Krug (ankle) is not expected to resume his playing career according to general manager Doug Armstrong, per Lou Korac of NHL.com on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Armstrong wouldn't completely rule out a return -- which isn't surprising after Gabriel Landeskog came back from a three-year absence -- but said he doesn't expect to have Krug back in the future. With two years left on his deal, the expectation at this point will be for Krug's contract to spend those two years on long-term injured reserve. Assuming this is the end of the road, Krug will retire having played 13 seasons in the NHL for the Bruins and Blues, racking up 89 goals and 394 assists in 778 games along the way.

Krug (ankle) was moved to long-term injured reserve Tuesday, per PuckPedia.

EDGE Analysis

After having ankle surgery in September to address pre-arthritic changes, Krug won't play during the 2024-25 campaign. Moving him to LTIR allows the Blues to exceed the salary cap by $6.03 million, according to PuckPedia. In Krug's absence, Justin Faulk will have increased roles this season, including more power-play time.

Krug (ankle) was placed on the injured non-roster list Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Krug won't play in the 2024-25 campaign. He had ankle surgery in September to address pre-arthritic changes. The 33-year-old rearguard supplied four goals, 39 points, 162 shots on net and 111 blocked shots across 77 contests during the 2023-24 regular season. In Krug's absence, Justin Faulk and newcomer Philip Broberg will have increased roles in 2024-25, including more power-play time.

Krug is set for ankle surgery to address pre-arthritic problems and will miss the entire 2024-25 campaign, the team announced Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Krug's ankle problem was originally announced back in July with a 6-8 week recovery timeline, but it seems the issue couldn't be addressed without surgical intervention. The team may have had an idea that this was coming, considering they pried Philip Broberg from the Oilers with an offer sheet while also signing free agents Pierre-Olivier Joseph and Ryan Suter to one-year deals. With Krug, who figures to land on long-term injured reserve, out of action, Scott Perunovich could see the biggest uptick in ice time.

Krug was diagnosed with pre-arthritic changes in his left ankle and will be evaluated in 6-8 weeks.

EDGE Analysis

That timeline puts Krug's next check-up at just before training camp. If his ankle gets worse, surgery is on the table, which would cost him the entire 2024-25 campaign. As is, it's likely the defenseman misses at least some time early in the season since his offseason ramp-up will be disrupted. If Krug misses the year, it could lead to a full-time role for Pierre-Olivier Joseph on the third pairing, while Scott Perunovich and Justin Faulk would figure to get the most additional power-play time.

Krug (upper body) won't be in the lineup for Wednesday's regular-season finale against Dallas, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Krug will finish the season with four goals, 39 points, an ugly minus-31 rating, 162 shots and 111 hits through 77 contests. He should produce similar totals while seeing regular power-play usage in 2024-25, making him a decent complementary option at defense in most fantasy formats.

Krug (upper body) won't play Sunday versus Seattle, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Krug will miss a second straight game Sunday, though he could return Wednesday for the Blues' season finale. Overall, the 33-year-old blueliner has four goals, 39 points and a minus-31 rating through 77 games this campaign.

Krug (upper body) will not be in action against the Hurricanes on Friday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Krug continues to be classified as day-to-day but could be in danger of missing the rest of the regular season. In his last six outings, the 33-year-old defenseman notched a goal and four assists, including a pair of power-play points. Without Krug in the lineup, Scott Perunovich will likely move up to the No. 1 power-play unit.

Krug is dealing with an upper-body injury and is questionable for Friday's clash with Carolina, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

If Krug doesn't get into the lineup Friday, there is a chance the team will opt to shut him down for the rest of the campaign if the Blues end up getting eliminated from playoff contention. In his last six outings, Krug has been producing offensively with one goal and four assists, including two power-play points. Scott Perunovich could get a look with the No. 1 power-play unit if Krug is unable to go against the Hurricanes.

Krug (undisclosed) is undergoing evaluation for an injury and won't finish Wednesday's game versus the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Krug scored a goal and went plus-2 over 12:40 of ice time in the contest. With the Blues' playoff hopes thin, it wouldn't be surprising for Krug to get shut down for the season once the team is officially out of contention. If Krug can't play Friday versus the Hurricanes, Marco Scandella could enter the lineup.