A key offensive contributor for the St. Louis Blues was sidelined after suffering an upper-body injury during Friday’s season opener, forcing his immediate exit mid-game. The team’s head coach indicated the forward’s recovery will require more than a short-term absence, suggesting a longer recovery period than typical day-to-day evaluations. With Toropchenko out, the Blues will need to adjust their depth on the wing while assessing the full extent of the injury. The absence adds an early challenge as the season begins.

The St. Louis Blues took a hit to the roster in Friday’s season opener. Depth winger Alexey Toropchenko sustained an upper-body injury that will force him out of the lineup. Head coach Jim Montgomery said that his timeline will be longer than day-to-day. Toropchenko was helped off the ice partway through the second period after […]