St. Louis Blues defenseman Philip Broberg went down awkwardly on Saturday night time within the workforce’s sport versus the Toronto Maple Leafs. Broberg left the sport after getting tousled with Mitch Marner alongside the boards. He wanted assist off the ice and didn’t return. Early stories are that he may need a legit harm.
Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman reported that the Blues mentioned Broberg wouldn’t return to the sport, though the severity of his harm was not publicly disclosed.
“Just like the current Lazar harm however not as extreme for Broberg. Nonetheless, attainable accidents with this mechanism embrace:
◼️Torn MCL (break day will depend on grade)
◼️Torn ACL (5+ months out)
◼️Torn meniscus (4-6 weeks if trimmed, 4+ months if repaired)Will be only one and even all 3.”
Dropping Broberg Would Be Problematic for the Blues
That is doubtlessly brutal information for the Blues who acquired Broberg in a suggestion sheet tender from the Edmonton Oilers this summer season. Broberg has far exceeded expectations with 9 factors in 11 video games. He’s slot in seamlessly within the workforce’s prime 4 and seemed to be an astute transfer by normal supervisor Doug Armstrong. If he’s out for any prolonged interval, the workforce should make some changes.
The Blues did go on to beat the Maple Leafs 4-2.
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