Blues' Schwartz sidelined at least 6 weeks with ankle injury
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The St. Louis Blues will need to make do without Jaden Schwartz, as the club placed the winger on injured reserve Sunday with a right ankle injury.
Schwartz will be re-evaluated in six weeks after sustaining the ailment by blocking a shot in Saturday's win over the Detroit Red Wings.
It's a key loss for St. Louis, as Schwartz sits second in team scoring with 35 points.
In the interim, the Blues have recalled forward Ivan Barbashev from the AHL.
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