Torey Krug is an American professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the St. Louis Blues in the NHL. He is known for his offensive capabilities as a defenseman, particularly his playmaking and skating. Before joining the Blues, Krug spent eight seasons with the Boston Bruins (2012-2020), establishing himself as a key player on their blue line. He's been a consistent point producer and power-play quarterback throughout his NHL career.
In 2012-2013, Krug became the first Bruins defenseman to score in his playoff debut since Glen Wesley in 1988.
On April 12, 1991, Torey Krug was born. He is an American professional ice hockey defenseman.
In 2008, Krug played for the Belle Tire midget program in Michigan, then skated in 59 regular season games for the Indiana Ice of the United States Hockey League (USHL), notching 47 points.
In the fall of 2009, Krug arrived at Michigan State University and was initially slotted as a fifth or sixth defenseman on the roster.
In 2011, during his sophomore year, Krug was named to the First Team All-CCHA and was voted the CCHA's Top Offensive Defenseman.
On March 25, 2012, Torey Krug was signed to an entry-level contract by the Boston Bruins.
On April 3, 2012, Krug made his NHL debut for the Boston Bruins against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
As a result of his accomplishments with Michigan State, Krug was among collegiate hockey's most sought-after free agents when he signed with the Boston Bruins in 2012.
In 2012, Torey Krug was named the CCHA Player of the Year and was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award.
Torey Krug spent the 2012-13 season with the Providence Bruins, where he was hampered by a sprained ankle until mid-January.
On October 5, 2013, Krug scored his first regular season NHL goal against Jimmy Howard of the Detroit Red Wings.
In 2013, Torey Krug scored his first NHL goal during his first Stanley Cup playoff game in the Eastern Conference Semi-finals against the New York Rangers, becoming the first Bruins defenseman to score in his playoff debut since Glen Wesley in 1988.
During the 2014-15 Boston Bruins season, Torey Krug tallied 12 goals and 27 assists and recorded a +28 plus-minus, the best of his career.
In 2013-2014, Torey Krug's 14 goals and 26 assists helped the Bruins win the Presidents' Trophy, with the league's best record.
On June 30, 2016, Torey Krug re-signed a four-year deal worth an AAV of $5.25M with the Bruins.
In May 2017, Krug graduated from Michigan State with a degree in Political Science.
In 2017, Torey Krug underwent surgery to repair a right shoulder injury and was expected to need six months to recover.
While playing in the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs, Torey Krug injured his left ankle during Game 4 against the Tampa Bay Lightning and was later ruled out for the rest of the series.
On March 27, 2019, Torey Krug became the all-time points leader by an American-born player in Boston Bruins history, in a game against the New York Rangers.
On June 1, 2019, during game 3 of the 2019 Stanley Cup Finals against the St. Louis Blues, Krug became the first player in Bruins history to record four points in a Stanley Cup Finals game.
On October 9, 2020, Krug left the Bruins after nine seasons and signed a seven-year, $45.5 million contract with the St. Louis Blues.
On September 3, 2024, it was announced that Krug would miss the entire 2024–25 season due to left ankle surgery.
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