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Blues’ Jimmy Snuggerud to Undergo Wrist Surgery, Alexey Toropchenko Week-To-Week

The St. Louis Blues announced a significant shake-up to their forward group on Monday, headlined by the news that Jimmy Snuggerud will miss extended time after suffering a left-wrist injury that requires surgery.

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Blues F Jimmy Snuggerud (wrist) out at least 6 weeks

St. Louis Blues forward Jimmy Snuggerud is expected to miss up to six weeks to have surgery on his left wrist, the team announced on Monday. The Blues also said forward Alexey Toropchenko is week-to-week after he sustained scalding burns to his legs during an accident at home.

Alexey Toropchenko News / Daily Faceoff / December 1

Blues’ Toropchenko burns legs in home accident, out week to week

The St. Louis Blues will be without forward Alexey Toropchenko for the foreseeable future. The team announced Monday that Toropchenko will be out week to week after he sustained “scalding burns to his legs” in a home accident.

St. Louis Blues News / NHL Trade Talk / December 1

Blues Lose Snuggerud to Wrist Surgery, Toropchenko Also Sidelined

The St. Louis Blues were hit with a tough double dose of injury news on Monday, headlined by the loss of promising forward Jimmy Snuggerud. The team announced that the 21-year-old suffered a left-wrist injury that will require surgery, placing him on injured reserve and keeping him out for at least six weeks.

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Jimmy Snuggerud News / Daily Faceoff / December 1

Blues’ Jimmy Snuggerud out following wrist surgery

One of the best youngsters in the game is going to miss some time. On Monday, St. Louis Blues general manager Doug Armstrong announced that forward Jimmy Snuggerud is going to be out of action after suffering a left-wrist injury that will require surgery.

Philip Broberg News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 1

No contract talks between Blues, Philip Broberg

While the 28th-ranked St. Louis Blues will likely move on from a few pending free agents leading up to this year’s trade deadline, there are a few they could look to extend for the right price.

St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / December 1

Blues’ Standouts of the Week: Holloway, Hofer, and a Clutch Penalty Kill

Thanksgiving week is behind us. The St. Louis Blues had a reasonably successful week, going 2-1-1 in four games. They won back-to-back games at home to wrap it up, including a third-period comeback on Friday afternoon.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 30

Blues playing with better commitment while Ducks have question in net

The St. Louis Blues looked more like their old selves while winning back-to-back games at home. They held off the Ottawa Senators 4-3 Friday, then edged the Utah Mammoth 1-0 the next night.

St. Louis Blues News / Inside The Rink / December 1

St. Louis Blues Prospect Report (Nov. 30, 2025)

The 2024 first-round pick Adam Jiricek is continuing his point barrage for the Brantford Bulldogs in the OHL. The defenseman extended his point streak to 13 games — the longest by an OHL defenseman this season — after scoring a goal Friday and adding an assist Saturday.

Joel Hofer News / Field Level Media / November 29

Blues' Joel Hofer shuts out Mammoth in defensive battle

Joel Hofer made 18 saves for his fourth career shutout as the St. Louis Blues blanked the visiting Utah Mammoth 1-0 on Saturday night. Dylan Holloway scored for the Blues, who won consecutive games for the first time since Oct.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 29

Blues’ Toropchenko ejected after knee-on-knee collision with Mammoth’s Cooley

St. Louis Blues forward Alexey Toropchenko was ejected from Saturday’s game against the Utah Mammoth after a knee-on-knee collision with forward Logan Cooley.

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Blues bid to build momentum in meeting vs. Mammoth

The St. Louis Blues will try to capitalize on what amounts to a breakthrough when they host the Utah Mammoth on Saturday. The Blues have been struggling to score 5-on-5 goals, hold leads and close out victories after opponents pull their goaltender for an extra attacker.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / November 29

Takeaways from Blues’ 4-3 Win Over Senators

The Blues defeated the Senators 4–3 on Friday with contributions throughout the lineup. This is their first home game after five straight on the road. Buchnevich scored his first 5-on-5 goal of the season to give the Blues a 3–2 lead early in the third period, finishing a 2-on-1 with Schenn on a one-timer.

Matthew Kessel News / The Hockey Writers / November 28

Blues Take the Victory 4-3 Over Senators, Thanks to Matthew Kessel’s Clutch Goal

The St. Louis Blues came away with the 4-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators at home in what was an intense Thanksgiving weekend matchup. It was also the first time the two teams played each other this season as part of a two-game season series.

Justin Faulk News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 28

Blues veteran defenseman reportedly drawing trade interest

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NHL News / Yardbarker / November 26

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St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / November 25

A Look at the Blues Quarter Season Roster Report

The St. Louis Blues have kept the roster relatively intact this season, despite their struggles, with some minor adjustments here and there. Here’s a look at who they have moved around as we reach the quarter mark of the 2025-26 campaign.

Alexandre Texier News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 23

9 teams show interest in Alexandre Texier after waivers

Alexandre Texier’s time with the St. Louis Blues has come to an end. On Saturday, St. Louis placed the 26-year-old forward on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract, a move that came one day after he cleared regular waivers and the team reassigned him to the AHL’s Springfield Thunderbirds.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / November 25

Anaheim Ducks in no Hurry to Deal Defenseman Pavel Mintyukov

The Anaheim Ducks are turning heads throughout the league. Their 4-3 overtime home win against the Las Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday pushed their record to 14-7-1.

Alexandre Texier News / The Sick Podcast / November 22

Potential Free Agent Target: Alex Texier

On Saturday afternoon, it was reported by the Athletic’s James Mirtle that forward Alexandre Texier was put on unconditional waivers by the St. Louis Blues for the purpose of contract termination so that he can pursue opportunities elsewhere in the NHL.

Pavel Buchnevich News / Inside The Rink / November 22

Why Has Pavel Buchnevich’s Ice Time Not Been Reduced?

It’s safe to say Pavel Buchnevich has had a rough start to the season on both the offensive and defensive sides of the puck. Many fans have voiced their frustration and even called for Buchnevich to be benched to give him a reset and a chance to regroup.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 19

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Doug Armstrong News / NHL Trade Talk / November 11

Doug Armstrong’s Subtle Plan to Set Up the Blues’ Future GM

Doug Armstrong looks like a man with one eye on the present — and the other on the future of the St. Louis Blues. As Elliotte Friedman noted on 32 Thoughts, this might be Armstrong’s final season as GM before Alex Steen takes over, and the veteran executive isn’t about to leave his protégé in a bad spot.

St. Louis Blues News / NHL Trade Talk / November 10

Insiders Believe the Blues Are Ready to Move a Star — Is It Kyrou?

The St. Louis Blues are officially “open for business,” and it’s clear that several of their biggest names are being talked about across the NHL. According