St. Louis Blues Welcome Robby Fabbri
In a significant roster move, the St. Louis Blues will welcome forward Robby Fabbri to their lineup on Thursday as they face off against the Nashville Predators. This decision, confirmed by head coach Jim Montgomery, follows Fabbri’s recent signing of a one-year, two-way contract worth $775,000 in the NHL and $300,000 in the AHL.
Injury Crisis
The Blues are currently grappling with an injury crisis, missing five key forwards:
- Jordan Kyrou (lower body)
- Nick Bjugstad (upper body)
- Alexey Toropchenko (sustained severe burns)
- Jimmy Snuggerud (wrist)
- Nathan Walker (upper body)
Fabbri’s Experience and Versatility
Fabbri, now 29 years old, has a history with the Blues and brings valuable experience, having previously played with the Pittsburgh Penguins on a professional tryout and also signing an amateur PTO with the Florida Panthers. He recently appeared in three games for the Charlotte Checkers, where he recorded one goal and one assist.
Montgomery highlighted Fabbri’s versatility, noting that he is capable of playing all three forward positions. His familiarity with St. Louis and its hockey culture is also seen as a significant advantage.
“Robby brings a wealth of NHL experience, having registered over 100 career goals. He’s going to contribute a veteran perspective on game management, which we desperately need right now,” Montgomery stated.
Current Player Status
Meanwhile, Nick Bjugstad, who exited the game against the Boston Bruins with an upper-body issue, is expected to be sidelined for at least five days. As for Toropchenko, who suffered severe leg burns in an accident away from the rink, progress is being made. Montgomery expressed optimism about Toropchenko’s potential quick return, explaining that he has already begun skating again.
Conclusion
These recent developments underscore the challenges faced by the Blues as they navigate through their early-season injuries while integrating new talent into their squad.
