A top defenseman for the Blues is set to miss his team’s season opener after suffering a knee issue during practice, though he remains active for now. With no recent action in six days, he could soon be placed on injured reserve to preserve his postseason eligibility. The move would allow him to return sooner while protecting his availability for the playoffs. Fans and analysts will watch closely as the team navigates the injury’s impact on its defense.

Blues defenseman Tyler Tucker is expected to miss at least one game to start the regular season after tweaking his knee in practice last weekend, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports. He hasn’t been placed on injured reserve yet, but since he hasn’t suited up in six days, he would be eligible for a retroactive placement to help […]