The St. Louis Blues announced today that they’ve signed forward Robby Fabbri to a one-year, two-way contract worth $775,000 at the NHL level and $300,000 in the AHL. Fabbri will join the team tomorrow in Nashville. In a corresponding move, the Blues placed Jordan Kyrou on injured reserve with a lower-body injury, listing him as week-to-week.
This move brings back a familiar face to the organization. Fabbri, 29, was originally drafted by St. Louis in the first round (21st overall) of the 2014 NHL Draft and played parts of four seasons with the Blues, including contributing during the 2019 Stanley Cup run. Over his career, Fabbri has appeared in 442 NHL games, recording 216 points (106 goals, 110 assists) with St. Louis, Detroit, and Anaheim.
Why This Signing Matters
Kyrou’s absence leaves a major hole in the Blues’ top-six forward group, and while Fabbri isn’t anywhere close to a direct replacement for Kyrou’s speed and offensive explosiveness, his experience and versatility could help stabilize the lineup in a middle/bottom-six role.
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Here’s the impact:
Immediate NHL Depth: Fabbri has the potential to slot into a middle-six role and provide secondary scoring, something the Blues have lacked at times this season.
Flexibility for Springfield: The two-way nature of the deal is key. If Fabbri doesn’t stick in St. Louis, he can report to Springfield, where the Thunderbirds are also depleted and without forwards Dalibor Dvorsky, Matt Luff, Aleksanteri Kaskimäki, and Hugh McGing, who are currently in the NHL due to injuries to forwards Alexei Toropchenko, Nathan Walker, Jimmy Snuggerud, and Kyrou. This gives the organization options at both levels.
Low-Risk, High-Reward: After battling injuries and bouncing between teams, Fabbri has something to prove, and a familiar place to do it in. If he can stay healthy, this could be a savvy depth move for Doug Armstrong.
Expectations should be tempered. Fabbri has only appeared in three AHL games this season, all with the Charlotte Checkers where he scored one goal and one assist. However, the Blues low-cost risk is a perfect bet with his NHL experience and organizational familiarity to provide a spark during a critical stretch.