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St. Louis Blues lose Jay Bouwmeester, Zach Sanford to injuries

By The Sports Xchange
St. Louis Blues Jay Bouwmeester unleashes a shot against the Anaheim Ducks in the first period at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis on March 10, 2017. File photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
St. Louis Blues Jay Bouwmeester unleashes a shot against the Anaheim Ducks in the first period at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis on March 10, 2017. File photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo

The NHL's preseason is in its infancy and the St. Louis Blues already are dealing with two significant injuries in training camp.

Defenseman Jay Bouwmeester will be re-evaluated in three weeks after sustaining a fractured left ankle. The team also announced that forward Zach Sanford is expected to be sidelined five-to-six months after undergoing surgery for a dislocated left shoulder.

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Bouwmeester recorded one goal and 14 assists in 81 games last season. The 33-year-old averaged 22:24 of ice time per contest.

Sanford, 22, collected two goals and three assists in 13 games after being acquired in a Feb. 27 trade with the Washington Capitals for defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk.

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