St. Louis Blues' Torey Krug to undergo season-ending surgery

The St. Louis Blues announced that Torey Krug will undergo surgery for pre-arthritic changes in his left ankle, forcing him to miss the entire 2024-25 season. The decision came after non-surgical rehabilitation efforts failed to resolve the issue.

Krug's absence is a significant blow to the Blues, who will now need to fill the void left by one of their top defensemen. The team will likely explore internal options or potential trade opportunities to address this gap in their lineup.

Krug, 33, originally joined the Blues as a free agent on October 9, 2020. Last season, he played in 77 games, contributing 39 points (four goals, 35 assists) and accumulating 32 penalty minutes. Throughout his four seasons with the Blues, Krug has amassed 146 points (22 goals, 124 assists) in 255 games, along with 154 penalty minutes.

Before his time in St. Louis, Krug played for the Boston Bruins, where he established himself as a reliable offensive defenseman. Over his 778 career games, Krug has recorded 483 points (89 goals, 394 assists) and 374 penalty minutes.

This development leaves the Blues with some crucial decisions to make as they approach the season without one of their key players. The loss of Krug's offensive prowess and experience on the blue line will undoubtedly impact their defensive strategies moving forward.