Philip Broberg signed a six-year, $48 million contract with the St. Louis Blues, solidifying his role as a key defenseman through his prime years, after a strong season and previous performance with the Oilers and Blues.
The St. Louis Blues have signed defenseman Philip Broberg to a six-year, $48 million extension, reflecting his valuable contribution to the team and his rising profile in international hockey.
The St. Louis Blues, after a poor start to their road trip, are expected to keep their forward lines and defense pairings unchanged for the game against Utah Mammoth, with Joel Hofer starting in goal.
The NHL status report highlights recent injury updates, including Connor Bedard's return to skating for the Blackhawks with no clear timeline, Vejmelka's placement on IR by the Mammoth, Suter's ankle injury with a four-week reevaluation, and other key injury news across teams like the Blues, Sabres, Hurricanes, and Canucks.
The NHL features four games with notable storylines, including the Canucks aiming for a perfect road trip sweep against the Flyers, Blues players auditioning for Canada's Olympic team, Gauthier nearing 20 goals for the Ducks, Zegras on a point streak for the Flyers, and Kopitar closing in on Kings' scoring records, with the schedule highlighting key matchups.
The St. Louis Blues are set to start Jonatan Berggren on the first line with Robert Thomas and Pavel Buchnevich against the Florida Panthers, with Robby Fabbri returning to the lineup and Joel Hofer expected to start in goal for their upcoming game.
Filip Forsberg scored his first hat trick of the season, leading the Nashville Predators to a 5-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues, marking their second win against the Blues in five days. The game featured key assists from Josi and O'Reilly, and Forsberg's performance included goals in all three periods, contributing to his 11th career hat trick and a five-game point streak.
The NHL injury report highlights key updates: Dylan Holloway of the Blues is out for six weeks with an ankle injury; Mika Zibanejad of the Rangers is benched for missing a team meeting; Penguins acquire Stuart Skinner and Brett Kulak, who may debut soon; Patrick Kane of the Red Wings is day-to-day with an upper-body injury; and other team-specific injury updates and player returns are noted.
The St. Louis Blues will welcome Alexey Toropchenko back to their lineup for the game against Nashville on December 15, while Dylan Holloway will miss six weeks due to an ankle injury. The team is currently on a four-game homestand with upcoming games against Winnipeg and New York.
Buddy Guy, at 89, continues to be a vibrant force in the blues scene, performing regularly at his Chicago club, celebrating his career, and striving to keep the blues alive as one of its last original icons, blending traditional roots with modern influences and inspiring a new generation of musicians.
The St. Louis Blues are set to face the Columbus Blue Jackets with a mostly unchanged lineup, except defenseman Matthew Kessel returning. Coach Jim Montgomery emphasizes the need for key players like Jordan Kyrou and Pavel Buchnevich to step up, especially with injured teammates. Rookie Dalibor Dvorsky is expected to play his second game of the season, and Joel Hofer is likely to start in goal.
The St. Louis Blues, facing back-to-back games and travel, did not hold a morning skate before their game against the Detroit Red Wings. They will be without Jake Neighbours, who is on injured reserve, and Robert Thomas, who is day-to-day. Jordan Binnington is expected to start in goal, with lineup adjustments made by coach Jim Montgomery.
Ike Turner Jr., a Grammy-winning producer and son of Ike and Tina Turner, died at 67 from kidney failure, having battled health issues including a stroke. He was known for his work on his father's blues album and helped run Bolic Sound Studios.
The St. Louis Blues will feature their most NHL-heavy preseason lineup in a game against the Ottawa Senators, aiming for their first preseason win, with most players being potential NHL roster members, and emphasizing the importance of winning to boost team confidence.
The article previews an upcoming hockey game between the Blues and Senators, listing the players in the lineup for the Blues, including forwards, defensemen, and goalies.