NHL Player Status: St. Louis Blues place Nathan Walker on injured reserve, re-evaluation to take place in 8 weeks

The St. Louis Blues are facing another blow as veteran forward Nathan Walker has been placed on injured reserve with an upper-body injury, sidelining him for an estimated eight weeks. This setback comes as the team struggles in the 2025-26 season. To bolster their forward depth, the Blues have acquired Akil Thomas from the Los Angeles Kings.