2026-08-21
Inside The Decline Of Kevin Hayes -
Kevin Hayes, once a promising NHL forward, has experienced a notable decline after signing a seven-year, $49.9 million contract with the Philadelphia Flyers. Initially thought to be a solid acquisition, Hayesâs performance diminished rapidly, leading to his trade to the St. Louis Blues and later the Pittsburgh Penguins. Despite his size and skills, deteriorating skating ability and a lack of offensive production forced him into a bottom-six role as younger players eclipsed him. By the end of the 2023-24 season, Hayes was playing limited minutes, indicating a substantial drop from expectations. His trajectory showcases the challenges athletes face as they…
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NHL Prospect Watch: St. Louis Blues -
In the lead-up to the 2026-27 hockey season, we’re diving into the WHL prospect pool for every NHL team. To be included in this list, a player must be recently drafted, signed to an NHL contract, or meet the NHL’s criteria for rookie status. These prospects are cruisin' for a Blues-in. Adam Jecho A hand injury marred a significant chunk of Adam Jecho's season and forced him to withdraw from the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship, but the 6-foot-5, 201-pound forward still put up strong minutes on a significantly improved Edmonton Oil Kings squad. The Zlin, Czechia product posted 36 points (10G-26A) in 47 games before adding another four points (1G-3A) in seven playoff matches. Jecho, 20, was named an alternate captain for Edmonton in his third season in the provincial capital. St. Louis selected him with the 95th overall pick in the third round of the 2024 NHL Draft and signed him to a three-year, entry-level contract in March of 2025. Jech
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2026-08-20
Four Things The St. Louis Blues Need To Get Back Into The Stanley Cup Playoffs -
The St. Louis Blues' have not been good enough to contend, but not bad enough to tank. Is there anything they can do to get back on the right track in 2026-27, and make the playoffs for just the second time in five years?
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Four Things The St. Louis Blues Need To Get Back In To The Stanley Cup Playoffs -
The St. Louis Blues' have not been good enough to contend, but not bad enough to tank. Is there anything they can do to get back on the right track in 2026-27, and make the playoffs for just the second time in five years?
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3 Things That Must Happen For the Blues to Have a Successful Season & Team May Have Their Future Captain in Jake Neighbours -
All the latest from our great team of St.
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2026-08-19
Patrick Kane’s Welcome Home Tour Took Over Wrigley Field Last Night -
Patrick Timothy Kane has come home to Chicago. Before he signed to return to the Blackhawks this summer, Connor Bedard told the media he couldn’t imagine what the ovation might be like when he take the United Center ice in the right jersey again. On Tuesday night, we got a brief glimpse as the Kane Return Tour took the stage at Wrigley Field before the Cubs and White Sox battled. I was there, in the bleachers in left field. Here’s how his introduction looked from where I watched. Patrick Kane’s first pitch as seen from left field #Blac
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3 Things That Must Happen For the Blues to Have a Successful Season -
After an unexpected trip to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2024-25, it appeared the St. Louis Blues’ retool may be over early. However, the team started slow in 2025-26 and…
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Otteluennakko: Marski Cupissa pelataan kauden ensimmäiset täysimittaiset pelit -
Onko Mikkeliin mänijöitä? Jokerit on Marski Cupiin tupannut menemään useana vuotena, sillä punakeltaiset ovat tulevana viikonloppuna mukana jo 13:nnen kerran. Edellisestä kerrasta on tosin ehtinyt vierähtää 19 vuotta. Joukkue pääsee turnauksessa pelaamaan kauden ensimmäiset täysimittaiset ottelunsa.Jokerit on leireillyt tämän viikon Pohjois-Savossa Leppävirralla, josta ajaa Mikkeliin reilun tunnin. Päivät ovat täyttyneet kovasta
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2026-08-18
WHICH PROMO NIGHT CARD ARE YOU?? 🤔🎮 -
Tap the video to find out which Blues 2026-27 promo night you are! View the full schedule of giveaways and promos: https://stlblues.me/45x6MVk
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Suomalaisesta NHL-lupauksesta tehtiin karu arvio – ”Hyvin ohuet mahdollisuudet” -
Suomalaishyökkääjä Aleksanteri Kaskimäki on nostettu St. Louis Bluesin organisaation kymmenen lupaavimman nuoren pelaajan joukkoon. The Hockey News sijoitti 22-vuotiaan keskushyökkääjän Bluesin tämänhetkisten lupausten listalla sijalle kymmenen. Kaskimäen vahvuutena pidetään erityisesti monipuolisuutta. Suomalaista kuvaillaan kahden suunnan keskushyökkääjäksi, mikä voi tulevaisuudessa avata hänelle tien myös St. Louisin NHL-miehistöön. Vielä ei kuitenkaan ole sen aika, ”Kiekkoraamattu” arvioi. – Kaskimäen mahdollisuudet napata […]
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Blues’ glaring roster flaw that must be fixed before 2026-27 NHL season -
The St. Louis Blues did not make the playoffs in 2026. St. Louis had a good second half of the season. Unfortunately, this meant little as the team was one of the worst first-half clubs in the NHL. The Blues certainly had good pieces in place, but they flat out weren’t good enough. The Blues […] The post Blues’ glaring roster flaw that must be fixed before 2026-27 NHL season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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The Blues May Have Their Future Captain in Jake Neighbours -
If the St. Louis Blues decide to name a captain before the 2026-27 season, Robert Thomas should be the favorite. He has established himself as one of the team’s best…
thehockeywriters.com
2026-08-17
RARE PACK: 2026-27 Blues Promotional Nights 😎 -
Rip open a rare pack of collectible 2026-27 Blues Promotional nights. Join us this season for all the coolest giveaway and promotional nights, including Ozzy Osbourne night, a Jimmy Snuggerud Snuggie giveaway, Fourth Wing night, and more! View the full schedule at https://stlblues.me/3AokhXs
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NY Rangers Fan Confidence Poll-August 17, 2026: One month until camp -
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Sabres prospect Radim Mrtka handled trade rumors well, kept developing -
BUFFALO – When word leaked in early March the Sabres would deal defense prospect Radim Mrtka to the St. Louis Blues if veteran defenseman Colton Parayko waived his no-trade clause, Seattle Thunderbirds coach Matt O’Dette said he and his assistants checked in on the youngster. Their message to Mrtka, 19, was simple: control what you can control. “He handled it really well,” O’Dette told the Times Herald. “He’s pretty, in a lot of ways, ... Read the full article The post Sabres prospect Radim Mrtka handled tr
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2026-08-16
Springfield Will Need Cranley's Stability in 2026-27 -
From ECHL workhorse to Springfield backup, why Will Cranley is ready for the AHL crease.
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Remembering Brad Boyes’ Unexpected 2007-08 Season With the Blues & Ross Johnston Will Fill the Team's Enforcer Role Perfectly -
Also, the best No. 15 in franchise history, Keith Tkachuk's Hall of Fame induction is long overdue, and more.
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2026-08-15
Remembering Brad Boyes’ Unexpected 2007-08 Season With the Blues -
Certain seasons in St. Louis Blues’ history seem almost impossible when viewed through the lens of the present. Players come and go, rosters change, and the passage of time has…
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Fitzgerald Commits to Providence College, Nabokov Aims for NHL Spot -
Goaltender prospect Ilya Nabokov is gearing up for his first full season in North America, likely starting with AHL's Eagles as he navigates behind veterans Scott Wedgewood and Mackenzie Blackwood. Despite the crowded goalie situation, Nabokov is committed to making the NHL, as his deal lacks a return clause to the KHL. Meanwhile, Blues draft pick Colin Fitzgerald has committed to Providence College but will play another OHL season. Additionally, Tyler Tullio has re-signed with AHL's Tucson Roadrunners as he heads into his second year after a solid performance last season.
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Martin St. Louis' future with the Montreal Canadiens gets a serious update -
Report: Montreal Canadiens eyeing a four-year extension for coach Martin St. Louis to match Kent Hughes, Jeff Gorton timelines.
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2026-08-14
Single game tickets on sale Aug. 21 -
Single game tickets on sale Aug. 21
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Ross Johnston Will Fill the Blues’ Enforcer Role Perfectly -
The St. Louis Blues have not had a true enforcer in the lineup since Ryan Reaves, and no one has been able to fill that role quite the same since…
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Korchinski and Rinzel, Nazar and Fantilli, Sneaky Draft Value, and Other Blackhawks Bullets -
A lot of questions recently in the comments here and on social media about the future of Kevin Korchinski with the Blackhawks, so a question from me: what happens if he out-performs Sam Rinzel in training camp? I don’t think that’s a crazy potential scenario; it could happen. Ian Cole was brought in because he has experience playing both sides, and Korchinski spent a fair amount of time on the right side in Rockford last year. I’ll go a step further: if Rinzel spends some time in Rockford this coming season, I wouldn’t be overwhelmingly disappointed and I wouldn’t consider that a career-ending, trajectory-ruining move for the player or the organization. For all of the reasons I have said Korchinski isn’t a finished product — Rinzel isn’t, either. Also: Rinzel can go to the AHL without requiring waivers; Korchinski (and Ethan Del Mastro) need to c
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31 Oilers Questions: Can Kasperi Kapanen stick in the top six? -
There have been few greater player stories around the Edmonton Oilers in recent years than that of Kasperi Kapanen. Cast aside and thrown to the curb by the St. Louis Blues in Nov. 2024, the Oilers scooped him up on waivers, and it didn’t take long for him to prove his worth. That didn’t happen…
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2026-08-13
Blues & Brews set for Sept. 18 at AB Brewery
Live music from Matt Jordan and The Bobby Ford Band. General admission tickets are ... -
Blues & Brews set for Sept. 18 at AB Brewery Live music from Matt Jordan and The Bobby Ford Band. General admission tickets are on sale now.
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NHL-ura ajautui jyrkkään alamäkeen – toissa kauden tehomies yhä ilman sopimusta -
Siinä missä Suomessa ihmetellään Patrik Laineen ja Eeli Tolvasen vaikeuksia löytää uutta työnantajaa NHL:stä, löytyy markkinoilta edelleen myös muita yllättäviä vapaita agentteja. Yksi näistä on viime kaudella New York Islandersia sek
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The Best #15 in St. Louis Blues History -
On Monday (Aug 12), the St. Louis Blues announced that forward Dalibor Dvorsky will change his jersey number to 15 this season. This is the fifth new number the team…
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Gretzky do New Yorku! Stres, sliby a haldy dolarů v epochálním přestupu -
V závěru angažmá v bankrotujícím Los Angeles výrazně zhubl. V St. Louis mu nedali požadovaný podpisový bonus. V Torontu ho nechtěl majitel. A Vancouver na něj moc tlačil. A tak hokejový maestro Wayne Gretzky svůj „last dance“ v NHL zažil v New Yorku.
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2026-08-12
We just miss hockey 😞😞 -
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Summer Series: The St. Louis Blues Unlikely Heroes -
The game of hockey, like all sports, is filled with heroes. Most of the time, it is the superstars who have a reputation for coming up clutch. However, we are here to talk about the heroic performances that seem to come from nowhere. An unlikely hero can step up and chip in with a massive, …
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St. Louis Blues Prospect Colin Fitzgerald Commits To NCAA Providence -
The Soo Greyhounds forward is expected to join the Friars following his junior career.
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Brady Tkachuk torppasi jättitreidin ennen siirtoaan Floridaan – ”Ei halunnut sinne” -
Brady Tkachuk on kestomenestyjä Florida Panthersin kesän suurin pelaajahankinta NHL:n kesän siirtomarkkinoilla. Ottawa Senatorsin viime kauden kapteenin perässä oli tiettävästi muitakin seuroja. Yksi näistä oli St. Louis Blues, joka havitte
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Blues host girls hockey invitational from Aug. 14-16
1st Phorm, Enterprise, PWHL to support annual girls hockey event -
Blues host girls hockey invitational from Aug. 14-16 1st Phorm, Enterprise, PWHL to support annual girls hockey event
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2026-08-11
Futures Watch: Guelph Storm’s 2026 Draft Class and New Faces -
As the 2026-27 OHL season approaches, the Guelph Storm are preparing for a highly anticipated campaign that will culminate with the club hosting the 2027 Memorial Cup. We spoke with the organization about its 2026 draft class and the new faces fans should keep an eye on heading into the upcoming season. 2026 Draft Class Revisit Player Spotlight: Declan McNally Profile: 6’6”, 180lbs, left-shot defenceman Hometown: La Salle, ON Birthdate: Sept 28, 2010 Drafted: 1st Round, 7th Overall (2026 OHL Priority Selection) 2025-26 Stats (Don Mills Flyers U16 AAA): 59 GP, 7G, 26A, 33 PTS Selected seventh overall in the 2026 OHL Priority Selection, Declan McNally put together a strong season on the blue line with the Don Mills Flyers U16 AAA p
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NHL Rumors: Connor Hellebuyck and Jimmy Snuggerud -
Is there anything new involving Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck? St. Louis Blues Jimmy Snuggerud is eligible for a contract extension.
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NHL Rumors: Connor Hellebuyck and Jimmy Snuggerud -
Is there anything new involving Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck? St. Louis Blues Jimmy Snuggerud is eligible for a contract extension.
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Dobber’s Offseason Fantasy Grades – St. Louis Blues -
For the last 23 years (13 with The Hockey News) DobberHockey has reviewed each team from a fantasy-hockey standpoint and graded them. The 24th annual review will appear here on DobberHockey throughout the summer. This is not a review of the likely performance on the ice or in the standings, but in the realm of [...]
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2026 WHL Prospect Pools: St Louis Blues -
A deep dive into the St. Louis Blues' WHL prospect pool.
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Blues’ One-Hit Wonders & Binnington Must Excel Just to Have a Chance to Stay With the Team -
Also, revisiting the Brett Hull trade, and more.
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CHALLE pekar ut 10 spelare som får sitt SHL-genombrott
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Tio spelare som kan slå igenom i SHL den här säsongen – det var uppgiften. I en liga med drygt 27 år i snittålder är genombrottskandidaterna inte många, men de här tio har alla något extra. Från Vegas-draftade doldisar till hemvändare efter tuffa år i USA. Här är min lista. Saknar du någon? Kommentera. Här är 10 potentiella genombrott i SHL: Theo Stockselius, Djurgården. En karriär kantad av skador och sjukdomar, men han har väldigt mycket i sig – det syntes redan som J18-spelare, och sedan som J20. Är han skadefri finns det en stor uppsida i honom. Oscar Blomgren, Malmö. Han visade redan förra säsongen att han är bra, och jag tror han kan ta ännu större steg i år. Kanske som förstemålvakt. Linus Eriksson, Timrå. Florida-draftad, lämnade Djurgården för Timrå. Han har väldigt mycket i sig – men är han redo att ta nästa steg? Han måste ta för sig mycket mer på isen och bli mer framåt i allt han gör. Jag skulle vilja se lite bättre kroppsspråk. Men som sagt, myck
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A Drysdale type of defenseman for the Flyers at No. 21 in the draft? -
For the first time in a while, the Flyers are coming off a playoff run.That, of course, makes life a little different for the club’s amateur scouting staff leading up to the 2026 NHL draft. Barring a trade, the Flyers will pick at 21st overall. It’s their lowest first-round spot since 2020.But that was when the Flyers drafted a foundation piece,
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Briere showed he doesn't want the Flyers to become the Ducks -
The headline for the Flyers and general manager Danny Briere this offseason will be: “Ducks match Flyers’ offer sheet for Leo Carlsson.”And while that’s the main story, there are many layers to the statement, as well as intentions of the Flyers’ front office that show a turning point, and even perhaps the end of the “rebuild” era.All you have to do is go back to Briere’s pre-draft media availability at which he discussed the Flyers having a smaller number of picks than in previous seasons. Briere stated in so many words that the Flyers have to be able to play the guys that they’ve picked in past drafts.Enter the Ducks and their GM Pat Verbeek. A quick look at their recent draft history and you’ll see a group of not only rising stars in the NHL, but also solid depth players and pieces that help fill out a lineup. The trouble with that is sometimes you can have too many players.The Flyers would no
nbcsportsphiladelphia.com
2026-08-10
Brandon Carlo's Canadiens link shows why the Maple Leafs moved on -
Brandon Carlo had prior interest from the Montreal Canadiens before being traded to St. Louis, and it helps confirm Toronto's decision to switch to a mobile blueline
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NY Rangers Fan Confidence Poll-August 10, 2026: Are the Rangers a playoff team? -
2025-2026 Record: 34-39-9 (8th in Metro, 30th in NHL)Last Poll’s Results: 4.21 Top stories last week: Please take a second […]
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2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: St. Louis Blues’ Top 10 -
The Blues have a solid pipeline with some decent depth, even if it lacks high-end starpower.
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St. Louis Blues’ One-Hit Wonders -
The St. Louis Blues have played 59 seasons in the NHL. Over that time, many greats have laced their skates and put on the Blue Note. Brett Hull, Bernie Federko,…
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Revisiting the Hurricanes’ Keith Primeau for Rod Brind’Amour Trade & “Miracle on Ice” 46 Years Later: Where Are They Now? -
Also, some Today in Hockey History, revisiting the Blues' trade for Brett Hull, ranking the last 10 Conn Smythe winners, craziest things ever thrown on the ice, and more.
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Salary Cap Deep Dive: St. Louis Blues -
A closer look at the salary cap situation for the St. Louis Blues for the 2026-27 season.
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2026-08-08
“Maddox Dagenais could be a 40-goal scorer in the NHL” -
In the most recent draft, the St. Louis Blues selected Maddox Dagenais with the 16th overall pick. The Quebec native, a big guy who plays center, is a prospect who’s easy to like. A strong center with an excellent shot—that’s something many, many teams covet. It’s interesting, when you hear what went on behind the […] The post “Maddox Dagenais could be a 40-goal scorer in the NHL” appeared first on Dose.ca.
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Binnington Must Excel Just to Have a Chance to Stay With Blues -
Jordan Binnington is no longer the unquestioned backbone of the St. Louis Blues. Instead, he enters the 2026-27 season facing one of the most pressure-filled moments of his NHL career.…
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Montreal Canadiensille ehdotettiin huippuhankintaa – ”venäläisyhteys” nostettiin esille -
Montreal Canadiensille on nostettu esiin mielenkiintoinen vaihtoehto vapaiden pelaajien markkinoilta. Kokenut Vladimir Tarasenko on edelleen ilman sopimusta, ja hänen mahdollista yhteensopivuuttaan Ivan Demidovin kanssa on alettu pohtia. Tarasenkon nimi nousi esille The Sick Podcastissa, jossa Shayne Gaumond ja Jimmy Murphy keskustelivat Canadiensin mahdollisista vahvistuksista. 34-vuotias venäläishyökkääjä tunnetaan ennen kaikkea vuosistaan St. Louis Bluesissa, jossa hän […]
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2026-08-07
Brady Tkachuk kieltäytyi paluusta kotikaupunkiinsa – valitsi veljensä joukkueen -
Florida Panthers teki kesän aikana yhden NHL:n suurimmista pelaajakaupoista hankkimalla Ottawa Senatorsin kapteenin Brady Tkachukin. Nyt siirron taustoista on tullut esiin uusi tieto, jonka mukaan yhdysvaltalaishyökkääjä oli aiemmin kieltäytynyt toisesta jättikaupasta, joka olisi vienyt hänet St. Louis Bluesiin. The Athleticin toimittaja Jeremy Rutherford kertoo, että Tkachuk torjui mahdollisuuden siirtyä St. Louisiin. Päätös on merkittävä, sillä […]
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Columbus' two painful media cuts led to fan backlash, and three NHL teams face the same pressure -
Columbus cut Bob McElligott and Jeff Svoboda as the NHL takes over its broadcasts. Carolina, Minnesota and St. Louis are in the same group.
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Blues Fans Should Keep an Eye on Georgi Romanov This Season & Does the Team Need a Captain for 2026-27? -
Also, the latest news & rumors out of St. Louis, looking forward to Kyrou returning to the Enterprise Center, and more.
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NHL-tähti Tage Thompson paljastaa taistelunsa: ”Kesti muutama vuosi -
Buffalo Sabresin hyökkääjä Tage Thompson on noussut viime vuosina yhdeksi NHL:n vaarallisimmista maalintekijöistä, mutta kehitys huipulle ei tapahtunut hetkessä. 26-vuotias ja peräti 198-senttinen Thompson joutui nuorena opettelemaan, kuinka suurta fysiikkaansa pystyy hyödyntämään nopeassa NHL-jääkiekossa. Thompson varattiin St. Louis Bluesiin, mutta hänen kookas ja hoikka vartalonsa vaati aikaa sopeutua ammattilaistasolle. Hän kertoo kasvaneensa teini-iässä nopeasti peräti […]
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2026-08-06
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But honestly probably pretty close
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What cuss word do hockey players use most during games?? 🤔 #questionoftheday #qotd -
We asked Blues players what cuss word they use the most during games... and the answers might surprise you!
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Blues Fans Should Keep an Eye on Georgi Romanov This Season -
As we inch closer to the 2026-27 NHL season, there are multiple St. Louis Blues players who fans will be keeping an eye on. Can Dylan Holloway stay healthy for…
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Brady Tkachuk Reportedly Turned Down Deal To St. Louis Blues Before His Trade To Florida Panthers -
The former Ottawa captain reportedly blocked a homecoming to his childhood roots, prioritizing a blockbuster move to join his brother Matthew and the Stanley Cup contending Florida Panthers instead.
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2026-08-05
Celebrini or Bedard: Who's The NHL's Next Great Captain? | 5 For Diving -
Ten NHL teams are heading into the 2026-27 NHL season without a captain. Sportnet's Albert Vartanian breaks down all ten and makes the call on who gets the "C," including a controversial snub of a reigning Norris Trophy winner in Columbus. From Connor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini's obvious picks to a surprising call in Boston and two teams that might not name anyone at all, this is every vacant captaincy in the NHL, predicted. Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 00:16 - Anaheim Ducks 01:17 - Boston Bruins 02:29 - Chicago Blackhawks 02:51 - Columbus Blue Jackets 04:34 - New York Islanders 05:44 - Los Angeles Kings 06:31 - Ottawa Senators 07:29 - San Jose Sharks 08:06 - St. Louis Blues 08:51 - Vancouver Canucks ---------------------------------------------- #NHL #hockey #nhlcaptains #ottawa #macklincelebrini 📺 http://sportsnetplus.ca - Stream live on Sportsnet+ 💻 http://www.sportsnet.ca - More news & highlights on Sportsnet.ca https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhibwHk4WKw4leUt6JfRLg https://w
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Jack Plager (D) from St. Louis Jr. Blues to Univ. of Louisville -
Date: 08/05/2026 Player: Jack Plager (D) From: St. Louis Jr. Blues To: Univ. of Louisville Information: College Commitment Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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Tage Thompson on Buffalo's Return to the Playoffs & Olympic Gold | Daily Faceoff Live -
Olympic gold medalist Tage Thompson joins Daily Faceoff Live to discuss the journey that transformed him from a young prospect fighting for an NHL roster spot into one of the league's most dangerous goal scorers. Thompson reflects on his early years with the St. Louis Blues, being traded to the Buffalo Sabres, overcoming self-doubt, and the opportunity that helped unlock his offensive game. He also shares what it meant to win Olympic gold with Team USA, how representing his country compares to the NHL, and why confidence has been the biggest key to his success. The conversation also dives into Buffalo's breakthrough season, ending the franchise's long playoff drought, the culture inside the Sabres' locker room, the impact of Zach Benson, the organization's turnaround, and what the team needs to do to become a consistent Stanley Cup contender. Plus, Thompson discusses his favorite Sabres jerseys, memorable moments from last season, and why the playoff experience has motivated him hea
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ICYMI - NHL Rumours for Aug. 4: Maple Leafs Big Hire, Blues Target Nikishin, Flames Eye Xhekaj -
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Maple Leafs & their performance department, the Blues & a young Hurricanes defenseman, the Flames, Flyers & Arber Xhekaj
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Hurricanes hakee eroon Jesperi Kotkaniemen 4,82 miljoonan sopimuksesta -
Carolina Hurricanesin nuoren puolustajan Alexander Nikishinin tulevaisuus seurassa on edelleen avoinna, eikä ratkaisuun ole päästy, vaikka NHL:n harjoitusleirit lähestyvät vauhdilla. Kesäkuussa uutisoitiin, että Hurricanes harkitsee joko venäläispuolustajan kauppaamista tai jatkosopimuksen tekemistä hänen kanssaan. Toistaiseksi kumpikaan vaihtoehto ei ole edennyt maaliin. The Hockey Newsin toimittajan Julian Gaudion mukaan St. Louis Blues kuuluu seuroihin, jotka ovat osoittaneet […]
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The Hockey Writers Daily - Oilers PTO Candidates, Alexander Nikishin and Blues & Canadiens' Feel-Good Stories -
Also, Maple Leafs news and rumours, Canucks news and rumours, and more.
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Maple Leafs Big Hire, Blues Target Nikishin & Flames Eye Xhekaj -
Plus, the latest news and rumours from Toronto, Vancouver, New Jersey, and around the league...
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2026 TLN Maple Leafs Prospect Rankings: #19 Landon Sim -
Landon Sim was drafted by the St. Louis Blues in the sixth round of the 2022 draft, and after he was unable to secure an entry-level contract with the Blues, he has scratched and clawed his way to a contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Now, his sights are set on carving out an NHL…
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2026-08-04
Sebastian Ahon Carolina valmis yllättävään kauppaan? Suomalaispelaaja voi joutua tykinruoaksi -
Sebastian Ahon edustama Carolina Hurricanes saattaa olla valmis luopumaan yhdestä nuorista puolustajistaan. 24-vuotias Alexander Nikishin on herättänyt St. Louis Bluesin kiinnostuksen, ja Carolina on tiettävästi valmis kuuntelemaan tarjouksia venäläispelaajasta. Nikishin pelasi viime kaudella ensimmäisen täyden NHL-kautensa ja keräsi 81 ottelussa 23 pistettä. Hän sijoittui Calder Trophy -äänestyksessä seitsemänneksi, valittiin NHL:n tulokkaiden tähdistöön ja oli mukana, […]
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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs Big Hire, Blues Target Nikishin, Flames Eye Xhekaj -
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs are making a major off-ice investment with a sweeping overhaul of their performance department. Meanwhile, the St. Louis Blues are eyeing…
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Join BOJA on a Statistical Adventure -
***warning: I probably should have changed the title to VERY LONG Adventure since this article ended up going on forever. My apologies in advance…hope you can make it all the way to the end. Maybe consider it a challenge? lol*** My summer so far has been untypically hectic to date…..a radical departure from my normal laissez faire lifestyle. As a result, while I did get the opportunity to read both of Mullayo’s articles about his True Value (TV) metric and spend a bit of time doing research & comparisons, I just haven’t found the time to put all of that into an article that might capture people’s attention. Well, my calendar finally hasn’t got any To Do tasks written on it just as I am starting a week of holidays…..perfect. So I decided to put Led Zeppelin IV on the stereo and finally dive into this thing…. Everyone around here is probably well aware of my fondness to use stat
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ICYMI - NHL Rumours for Aug 3: Thomas Trade, Red Wings GM, and No-Trade Loophole -
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, a contract grey area & no-move clauses, the St. Louis Blues & Robert Thomas, the Detroit Red Wings & their next general manager
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2026-08-03
Doug Armstrong announces Big Walt's Hockey Hall of Fame induction -
Keith Tkachuk learned he'd been selected for induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame, and Doug Armstrong shared the news with the rest of the Blues hockey ops staff during this year's pre-draft meetings. Watch the full episode of Anatomy of the Draft presented by Enterprise: https://stlblues.me/3RICkE8
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Doug Armstrong's plans for the Blues' future -
Get an inside look at Doug Armstrong and how he views the plan for the Blues' future heading into the 2026 NHL Draft in Anatomy of the Draft, presented by Enterprise. Watch the full episode: https://stlblues.me/3RICkE8
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Inside the war room during the trade for Mason McTavish -
Doug Armstrong and the rest of the Blues hockey ops staff debate making the real-time draft trade for Mason McTavish in the war room at the 2026 NHL Draft. Watch the full episode presented by Enterprise: https://stlblues.me/3RICkE8
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NHL Prospect Pool Overview '26-27: St. Louis Blues Balancing Retool Better Than Most Teams -
The St. Louis Blues are trying to balance improving their prospect pool while also remaining a playoff team. They've done a solid job of improving their NHL roster through trades, and they've beefed up their prospect pool through multiple first-round picks.
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NHL Prospect Pool Overview '26-27: St. Louis Blues Balancing Retool Better Than Most Teams -
The St. Louis Blues are trying to balance improving their prospect pool while also remaining a playoff team. They've done a solid job of improving their NHL roster through trades, and they've beefed up their prospect pool through multiple first-round picks.
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NHL Rumors: Thomas Trade, Red Wings GM, and No-Trade Loophole -
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, an NHL-confirmed contract grey area could reshape how no-move clauses are negotiated. Meanwhile, the St. Louis Blues and Robert Thomas have smoothed over potential tension.…
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Do the Blues Need a Captain for 2026-27? -
After trading Brayden Schenn at the 2026 Trade Deadline, the St. Louis Blues played the remainder of the 2025-26 season without a captain. The question of who will be the…
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Around the NHL: Laine, Tarasenko, Bunting searching for new contracts, Blues rejecting significant trade offers -
Welcome back to another edition of Around the NHL. The calendar has flipped to August, we’re just over a month before training camps open, as we’ve entered the dog days of summer. The transactions across the league have slowed down tremendously. However, there’s still plenty of talented free agents left unsigned, and we’ll have to…
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NY Rangers Fan Confidence Poll-August 3, 2026: It’s August already? -
2025-2026 Record: 34-39-9 (8th in Metro, 30th in NHL)Last Poll’s Results: 4.58 Top stories last week: Please take a second […]
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Kaikki Liiga-valmentajat HUONOIMMASTA PARHAASEEN (pelaajauran perusteella) -
Pääkanava: @LiigaLore https://www.youtube.com/@LiigaLore Liiga-kauden 2026-27 kaikki 17 päävalmentajaa paremmuusjärjestyksessä sen mukaan, millainen heidän pelaajauransa oli. #liiga #smliiga #jääkiekko #urheilu #hockey #sports VIDEO CREDIT: Liiga MTV Yle Ruutu Ässät HC TPS Sport Leijonat Lämäri UrhoTV Jukurit Lukko Kärpät KooKoo Ilves Blues Kiekko-Espoo IIHF Tappara Westmedia Oy NHL TSN Sportsnet Peliitat JYP Pelicans KalPa Jokerit Canal+ SaiPa LePanu Pia Pekonen MrPelicans ArktosHorse Basketballdogman jakedelhom MUSIC CREDIT: Anno Domini Beats Under the Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, there is an allowance for "fair use" of copyrighted material for such purposes as education and research, scholarship, criticism, news reporting, comment, and teaching. We do not re-upload or re-use without any sort of transformative nature. All material is carefully gathered and is not reused content. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance i
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Olivia Cook on Martin St. Louis: ‘I Almost Started to Cry’ -
Highlights SUNY Potsdam coach Olivia Cook worked the Canadiens development camp as a guest coach She is one of the few Indigenous head coaches anywhere in NCAA hockey Read below for the Martin St. Louis line that nearly brought her to tears Martin St. Louis nearly made Olivia Cook cry at Canadiens development camp, and […] The post Olivia Cook on Martin St. Louis: ‘I Almost Started to Cry’ appeared first on Gino Hard.
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This St. Louis Blues goalie trade might not be who most would think Sunny Mehta would target -
With the current state of the New Jersey Devils goalie system, veteran Jake Allen appears to be the 1A starter while Nico Daws enters the season as the 1B optio
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Anatomy of the Draft
Get an exclusive insider look at Doug Armstrong's final Draft as general manager on YouTube. -
Anatomy of the Draft Get an exclusive insider look at Doug Armstrong's final Draft as general manager on YouTube.
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2026-08-02
Will the Montreal Canadiens Re-sign or Trade Arber Xhekaj? -
Arber Xhekaj may not get utilized properly by Martin St. Louis. Montreal Canadiens management wants to bring him back, he wants to come back, but...
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Will the Montreal Canadiens Re-sign or Trade Arber Xhekaj? -
Arber Xhekaj may not get utilized properly by Martin St. Louis. Montreal Canadiens management wants to bring him back, he wants to come back, but...
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Brad Huntin ura päättyy – MM-kultaa, satoja NHL-otteluita ja kausi Vaasassa -
Viime kaudella Vaasan Sportia edustanut Brad Hunt on päättänyt lopettaa pelaajauransa. Kanadalaispuolustaja kertoi ratkaisustaan omalla Instagram-tilillään ja päättää uransa 37-vuotiaana. Hunt pelasi NHL:ssä kymmenen kauden aikana yhteensä 288 runkosarjaottelua. Uransa aikana hän edusti Edmonton Oilersia, St. Louis Bluesia, Nashville Predatorsia, Vegas Golden Knightsia, Minnesota Wildia, Vancouver Canucksia ja Colorado Avalanchea. Eniten otteluita kertyi Minnesota Wildin […]
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288 NHL-ottelua pelannut puolustaja lopettaa – maailmanmestarin ura päättyi Vaasassa -
Brad Hunt on päättänyt lopettaa pitkän pelaajauransa. Kanadalaispuolustaja pelasi urallaan peräti 288 NHL-ottelua. Hän edusti NHL:ssä Edmonton Oilersia, St. Louis Bluesia, Nashville Predatorsia, Minnesota Wildia ja Vancouver Canucksia. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ATLEETTI Kiekko (@atleettikiekko) Huntin ammattilaisura päättyi Suomessa. Viimeiseksi seuraksi jäi Vaasan Sport, jonka paidassa hän pelasi viime kaudella […]
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Maple Leafs’ Top 10 Prospects for 2026-27 Season & 3 Early Targets for the Canadiens in the 2027 NHL Draft -
Also, Justin Carbonneau must light up the AHL to earn a spot on Blues' roster, Easton Cowan chasing a first in hockey history, and more.
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NHL-veteraani päättää pelaajauransa – viimeinen kausi sujui Suomessa -
Liigassa Vaasan Sportia viime kaudella edustanut kanadalaispuolustaja Brad Hunt, 37, on päättänyt pelaajauransa. Hän kertoo lopettamispäätöksestään Instagramissa. Hunt pelasi menneellä kaudella Sportin riveissä 53 ottelua. Hän kirjasi niissä tehopisteet 7+18=25. Ennen v
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Liigassa pelannut NHL-konkari ilmoittaa: ura ohi! -
Vaasan Sportia viime kaudella edustanut kanadalaispuolustaja Brad Hunt, 37, on päättänyt pelaajauransa. Hän kertoo lopettamispäätöksestään Instagramissa. Hunt pelasi me
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Vuosi Suomessa jäi uran viimeiseksi – NHL-konkari lyö luistimet naulaan -
Vaasan Sportissa viime kaudella pelannut kanadalaispuolustaja Brad Hunt on päättänyt pelaajauransa 37 vuoden iässä. Hunt ilmoittaa lopettamispäätöksestään Instagramissa. Hunt pelasi Sportissa viime kaudella 53 ottelua. Niissä hän kirjautti tehopisteet 7+18=25. Ennen vii
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Can The St. Louis Blues Be An NHL Playoff Team Whether They Acquire Alexander Nikishin Or Not? -
The St. Louis Blues are reportedly interested in acquiring Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin. But regardless of whether they land Nikishin, the Blues are going to be a sneaky, dark horse pick to get into the Stanley Cup playoffs next season. Are people underestimating the Blues?
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2026-08-01
Can The St. Louis Blues Be An NHL Playoff Team Whether They Acquire Alexander Nikishin Or Not? -
The St. Louis Blues are reportedly interested in acquiring Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin. But regardless of whether they land Nikishin, the Blues are going to be a sneaky, dark horse pick to get into the Stanley Cup playoffs next season. Are people underestimating the Blues?
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Venäläistähti odottaa edelleen uutta sopimusta – mikä NHL-seura iskee kiinni? -
NHL:ssä Stanley Cup -mestaruutta kahdesti urallaan juhlinut venäläishyökkääjä Vladimir Tarasenko etsii edelleen uutta kotia itselleen. St. Louis Bluesin ykköskierroksen varaus kesältä 2010 on pelannut Bluesin lisäksi New York Rangersin, Ottawa Senatorsin, Florida Panthersin, Detroit Red Wingsin sekä viimeisimpänä Minnesota Wildin riveissä. Tarasenko on urallaan takonut 906 otteluun NHL:n runkosarjassa hurjat 327 maalia ja on onnistunut […]
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Justin Carbonneau Must Light up the AHL to Earn a Spot on Blues’ Roster & Biggest Question Mark in 2026-27 -
Also, Stanley Cup contender tiers, revisiting Binnington's championship season as a rookie goaltender, and more.
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Snapshots: Thunderbirds, Mamin, Rykov, Jatkola -
This morning the Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL affiliate of the St. Louis Blues) shared that Brandon Wildung has been named their new goaltending coach. The 32-year-old advances to the professional rank as replacement of Dan Stewart, who had been with the Blues organization since 2020. Wildung will hope to follow the same sort of trajectory as […]
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2026-07-31
Anatomy of the Draft 2026 -
We're taking you behind-the-scenes with our scouting and hockey operations staff, led by Doug Armstrong and Alexander Steen, as they prepared for and made the first-round selections of Tynan Lawrence and Maddox Dagenais at the 2026 NHL Draft. Anatomy of the Draft is presented by Enterprise.
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2026-27 Stanley Cup Contender Tiers: From Championship Hopes to Just Happy to Be Here -
As is the case every season, the moment the Carolina Hurricanes captured the Stanley Cup, the hockey world began looking ahead to the 2026-27 season. Everyone wants to get the…
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Justin Carbonneau Must Light up the AHL to Earn a Spot on Blues’ Roster -
Justin Carbonneau has already shown why the St. Louis Blues viewed him as a first-round talent. The 19-year-old forward has one of the most exciting offensive skill sets in the…
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