St. Louis Blues send Nick Leddy Home From Trip For Further Testing

St. Louis Blues defenseman Nick Leddy will remain out of the lineup.

After making progress and skating in full prior to departing on their four-game trip that concludes Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks, Blues coach Jim Montgomery disclosed to reporters Monday after practice that the 33-year-old was sent back to S. Louis for further testing.

Leddy, who hasn't played since Oct. 15 against the Minnesota Wild, was quite possibly on target to return during a trip that has seen the Blues (13-13-2) go 2-1-0 on the trip; he was skating in full prior to leaving on Dec. 2 and had been on the ice throughout the trip but wasn't skating Monday.

Leddy, who has played in just four games this season, accompanied the team on a four-game trip earlier this season but was sent home for further evaluation.

It's obviously a setback, and there is no timeline for a return to the ice until test results show the team any information.