What’s Next for Blues With Philip Broberg’s Injury?

Just hours after 24-year-old defenseman Philip Broberg signed his contract with the St. Louis Blues over the weekend, Broberg was injured during his matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights. Now, the Blues are left in a predicament.

His contract stands as a six-year, $48 million extension, with an annual value of $8 million, set to begin next season. Unfortunately, the excitement was short-lived once Broberg was checked on the ice during the first period by Golden Knights' captain Mark Stone. The young defenseman went down with force and was out for the remainder of the game, which ended in a 4-2 loss to Vegas.

Now, he is out on concussion protocol and is listed as doubtful for his upcoming game against the Carolina Hurricanes. This leaves a noticeable hole in the St. Louis lineup.

With Broberg out of commission for the time being, what does this mean for the Blues?

Broberg's Absence Raises Concern

So far this season, Broberg has recorded two goals and 12 assists for 15 points. While he certainly isn't the leading scorer, he is ranked within the top five for St. Louis in assists, falling just short of Cam Fowler (14), Pavel Buchnevich (16) and Robert Thomas (22). Throughout his career, he has amassed 12 goals and 45 assists for 57 points.