A top defenseman for the Blues has been sidelined for at least eight weeks following an on-ice altercation with an opponent during a recent game. The incident involved a physical confrontation with the Blackhawks’ forward, resulting in an automatic suspension and a lengthy recovery period for the player. Team officials have not yet commented on whether the suspension will extend beyond the initial eight-week mark. Fans and analysts will be watching to see how this absence impacts the Blues’ defensive depth for the remainder of the season.

Blues defenseman Logan Mailloux out at least 8 weeks after fight with Blackhawks’ Cole Smith  nytimes.com