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St. Louis Blues’ Rising Star Robert Thomas Benched for Six Weeks Due to Ankle Injury

St. Louis Blues’ forward, Robert Thomas, is expected to be out of action for a minimum of six weeks following an ankle injury. The announcement came from the team on a Wednesday, revealing that Thomas suffered a broken right ankle. The injury occurred during the third period of the Blues’ match against the undefeated Winnipeg, where Thomas was struck by a puck.

General Manager Doug Armstrong Confirms Thomas’ Evaluation in Six Weeks

Doug Armstrong, the General Manager of the Blues, has stated that Thomas will be reevaluated in six weeks. This unfortunate incident adds to the list of St. Louis players who have been sidelined due to injuries.

Blues’ Lineup Takes Another Hit with Nick Leddy’s Lower-Body Injury

Earlier this week, Blues’ defenseman Nick Leddy was also placed on injured reserve because of a lower-body injury. The team had already kick-started the season with a 4-3-0 record, even without the services of Torey Krug and several other players.

Torey Krug to Sit Out Entire Season Following Ankle Surgery

Krug, a vital component of the Blues’ lineup, will not be making any appearances in this season following an ankle surgery. This is a significant blow to the team, given Krug’s contributions to the Blues’ performances.

St. Louis Blues Sign Jake Neighbours to a Two-Year Extension

In other news, the Blues have confirmed the signing of defenseman Jake Neighbours to a two-year extension. The deal is reported to be worth $7.5 million, with Neighbours set to draw a salary of $3.75 million for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 NHL seasons. This amount will be counted against the salary cap for these respective seasons.