Imagine this: two key players returning from injury just in time for a post-holiday showdown. That's exactly what St. Louis Blues fans are getting as a belated Christmas gift! But here's where it gets exciting: Jordan Kyrou and Jimmy Snuggerud are set to rejoin the lineup on Saturday, December 27th, as the Blues host the Nashville Predators at Enterprise Center (7 p.m. CT). You can catch all the action on FanDuel Sports Network, First Alert 4, Matrix Midwest (check out https://www.nhl.com/blues/fans/where-to-watch for details), or tune in to 101 ESPN for live coverage.
Kyrou, who suffered a lower-body injury on December 6th against the Ottawa Senators, has been sidelined for nine games. Meanwhile, Snuggerud underwent left wrist surgery in early December and was initially expected to be out for six weeks. And this is the part most people miss: He’s making a surprisingly quick recovery, returning after just four weeks. Talk about a speedy comeback!
During Saturday’s morning skate, both players were back on the ice, looking ready to contribute. Kyrou was paired with Brayden Schenn and Jonatan Berggren, while Snuggerud skated alongside Dalibor Dvorsky and Pius Suter. Blues Head Coach Jim Montgomery couldn’t hide his enthusiasm during the pregame press conference, stating, “It’s nice to have Kyrou and Snuggy back. They’re not just goal-scorers; they’re dynamic players who elevate the entire team’s performance.”
With these two forwards returning, Mathieu Joseph and Robby Fabbri are expected to take a seat for this game. As for the defense, no changes are anticipated based on the morning practice. Between the pipes, Joel Hofer is slated to start in goal.
But here's the controversial part: While fans are thrilled to see Kyrou and Snuggerud back, some might question whether rushing Snuggerud’s return could risk further injury. What do you think? Is this a calculated risk worth taking, or should the Blues have played it safe? Let us know in the comments below!
