St. Louis Blues star had an awkward fall during Saturday night’s matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He exited the game after getting caught up with Mitch Marner along the boards and required assistance to leave the ice, not returning afterward. Initial reports suggest he may have a serious injury.
Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman shared that the Blues confirmed Broberg would not return, but they did not reveal the extent of his injury.
Dr. Hargas Grewal tweeted:
“Similar to the recent Lazar injury but not as severe for Broberg. Still, possible injuries with this mechanism include:
◼️Torn MCL (time off depends on grade)
◼️Torn ACL (5+ months out)
◼️Torn meniscus (4-6 weeks if trimmed, 4+ months if repaired)Can be just one or even all 3.”
Losing Broberg Would Be Problematic for the Blues
This could be devastating news for the Blues, who brought in Broberg this summer via an offer sheet from the Edmonton Oilers. He has significantly outperformed expectations with nine points in 11 games and integrated well into the team’s top four defense, making him a savvy acquisition by general manager Doug Armstrong. If he’s sidelined for an extended time, the team will need to make some adjustments.
Despite this setback, the Blues managed to secure a 4-2 victory against the Maple Leafs.
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