St. Louis Blues Make Bold Move
In an attempt to reignite his struggling squad, St. Louis Blues head coach Jim Montgomery made a bold decision by making forward Jordan Kyrou a healthy scratch for the matchup against the Buffalo Sabres. The Blues have been enduring a rough stretch, having posted just one win, two losses, and six overtime setbacks in their last nine outings, putting them at the bottom of the Western Conference with a disappointing record of 4-9-2.
Recent Performance and Team Dynamics
Montgomery’s decision comes on the heels of a 6-1 defeat to the Washington Capitals just a night prior, following a modest victory against the Edmonton Oilers. In light of the team’s recent performances, he held a mandatory morning skate to address the issues before their second consecutive game on the road.
“If you have competitive fire in your belly, struggles like this provide opportunities to grow stronger together when you face these again,”
Montgomery expressed, highlighting his desire for the team to learn from adversity.
Jordan Kyrou’s Performance and Impact
Despite being sidelined, Kyrou has been a notable performer for the Blues, ranking second on the team with eight points over 14 games this season. He has consistently led the team in goals for the past three years. However, the winger, now 27, has found himself in a scoring slump, going without a point in his last five games. This marks a significant moment in Kyrou’s career, as it’s the first time in five seasons that he has been a healthy scratch.
Next Steps for the Team
With Kyrou out of the lineup, Alexandre Texier stepped into the right wing position on the Blues’ top line, tasked with the challenge of improving the team’s offensive output.
