Torey Krug, defenseman for the St. Louis Blues, is set to undergo ankle surgery, resulting in his absence for the entire 2024-25 NHL season.
Initially, the team hoped to rehabilitate his injury, which stemmed from prearthritic changes and a prior bone fracture.
Krug, 33, previously played for the Boston Bruins, where he notably lost the Stanley Cup Final to the Blues in 2019.
In related news, the Blues signed Philip Broberg from the Edmonton Oilers, adding depth to their defense and gaining salary cap relief for Krug's contract.