Jimmy Snuggerud left wrist surgery six weeks: Blues face major setback with rookie forward out long-term

Jimmy Snuggerud left wrist surgery six weeks: Blues face major setback with rookie forward out long-term

St. Louis Blues rookie sensation Jimmy Snuggerud will undergo surgery on his left wrist Tuesday, sidelining the promising forward for at least six weeks in a significant blow to an already injury-plagued season. The team announced Monday that Snuggerud, the Blues’ 2022 first-round draft pick, has been placed on injured reserve and will be re-evaluated after the extended recovery period. The 21-year-old had been enjoying a solid rookie campaign, tallying 11 points (five goals, six assists) across 26 games while establishing himself as a key offensive contributor.

The timing couldn’t be worse for a Blues squad that has shown signs of life recently, stringing together a 2-0-1 record in their past three contests. Teammate Jake Neighbours didn’t mince words about the impact after Monday’s morning skate, telling reporters bluntly: “It [stinks], there’s no other way to put it. When you lose guys in your lineup that are playing every night, it’s a hit to the team, and obviously ‘Snuggy’s’ been one of our best offensive players this year. [He] possesses a lot of threat when it comes to creating offense. We’ll miss him.”