Blues have talked about outside help to replace Fabbri, including Jaromir Jagr
But Armstrong indicates more likely solution, given cap restraints, is to count on younger players to step up.
But Armstrong indicates more likely solution, given cap restraints, is to count on younger players to step up.
Young forward re-aggravated previous knee injury, needs additional surgery.
But several prospects, including Thompson, Walman, and Kostin, survive and have chance to make opening-day roster.
Forward who had knee surgery in February and missed the Blues' nfinal 30 games and the playoffs last season was cleared to return to action over the summer. But he only made it through one preseason game.