Blues news: St. Louis makes pair of injury moves ahead of season opener

The St. Louis Blues have made two injury-related moves as they prepare for their upcoming season opener. Logan Mailloux and Tyler Tucker, both defensive players, were placed on injured reserve Monday after sustaining separate injuries. Mailloux underwent surgery on his right hand after sustaining the injury during Saturday's preseason finale against the Chicago Blackhawks.

He will undergo re-evaluation in eight weeks. Tucker, considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury, is also expected to return at some point. These injuries are significant blows to the Blues' defensive lineup, which has already been thin following the midseason trade of Justin Faulk to the Detroit Red Wings last year. The Blues have since addressed their depth by recalling Adam Jiricek from the AHL's Springfield Thunderbirds and claiming Justin Barron off waivers from the Nashville Predators.

The team will look to bolster their defense further before opening the 2026-27 season against the Dallas Stars on Friday night, as they aim to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs after missing the playoffs for the past four years.