The St. Louis Blues announced that forward Jimmy Snuggerud will undergo surgery on his left wrist and miss at least six weeks, while Alexey Toropchenko is sidelined week to week after sustaining scalding burns to his legs in a home accident. The team recalled forward Aleksanteri Kaskimaki from AHL affiliate Springfield to help fill the void.
The St. Louis Blues are dealing with significant setbacks as they prepare to host the Anaheim Ducks on December 1, 2025. Forward Jimmy Snuggerud, a 21-year-old who has appeared in all 26 games this season, suffered a left-wrist injury requiring surgery on December 2. He will be re-evaluated in six weeks after being placed on injured reserve. Snuggerud has recorded 11 points (five goals, six assists) and six penalty minutes, often playing on the top line alongside Robert Thomas and Jake Neighbours. He averages 15:27 of ice time per game and has been a noticeable presence, including contributing to the team's 1-0 win over the Utah Mammoth on November 29.
Alexey Toropchenko, 26, is listed as week to week following scalding burns to his legs from a home accident. Details of the incident remain private, with coach Jim Montgomery stating, “I just know it was a home accident, so we’re going to leave it at that.” Toropchenko has played in 17 of the Blues' 26 games, tallying two points (one goal, one assist) and 15 penalty minutes. He has been a key part of the fourth line, praised for his tenacious forecheck, though he missed seven games earlier this season due to lower- and upper-body injuries and was a healthy scratch twice.
In response, the Blues recalled 21-year-old forward Aleksanteri Kaskimaki from the Springfield Thunderbirds. Kaskimaki, selected in the third round (No. 73 overall) of the 2022 NHL Draft, has seven points (four goals, three assists) in 16 AHL games this season. Teammate Jake Neighbours commented on the losses: “It [stinks]; there’s no other way to put it... Two guys that we’re going to miss. Next man up. Guys got to step up and fill in the holes that are missing.”
These injuries come as the Blues (9-10-7) have won two straight games for just the second time this season, highlighting the challenge to their depth.