In the first minute after signing a brand-new six-year, $48 million contract with the St. Louis Blues, defenseman Philip Broberg went down to the ice after a vicious hit from Vegas Golden Knights veteran forward Mark Stone. He would leave the game and not return, and head coach Jim Montgomery exclaimed that he is ok but unsure of the future.
Jim Montgomery on Philip Broberg's injury: "He's doing alright. We'll have to see how he responds tomorrow." #stlblues https://t.co/0ZGGmuVWvW
— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) January 11, 2026
Looking at that deal, there are some different layers to digest from it.