Forwarding reserve goaltender Mailloux has undergone hand surgery and will be sidelined for eight weeks, removing a key backup option for the Blues during their upcoming season. The injury follows a procedure that will require an extended recovery period, leaving the team to adjust its goaltending depth chart. With no immediate replacement named, the absence raises questions about how the Blues will manage their netminding situation in Mailloux’s absence. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see how the team adapts without its injured backup.

NHL Status Report: Mailloux to miss eight weeks for Blues after hand surgery  NHL.com