Edmonton Blues Prospect Philip Broberg Suffers Lower-Body Injury Against Toronto Maple Leafs
Blue's Hopes Take a Hit as Broberg Goes Down
Edmonton Blues prospect Philip Broberg suffered a lower-body injury during a preseason game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night. The injury occurred late in the second period after Broberg collided with Maple Leafs forward Pierre Engvall.
Broberg was immediately taken to the dressing room and did not return to the game. The Blues have not yet released any information on the severity of Broberg's injury, but it is expected that he will miss some time.
This is a significant blow to the Blues' prospects for the upcoming season. Broberg was expected to play a key role on the blue line, and his absence will be felt.
The Blues are already thin on defense, and Broberg's injury will only make matters worse. The Blues will need to find a way to replace Broberg's production, or they could be in for a long season.
What's Next for Broberg?
Broberg is expected to undergo further evaluation on Tuesday to determine the severity of his injury. The Blues will then provide an update on his status.
If Broberg is unable to play for an extended period of time, the Blues will have to make some adjustments to their lineup. They could call up a defenseman from the minors, or they could try to sign a free agent.
The Blues are hoping that Broberg's injury is not serious, and that he will be able to return to the lineup soon. However, they need to be prepared for the possibility that he will miss a significant amount of time.