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Report: Blues tell teams Parayko, Thomas off the market for trades

A couple of players rumored to be moved this offseason are apparently off the market. According to Frank Seravalli, the St. Louis Blues have notified teams across the NHL that forward Robert Thomas and defenseman Colton Parayko are no longer available to be traded.

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3 Players the Blues Should Target With the 16th Pick in the 2026 NHL Draft

The St. Louis Blues enter the 2026 NHL Draft in a rare position of control after acquiring the 16th overall pick from the Washington Capitals in the trade that sent Jordan Kyrou the other way.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 24

Latest moves show Capitals still believe title window is open

Jordan Kyrou, Alex Tuch moves show Capitals still believe title window is open

The Washington Capitals are not messing around this offseason, and they are making it very clear that they still see themselves as Stanley Cup contenders in the very near future.

Capitals deal Connor McMichael, 16th pick to Blues for Jordan Kyrou

Making sense of the NHL trade landscape after a seismic Tuesday

Have the Senators found their replacement for Brady Tkachuk in William Eklund?

The 'Active 40-goal NHL seasons' quiz

St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / June 24

What can Blues do with four first-round picks?

It may not have been the most fun 2025-26 season for the St. Louis Blues, but Friday’s night’s first round of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft will be Blues fans’ time to get pumped.

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The '5+ goal Stanley Cup Finals' quiz

The 'Playoff power play goal leaders by team' quiz

Jordan Kyrou News / Daily Faceoff / June 23

Grading the Jordan Kyrou trade: Blues reload while Capitals load up

We’re offseasoning now, baby. Thought former New Jersey Devils’ No. 2 overall selection Simon Nemec going to Calgary in exchange for several of the picks the Flames acquired at the deadline was a big deal?

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Jordan Kyrou News / The Hockey Writers / June 23

Blues Trade Jordan Kyrou to Capitals

The St. Louis Blues make a major move ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft, acquiring Connor McMichael, Milton Gästrin, and the 16th overall pick from the Washington Capitals in exchange for forward Jordan Kyrou.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 25

Grading trades: Have Senators found Brady Tkachuk replacement?

Have the Senators found their replacement for Brady Tkachuk in William Eklund?

Trades are abundant this NHL offseason.

Senators find Brady Tkachuk replacement in trade with Sharks

Blackhawks acquire Bowen Byram in another blockbuster NHL trade

Calgary Flames acquire Simon Nemec in blockbuster trade

Making sense of the Oilers' decision to hire Mike Babcock

Oilers reward veteran player with familiar name with long-term deal

NHL to investigate two Texas cities for potential expansion

St. Louis Blues News / The Lead / June 22

Will Any of Chris Johnston’s St. Louis Blues Trade Targets Get Moved?

The ball has started to roll on the 2026 NHL offseason, and several St. Louis Blues players find themselves in constant rumors. Every year heading into the offseason, pundits will put together their own trade boards, a list of players and assets who could be heading to a different organization.

St. Louis Blues News / Inside The Rink / June 21

ECHL: Three New Players to See in Worcester With Affiliation Change

The Worcester Railers have a new affiliation moving forward as they’ll be the ECHL affiliate of the St. Louis Blues. That means their AHL affiliate will be the Springfield Thunderbirds, whose arena just so happens to be 53 miles away from the Railers.

St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / June 21

How the Blues Can Trade up in the 2026 NHL Draft

Every draft cycle brings the same temptation for teams sitting in the middle of the first round. Do you stay patient and trust your board, or do you try to force your way into the elite tier of the draft?

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 20

Blues Announce New ECHL Affiliation

Every summer, there are at least one or two AHL/ECHL affiliation changes. The Islanders’ upheaval of their feeder system, highlighted by their choice to relocate their longstanding AHL club in Bridgeport to Hamilton, Ontario, left their ECHL affiliate since 2017, the Worcester Railers, without a parent for next season as well.

St. Louis Blues News / Inside The Rink / June 20

ECHL: Worcester Railers Name St. Louis Blues as New NHL Affiliate

The Worcester Railers have named the St.Louis Blues as their new NHL affililate with a multi-year extension that carries them through the 2030-31 season.

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Jordan Binnington News / The Hockey Writers / June 19

Suggested Trade Sends Blues’ Jordan Binnington to the Panthers

The St. Louis Blues have some decisions to make this summer. Should they keep all three of their first-round picks? Should they move on from Jordan Kyrou?

Colton Parayko News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 19

Where could Blues’ Colton Parayko go after failed Sabres trade?

The St. Louis Blues attempted to trade Colton Parayko to the Buffalo Sabres, but their defenseman nixed it. Now, there is a belief that they could still trade him to a different team, according to ESPN insider Ryan Clark.

St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / June 17

Which Blues’ Free Agents Should Be Re-Signed?

Now that the Stanley Cup Final is over, the NHL prepares for the 2026-27 season. With a little over 10 days until free agency begins, teams will look at their list of pending restricted and unrestricted free agents and decide who they aim to re-sign and who they will be willing to let walk in free agency.

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 16

Free Agent Focus: St. Louis Blues

Free agency is now less than a month away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. Even with the UFA crop being thinned out in recent months, there will be some quality veterans set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign.

St. Louis Blues News / The Lead / June 16