Blues' Winger Jake Neighbours Out Five Weeks With Leg Injury

St. Louis Blues winger Jake Neighbours has been placed on injured reserve due to a right leg injury sustained during a game against the Detroit Red Wings, sidelining him for at least five weeks. Neighbours, who leads the team with six goals in eight games this season, will be re-evaluated after this period, with the possibility of a longer absence. His injury comes amid a difficult stretch for the Blues, who have lost three consecutive games and are also without key player Robert Thomas due to injury. The team has adjusted its lineup by promoting players like Jimmy Snuggerud and Pius Suter to the top line, and Alexei Toropchenko is expected to receive increased ice time in a bottom-six role. Neighbours' scoring ability has been crucial to the Blues’ offense, making his absence a significant challenge that the team must overcome to remain competitive. The Blues have yet to announce a recall to fill his roster spot, highlighting the uncertainty facing the team during his recovery.