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Blues' blueline needs a retooling this offseason

The St. Louis Blues made a surprising playoff push this past season, and even more unexpectedly, they pushed the Winnipeg Jets to the very limit in the first round, ultimately losing a Game 7 in overtime after Winnipeg scored in the final second of regulation to tie the game.

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Blues veteran defenseman ruled out for next season

St. Louis Blues general manager Doug Armstrong confirmed that defenseman Torey Krug won’t play next season after undergoing ankle surgery this year, shares Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic.

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Longest Active Tenured Former Spartan NHL Player's Career May Be Over

It has been a great NHL career for Torey Krug. The defenseman from Royal Oak, Michigan, has been a staple in the National Hockey League for over a decade. Before he was manning the blue line for St Louis Blues, and the Boston Bruins before that, Krug played for his home state Michigan State Spartans.

St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / May 10

How Torey Krug’s Injury Could Impact the Blues if it’s Career-Ending

The St. Louis Blues held their end-of-season press conference on Tuesday after the team was knocked out of the First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Winnipeg Jets on May 4 in a 4-3 double overtime Game 7 loss.

St. Louis Blues News / Breakaway on SI / May 7

Blues Defenseman's NHL Career Likely Over

St. Louis Blues defenseman Torey Krug last played on April 10, 2024, helping his team earn a 5-2 home win over the Chicago Blackhawks. Unbeknownst to anyone at the time, that was likely his final time suiting up in the NHL.

St. Louis Blues News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 6

Blues GM provides devastating Torey Krug injury update

Not only has the 2024-25 NHL season come to an end in extremely disappointing fashion for the St. Louis Blues, but it also appears as though the career of Blues defenseman Torey Krug may be over.

St. Louis Blues News / Field Level Media / May 6

Blues' F Dylan Holloway has surgery; D Torey Krug might not return

St. Louis Blues forward Dylan Holloway underwent surgery for an undisclosed injury and is expected to be able to play at the start of the 2025-26 season.

St. Louis Blues News / Last Word On Sports / May 6

Grim Update on St. Louis Blues Defenceman

The St. Louis Blues cleaned out lockers on Tuesday following their elimination from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. General manager Doug Armstrong provided updates on several injured players.

St. Louis Blues News / NHL Trade Talk / May 6

Blues GM Casts Doubt on Playing Future of Torey Krug in the NHL

St. Louis Blues defenseman Torey Krug may have played his final NHL game, according to comments made by general manager Doug Armstrong during the team’s end-of-season press conference on Tuesday.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 7

Blues’ Torey Krug not expected to play in NHL again

St. Louis Blues defenseman Torey Krug is not expected to resume his playing career, Blues general manager Doug Armstrong announced Tuesday per NHL.com reporter Lou Korac.

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Blues veteran defenseman not expected to resume playing career

His issues stem from a fractured ankle he sustained seven years ago in the second round of the 2018 playoffs while a member of the Bruins.

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The St. Louis Blues are looking to make a return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2024-25 after rare back-to-back misses. The Blues are coming off a solid campaign, finishing 42-33-6 and missing out on the second wildcard spot in the Western Conference by just six points.

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 4

Blues star tells hard truth about season-ending injury

The initial timeline was to rehab his ankle for six to eight weeks and then re-evaluate.

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Blues Defenseman Gets Emotional After Season-Ending Surgery

The St. Louis Blues have been generating so much excitement as the offseason concludes. Bringing in Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg via offer sheet, signing a few intriguing free agents, and trading for some veteran depth, it's been all optimism for the Blues and the 2024-2025 season.

St. Louis Blues News / Blade of Steel / September 4

St. Louis Blues' Torey Krug admits career might be over in emotional interview

After it was recently announced that he would miss all of the 2024-25 season due to injury, Torey Krug of the St. Louis Blues admits he doesn't know if he'll return Just one day after it was announced that Torey Krug of the St.

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 16, 2024

Blues could be without veteran defenseman for entire season

The Blues could be without defenseman Torey Krug for the entire 2024-25 regular season as the team announced they detected pre-arthritic conditions in his left ankle.

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St. Louis Blues News / Yardbarker / May 7, 2022

Blues defenseman Torey Krug out for 'some time' with lower-body injury

Game 3 wasn't all the Blues lost, as defenseman Torey Krug suffered a lower-body injury.

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After signing with Blues, Torey Krug says he 'didn't have an offer' from Bruins

Torey Krug signed a massive seven-year, $45.5 million deal with the St. Louis Blues on Friday. While many Bruins fans were upset with the news, it appears Krug never received an offer from Boston.

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