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Alex Steen injury: St. Louis Blues forward could miss 3 weeks after Swedish League mishap
Alex Steen suffered a "thigh tear" while playing in the Swedish Elite League. He could miss three weeks—but then, so could the St. Louis Blues.
Alex Steen injury: St. Louis Blues forward could miss 3 weeks after Swedish League mishap
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Alex Steen injury shouldn't affect St. Louis Blues
Although he suffered a thigh tear during his time playing with Modo of the Swedish Elite League, don't expect St. Louis Blues forward Alexander Steen to miss time away from his NHL team. Speaking to Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Steen said that the injury is a minor one and he'll be back on the ice very soon.
"It's not a major thing," Steen said. "I'll just miss a few games and I'll be back. It's not a big deal."
The Canadian-born Swedish player was traded from the Toronto Maple Leafs to the Blues during the 2008-09 season and has since played 244 games with the team. Very early in his hockey career, Steen played with Modo for 50 games during the 2004-05 season before joining the Maple Leafs in the following season.
Tuesday represents day No. 52 of the NHL labor dispute that has caused the cancellation of 327 games so far, including the outdoor Winter Classic that was set to be held at Michigan Stadium just outside Detroit. The Blues finished the 2011-12 season with a 49-22-11 record, but lost in the Western Conference semifinals to the Los Angeles Kings.
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Blues' Forward Alex Steen Hurt While Playing For Modo
Poor Alex Steen can't catch a break. He's been playing very well in the SEL with Modo, netting five goals to go along with nine assists in just 15 games played, but he'll be out for three weeks thanks to a "thigh tear."
Alexander Steen out for at least 3 weeks due to tear in back thigh. #STLBlues #NHLlockout
— Matias Strozyk (@MaStrozyk) November 2, 2012
Fantastic. Three weeks isn't that long -- it's enough time for Steen to heal before he plays any NHL games, since the lockout is starting to look like it'll drag on for at least another month. But still, Blues fans have a legitimate cause for concern when Steen is injured. He's one of the Blues' offensive strong-points, as well as someone who can play on the PK and keep the puck out of the Blues' zone at even strength. This is the last player the Blues need to be injured yet again; honestly, I couldn't tell you who the first would be.
