The St. Louis Blues struggled defensively to start the season, whether Edmundson’s absence was primarily to blame for this issues, we will never know. However, the way he was able to make an immediate impact on the team shows that he was missed greatly.
St. Louis still gave up three goals to the Calgary Flames on Thursday, but it was due to the fact that the Blues were playing prevent defense while protecting a 5-1 lead.
It wasn’t only the defensive ability for Edumdson in his return for the lineup, but his offensive abilities as well.