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Nathan Walker • LW • Blues

Nathan Walker Out for Eight Weeks

St. Louis Blues left wing Nathan Walker (upper body) was placed on Injured Reserve on Tuesday and is projected to miss eight weeks. The veteran forward has picked up nine points (three goals, six assists) in 25 contests this season while averaging 3.8 hits per game. Injuries continue to pile up for the Blues, who have been without Pius Suter (lower body) recently and just lost Jimmy Snuggerud (wrist) and Alexey Toropchenko (leg). At least Suter is expected to make his return on Thursday night against the Boston Bruins. Due to the injury situation in the attacking department, Suter may see more ice time than usual upon his return.

2 days ago

Jimmy Snuggerud • RW • Blues

Jimmy Snuggerud to Miss Six Weeks After Wrist Surgery

St. Louis Blues right wing Jimmy Snuggerud is set to have left wrist surgery, which will keep him out of action for six weeks. The 21-year-old rookie has struggled recently and now won't get an opportunity to start turning his season around until at least mid-January. Snuggerud has tallied five goals and 11 points in 26 games with the struggling Blues this season. On Monday, St. Louis also ruled out Alexey Toropchenko after he had suffered scalding burns to his legs in a home accident. With Pius Suter (lower body) already on the shelf, the Blues' top six and first power-play unit will feature Dalibor Dvorsky in Monday's game against the Anaheim Ducks. Oskar Sundqvist will also have additional fantasy value as a member of the top power-play unit.

3 days ago

Joel Hofer • G • Blues

Joel Hofer Shuts Out Mammoth

St. Louis Blues goaltender Joel Hofer backstopped his team to a 1-0 victory over the Utah Mammoth on Saturday, saving 18 shots for his second shutout of the season. Hofer ended a four-game losing streak with Saturday's flawless performance. The 25-year-old has recorded each of his two shutouts this month, but he is having trouble landing in the winning column. Following 11 starts, Hofer holds a 3-5-2 record. He has allowed 3.45 goals with a .877 save percentage. Despite some recent outstanding performances, Hofer has been mostly unreliable for fantasy teams.

4 days ago

Jake Neighbours • LW • Blues

Jake Neighbours Back for Blues Thursday

St. Louis Blues winger Jake Neighbours (leg) has been activated from Injured Reserve and will rejoin the lineup on Thursday night against the Philadelphia Flyers. Neighbours was initially expected to miss five weeks after he injured his right leg on Oct. 25. Instead, he ended up missing less than four weeks of action. Before the leg injury, Neighbours was scoring goals for fun, lighting the lamp six times in eight games. He also has one assist this season. The 23-year-old will land on the first line, next to Robert Thomas and Jimmy Snuggerud. To make room for Neighbours on the roster, the Blues waived Alexandre Texier on Thursday.

Nov 20

Jordan Kyrou • C • Blues

Jordan Kyrou Rejoins Blues Lineup Saturday

St. Louis Blues forward Jordan Kyrou will re-enter the lineup for Saturday's matchup against the Seattle Kraken. Kyrou was scratched for Thursday's meeting with the Buffalo Sabres after he struggled in a heavy 6-1 loss to the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night. The 27-year-old went minus-two against Washington and finished without a point for a fourth consecutive game. Overall, Kyrou has amassed eight points (four goals, four assists) in 14 games during a disappointing campaign. He's struggled to make a mark after three consecutive seasons with at least 30 goals and 30 assists. On Saturday, Kyrou will attempt to regain his form in a first-line role, playing alongside Brayden Schenn and Robert Thomas.

Nov 8

Robert Thomas • C • Blues

Robert Thomas Set to Return Monday

St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (upper body) is ready to return from a four-game absence on Monday against the Edmonton Oilers. The Blues lost Thomas to an upper-body injury just as he had started to heat up after a quiet beginning to the season. Thomas has collected at least one point in each of his past three outings, scoring six points (one goal, five assists) overall in eight games this season. On Monday, he'll be on the first line with Pavel Buchnevich and Jimmy Snuggerud, while also logging time on the first power-play unit. Thomas has gone scoreless just once in his past seven appearances against Edmonton.

Nov 3

Robert Thomas • C • Blues

Robert Thomas Doubtful for Thursday

St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (upper body) is considered doubtful for Thursday's matchup against the Vancouver Canucks, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports. If he can't return from an upper-body injury, Thomas would miss a third consecutive game. Thomas has been a bit quiet so far this season, recording six points (one goal, five assists) in eight games. Pius Suter, who has tallied five points (three goals, two assists) in 10 appearances, has moved up in the lineup to fill in for Thomas in the top six. He's managed only one assist with two shots and a minus-two rating in the two games Thomas has missed.

Oct 30

Jake Neighbours • LW • Blues

Jake Neighbours to Miss at Least Five Weeks

St. Louis Blues winger Jake Neighbours (leg) has been ruled out for at least five weeks. He injured his right leg on Saturday in a matchup against the Detroit Red Wings and will miss a second consecutive game on Monday night when there's a rematch scheduled against Detroit. Overall, he will probably end up missing around 20 games, which is a significant setback for both the player and the team. Neighbours has been the early-season scoring leader for St. Louis, tallying six goals and seven points in eight games. In his absence, Mathieu Joseph, who scored his first goal of the season in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, may receive increased ice time.

Oct 28

Alexey Toropchenko • RW • Blues

Alexey Toropchenko Returns to Blues Lineup

St. Louis Blues right wing Alexey Toropchenko (upper body) will rejoin the action on Monday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. He has shaken off an upper-body injury, which caused Toropchenko to miss seven games. The Russian forward makes his return at a good time because the Blues' offense will be without Robert Thomas (upper body) and Jake Neighbours (lower body) on Monday. However, fantasy managers shouldn't expect Toropchenko to make a big impact, as he will be limited to a fourth-line role. In 260 career appearances, Toropchenko has managed only 60 points (30 goals, 30 assists), while averaging 2.2 hits per game.

Oct 27

Jake Neighbours • LW • Blues

Jake Neighbours Unavailable Versus Penguins

St. Louis Blues winger Jake Neighbours (lower body) will skip Monday's tilt against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The team has ruled him out with a lower-body injury and considers Neighbours day-to-day. On Saturday against the Detroit Red Wings, Neighbours scored two goals to bring his season total to six. He leads the Blues in scoring with seven points in eight games. Robert Thomas (upper body) is also out on Monday, which means the St. Louis front line will look quite different. Pius Suter will take on first-line center duties, while Mathieu Joseph is also set to start the contest in the top six.

Oct 27

Robert Thomas • C • Blues

Robert Thomas Out on Monday

St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (upper body) won't play on Monday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. He remains day-to-day after sustaining an upper-body injury in Saturday's tilt against the Detroit Red Wings. Through eight games, Thomas leads the Blues with five assists and has scored one goal. His absence on Monday is set to give Pius Suter the top-line center job. Suter has notched three goals and one assist this season. Moving up in the lineup will enhance his fantasy value, as Suter will link up with prolific wingers Jimmy Snuggerud and Pavel Buchnevich, who have both registered six points so far.

Oct 27

Robert Thomas • C • Blues

Robert Thomas Sustains Upper-Body Injury

St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (upper body) made an early exit in Saturday's 6-4 defeat to the Detroit Red Wings. After collecting two helpers, Thomas left the action due to an upper-body injury. The Blues' No. 1 centerman has had a slow start to the season but was beginning to find his rhythm. This game marked his third consecutive outing with at least one point. So far, Thomas has been limited to six points (one goal, five assists) in eight games. Unfortunately, he may now have to exit the matchup due to injury, which could affect his recent improvement in performance. In Thomas' absence, St. Louis is likely to move Pius Suter into a top-six role, while Alexandre Texier may have an opportunity to rejoin the lineup.

Oct 26

Alexey Toropchenko • RW • Blues

Alexey Toropchenko to Remain Out Wednesday

St. Louis Blues right wing Alexey Toropchenko (upper body, lower body) will remain out on Wednesday versus the Chicago Blackhawks, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports. The Russian giant will miss a third consecutive game as he continues to deal with injuries to his upper and lower body. Since Oskar Sundqvist (lower body) won't be ready to return either, Alexandre Texier will continue to skate on the fourth line. Texier notched an assist in Monday's 5-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks, but he's averaging less than eight minutes of action per game and shouldn't be on fantasy radars.

Oct 14

Jimmy Snuggerud • RW • Blues

Jimmy Snuggerud Records First Multi-Goal Game

St. Louis Blues right wing Jimmy Snuggerud scored his first two goals of the season in Monday's 5-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. Snuggerud's power-play goal in the middle of the second frame proved to be the game-winning marker. The 21-year-old rookie celebrated his first career multi-goal game. Having tallied three points in three games, Snuggerud can be very happy with his start to the campaign. He's skating with the top power-play unit and has picked up two of his points with the man advantage. Wednesday's meeting with the struggling Chicago Blackhawks will give Snuggerud a good chance to further boost his numbers.

Oct 14

Oskar Sundqvist • C • Blues

Oskar Sundqvist Out Week-to-Week

St. Louis Blues center Oskar Sundqvist (lower body) is out week-to-week, the team announced Tuesday. The Swedish veteran sustained a lower-body injury during Sunday's practice. General manager Doug Armstrong ruled Sundqvist out for Thursday's season opener against the Minnesota Wild and for the team's first road trip of the year. After hosting Minnesota, the Blues will travel to Canada to take on the Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks. Alexandre Texier or Nathan Walker are competing to make the opening-night lineup in place of Sundqvist. The two scored just 27 points combined last season and have nothing to offer fantasy managers.

Oct 7

Oskar Sundqvist • C • Blues

Oskar Sundqvist Injured at Sunday's Practice

St. Louis Blues center Oskar Sundqvist (lower body) was injured during Sunday's practice, Lou Korac of The Hockey News reports. According to Korac, Sundqvist appeared to hurt his right leg and needed assistance to leave the ice. This leaves his status for opening night uncertain. The Blues begin their season Thursday at home against the Minnesota Wild. Sundqvist has been a solid bottom-six forward for the Blues, scoring at least 20 points in back-to-back years with the team. Overall, he has had four straight seasons with 20-plus points. Alexandre Texier might step into the lineup as a replacement for Sundqvist.

Oct 5

Justin Faulk • D • Blues

Justin Faulk Misses Preseason Finale

St. Louis Blues defenseman Justin Faulk (mouth) won't play in Saturday's preseason finale against the Chicago Blackhawks. Faulk was hurt in St. Louis' previous preseason matchup against the Ottawa Senators, needing stitches after taking a stick to his mouth. Despite this setback, he may still be available for the Blues' season opener against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night. Faulk plays as a top-four regular in St. Louis and picked up 32 points (four goals, 28 assists) in 78 outings last season. The 33-year-old has finished four consecutive campaigns with at least 30 points and 100 blocks, averaging 1.4 hits per game.

Oct 4

Cam Fowler • D • Blues

Blues Extend Cam Fowler for Three Years

St. Louis Blues defenseman Cam Fowler has signed a three-year, $18.3 million contract extension. This will keep him tied to the team through the 2028-29 season. Fowler joined the Blues last December when he was acquired in a trade with the Anaheim Ducks. He proved to be a great fit, posting 36 points (nine goals, 27 assists) in 51 games with a plus-19 rating. In the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Fowler set a single-series franchise scoring record for a defenseman with 10 points (two goals, eight assists) during a seven-game series against the Winnipeg Jets. Fowler is poised to retain a prominent role in the Blues defense this season.

Sep 28

Jimmy Snuggerud • RW • Blues

Jimmy Snuggerud Avoids Serious Injury

St. Louis Blues right wing Jimmy Snuggerud (undisclosed) is not seriously hurt after crashing into the boards during Wednesday's practice. "He's fine," Blues head coach Jim Montgomery told reporters Friday. "Anything serious has been eliminated, and he's day-to-day right now." Snuggerud is expected to be one of the most exciting rookies in the NHL this season. Following an outstanding three-year spell with the University of Minnesota, he made his pro debut last season, producing four points (one goal, three assists) over seven regular-season outings. Snuggerud also had two goals and two assists during St. Louis' seven-game first-round playoff series against the Winnipeg Jets.

Sep 27

Jimmy Snuggerud • RW • Blues

Jimmy Snuggerud Leaves Practice Early Wednesday

St. Louis Blues right wing Jimmy Snuggerud (undisclosed) didn't finish Wednesday's practice. He left the session early after a hard crash into the boards. Blues head coach Jim Montgomery considers Snuggerud day-to-day. It seems that Wednesday's incident is unlikely to affect Snuggerud's availability for opening night. The talented forward will begin his first full season in the NHL, and fantasy managers should keep a close eye on Snuggerud. He notched four points (one goal, three assists) in his first seven NHL outings last season. With a top-six spot and regular power-play time, Snuggerud could contend for the Calder Trophy.

Sep 25

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