St. Louis Blues defenseman Torey Krug will miss the entire 2024-2025 NHL season due to surgery on his left ankle to address pre-arthritic changes. The decision for surgery follows unsuccessful non-surgical rehabilitation efforts. Krug, who has a history of injuries, was entering the fifth season of his seven-year, $45 million contract. The Blues have already made moves to compensate for his absence, including signing defenseman Ryan Suter and acquiring Pierre-Olivier Joseph and Philip Broberg from the Oilers. Krug's future with the Blues remains uncertain, especially after he declined to waive his no-trade clause in 2023.