As Tom Timmerman so helpfully points out, Joel Edmundson’s injury against the Colorado Avalanche coencided with the start of the Blues’ seven game losing streak (thanks, Nail Yakupov, you got your revenge). Edmundson’s big presence on the blue line and willingness to step up for a hit or a fight was sorely missed - sans him and Bortuzzo, the Blues’ defense became more easy to push around.
Edmundson’s broken arm was set to heal in six weeks, but a minor miracle may be happening right now. He appears to be two weeks ahead of schedule.