Neck Spasms Sideline Colaiacovo

Blues defenseman Carlo Colaiacovo was the recipient of a pretty massive (and illegal) check from the Predators Jordin Tootoo this week, which has left Colaiacovo with neck spasms. The injury forced the 27-year old defender to miss Saturday night's game against the Atlanta Thrashers and he will likely miss more time until the severity of the injury is fully known. The team will likely do more tests over the next few days and more will be determined then.

Colaiacovo has been solid to start this year for the Blues, picking up 1 goal and 4 assists to start the year, on a team that has really done a good job on spreading the offense around and getting enough goals to put wins on the board.  No one has really broken out yet for St. Louis, but it does only seem like a matter of time.

The solid start has helped our draft leader, Benson, get to where he is thus far this year, but an injury like this may not be helpful for protecting his 2-point lead after Week Four.  Benson's blueline has been one of the brightest spots in the pool so far this year, leading the whole pool in this category with 32 points.  That's a very solid start. Missing out on some man games there could hurt a little, but probably not a whole lot.

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