating through 49 appearances.
MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Vrana scores 1st with St. Louis as Blues beat Sharks 4-2
Jakub Vrana scored his first goal with St. Louis, highlighting the Blues' 4-2 victory over the San Jose SharksMARCH 10, 2023 • Associated Press
Contributes goal vs. San Jose Krug provided a goal in Thursday's 4-2 victory over the Sharks.
Impact Krug's marker came midway through the first period and evened the score at 1-1. He has six goals and 24 points in 46 outings this season. Krug entered Thursday's contest in the midst of an eight-game goal-scoring drought, and he also recorded just one assist in that span.
MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
No points in return from injury Krug (lower body) played 19:13 Saturday in a 3-2 overtime loss to Pittsburgh.
Impact He had missed one game to injury. Krug had one shot and one block. Get him back into your lineup.
FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not playing Thursday Krug (lower body) won't play Thursday against Vancouver, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.
Impact Krug has supplied five goals, 22 points, 86 shots on net, 58 blocks and 31 hits in 40 games this season. It's unclear at this time if he will be available to play Saturday versus Pittsburgh. Justin Faulk could see additional action on the power play, while Marco Scandella could see his ice time increase following his season debut Tuesday versus Carolina.
FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hurt again Tuesday Krug (lower body) won't finish Tuesday's game versus the Hurricanes.
Impact Krug has been in and out of the trainer's room with injuries over the last month. It's unclear if this one is related to any of his previous ones -- he returned from a one-game absence Sunday. If Krug misses time, Marco Scandella's ramp-up in his return from hip surgery may be slightly accelerated to compensate for his teammate's absence.
FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out Saturday Krug (undisclosed) won't play Saturday against Colorado, per Lou Korac of NHL.com.
Impact Krug played Thursday after suffering an upper-body injury Tuesday against Florida. However, he didn't practice Friday due to an unrelated injury. The 31-year-old Krug has five goals, 17 assists and a minus-26 rating through 38 games this season. Robert Bortuzzo will re-enter the lineup while Krug is sidelined.
FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Game-time decision Saturday Krug (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision Saturday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.
Impact Krug missed practice Friday. Coach Craig Berube said the injury was not related to the upper-body injury Krug suffered Tuesday. Krug has five assists in the last seven games and has five goals and 22 points in 38 games this season.
FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to play Thursday Krug (upper body) is slated to play in Thursday's clash with the Devils, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports.
Impact Krug appears to have avoided missing any time as he returns to action versus New Jersey. While the blueliner may be stuck in a 15-game goal drought, he has chipped in 11 helpers over that stretch, including six power-play assists. Despite being limited to just 37 games due to injury, Krug should still be capable of pushing for the 40-point threshold this season.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Schenn scores twice to lead Blues past Panthers, 6-2
Brayden Schenn scored twice and Jordan Binnington made 34 saves to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 6-2 win over the Florida PanthersFEBRUARY 15, 2023 • Associated Press
Injury clarified Krug sustained an upper-body injury Tuesday versus the Panthers, Jim Thomas of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact The Blues initially announced Krug's injury as lower-body when ruling him out for the remainder of the game. Either way, the 31-year-old defenseman is day-to-day heading into Thursday's matchup with the Devils.
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Exits with lower-body injury Krug (lower body) won't finish Tuesday's game versus the Panthers.
Impact Krug recorded a power-play assist in the first period, his fifth helper in the last six games. He only recently returned from a lower-body injury, and it's unclear if this is a recurrence of that issue or a new injury altogether. Robert Bortuzzo would likely draw in if Krug can't play Thursday versus the Devils.
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jeremy Rutherford: Torey Krug was back after missing 13 games with... - The Athletic Torey Krug was back after missing 13 games with a lower-body injury. He played 20:49, and had two assists and three shots on goal. "Felt goo...
JANUARY 25, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Jeremy Rutherford: Vladimir Tarasenko (hand) and Torey Krug... - The Athletic Vladimir Tarasenko (hand) and Torey Krug (lower-body) have been activated from injured reserve and will be back in the Blues' lineup Tuesday...
JANUARY 25, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Predators face the Blues in Central Division play
The Nashville Predators take on the St. Louis Blues in a matchup within the Central Division ThursdayJANUARY 18, 2023 • Associated Press
St. Louis and Ottawa face off for non-conference matchup
The St. Louis Blues and the Ottawa Senators hit the ice in a non-conference matchupJANUARY 15, 2023 • Associated Press
