Blues’ forward Mackenzie MacEachern will undergo season-ending surgery to repair an injury to his right shoulder that he suffered during the Springfield Thunderbirds’ 6-1 win over the Charlotte Checkers on Jan. 27.
MacEachern, 29, has appeared in 34 games for the Thunderbirds this season, posting 19 points (six goals, 13 assists). The Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, native has also recorded an assist in eight games with the Blues. Overall, MacEachern has tallied 20 points (11 goals, nine assists) in 123 career NHL regular-season games.
He was originally drafted by the Blues in the third round, No. 67 overall, of the 2012 NHL Draft.
He is expected to be ready for 2024 training camp in September.