Blues' Mailloux Exits Preseason Finale with Upper-Body Injury After Fight
Logan Mailloux left St. Louis' preseason finale with an upper-body injury after fighting Chicago's Cole Smith, who had tripped Philip Broberg. Mailloux was given an instigator penalty and a misconduct, and Chicago won 3-2. His status is uncertain before Monday's roster deadline, though a retroactive injured-reserve move could create an opening for Adam Jiricek.
Mailloux left St. Louis’s preseason closer with an upper-body injury after fighting Chicago’s Cole Smith. Smith had tripped Philip Broberg with 6:18 left in the first; Mailloux intervened. Smith got a tripping minor and fighting major, while Mailloux received a fighting major, instigator, and 10-minute misconduct. He didn’t return, and Chicago won 3-2.
St. Louis hasn’t placed him on injured reserve. Since he hadn’t played in six days before Saturday, a retroactive move could avoid an extra cut before Monday’s 4 p.m. deadline and may open a spot for Adam Jiricek. Mailloux had 13 points in 67 games last season and was slated for a top-four role; the opener is Friday at Dallas.
Mailloux’s uncertain status could ripple through St. Louis’s roster planning, affecting teammates competing for spots and possibly giving Adam Jiricek an opening. If the injury lingers, the Blues’ defensive depth may be tested early, while fans and fantasy managers could face uncertainty before opening night. A brief absence may have limited impact, but a longer one could alter expectations for Mailloux’s role and the team’s start.