Paul Stastny Injury: Updates on Blues Star's Shoulder and Return

Updates from Thursday, Nov. 6

Lou Korac of NHL.com has an update on Paul Stastny:

Updates from Tuesday, Nov. 4 

The St. Louis Blues provide an update from coach Ken Hitchcock, who spoke about Paul Stastny's status:

Updates from Thursday, Oct. 30

Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register has an update on Paul Stastny:

Updates from Wednesday, Oct. 29

Lou Korac of NHL.com provides an update on Paul Stastny's status:

Original Text:

St. Louis Blues center Paul Stastny suffered a shoulder injury and has been placed on injured reserve by the team.

The Blues' official account passed along the news of Stastny's ailment:  

After spending eight seasons with the Colorado Avalanche, Stastny was expected to be an integral part of the Blues' success this season. Through four games this season, Stastny had already registered one goal and three assists.

Prior to being placed on IR, Stastny was skating with the team, but in a limited fashion, per Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch:

The move leaves a spot open for Dmitrij Jaskin from the Chicago Wolves. Jaskin had a limited role with the Blues last season, notching one goal and one assist in 18 games played. His production won't fill the void of Stastny, but it can add some production to other lines.

Losing Stastny is a huge blow for St. Louis, which is already off to a slow start at 2-3-1 this season. In order to get the offense and the team as a whole back on track, Stastny's health and production will be crucial.

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