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Blues place F Jonathan Drouin on waivers for buyout

Blues place F Jonathan Drouin on waivers for buyout

The St. Louis Blues placed veteran forward Jonathan Drouin on waivers Tuesday for the purpose of buying out his contract. Drouin, 31, is signed through the 2026-27 season and carries a cap hit of $4 million.

St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / June 29
16 Seasons of Doug Armstrong and How It Changed the Blues

16 Seasons of Doug Armstrong and How It Changed the Blues

When Doug Armstrong was hired as general manager of the St. Louis Blues in the summer of 2010, the franchise was searching for stability, consistency, and, above all, a championship.

St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / June 27
Grading the Blues’ 2026 1st Round Picks

Grading the Blues’ 2026 1st Round Picks

The St. Louis Blues made a series of aggressive moves throughout the 2026 NHL Draft, using the first round to add prospects and retool their roster. St.

Mason Mctavish News / The Hockey Writers / June 27
Did the Blues Overpay for Mason McTavish?

Did the Blues Overpay for Mason McTavish?

The St. Louis Blues did not wait for the board to come to them at the 2026 NHL Draft. They made one of the biggest swings of the night, acquiring center Mason McTavish from the Anaheim Ducks for two first-round picks, No.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?

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St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / June 27
3 St. Louis Blues Takeaways From Round 1 of the Draft

3 St. Louis Blues Takeaways From Round 1 of the Draft

The 2026 NHL Draft is underway. All 32 teams were busy, with some being busier than others. The St. Louis Blues were one of the busier teams. They entered Round 1 with four first-round picks.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

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.

St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / June 26
Blues Draft Maddox Dagenais 16th Overall

Blues Draft Maddox Dagenais 16th Overall

With the 16th pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the St. Louis Blues have selected Maddox Dagenais from the Québec Remparts of the Québec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL).

St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / June 26
Blues select Maddox Dagenais No. 16 overall at the 2026 NHL Draft

Blues select Maddox Dagenais No. 16 overall at the 2026 NHL Draft

The St. Louis Blues have selected forward Maddox Dagenais with the No. 16 overall selection of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Dagenais was projected to be selected around 25th or 26th overall on average across all of the main draft rankings, going as high as 16th and as low as 37th.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 26
Blues acquire Mason McTavish: Instant reaction and analysis

Blues acquire Mason McTavish: Instant reaction and analysis

The St. Louis Blues have made a move to reinforce their current roster, landing Anaheim Ducks center Mason McTavish.

NHL trade grades: JJ Peterka, Pavel Dorofeyev, Mason McTavish get moved on busy day
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St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / June 26
Blues Draft Tynan Lawrence 11th Overall 

Blues Draft Tynan Lawrence 11th Overall 

With the 11th pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the St. Louis Blues have selected Tynan Lawrence from Boston University of the NCAA. Tynan Lawrence’s main strengths lie in his hockey IQ, work ethic and compete level.

St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / June 26
Blues select Tynan Lawrence No. 11 overall in 2026 NHL Draft

Blues select Tynan Lawrence No. 11 overall in 2026 NHL Draft

A rising centerman has heard his name called. On Friday night, the St. Louis Blues selected forward Tynan Lawrence, 17, with the 11th overall pick of the 2026 NHL Draft at KeyBank Center in Buffalo.

St. Louis Blues News / NHL Trade Talk / June 25
Blues Take 2 Huge Names Off the Table as Trade Deadline Approaches

Blues Take 2 Huge Names Off the Table as Trade Deadline Approaches

The St. Louis Blues have made their position clear: two of their most prominent names are not going anywhere. According to a report from Frank Seravalli,

St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / June 25
Report: Blues tell teams Parayko, Thomas off the market for trades

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.

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
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 The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz
The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz
 The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz
The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz
 The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz
The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz
 The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz
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?

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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 20
Blues Announce New ECHL Affiliation

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.

Colton Parayko News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 19
Where could Blues’ Colton Parayko go after failed Sabres trade?

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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 16
Free Agent Focus: St. Louis Blues

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
What Can the St. Louis Blues Do in the First Round of the NHL Draft?

What Can the St. Louis Blues Do in the First Round of the NHL Draft?

With the two-week warning period for the 2026 NHL Entry Draft approaching, the St. Louis Blues face some big decisions that will shape the present and the future.

Jordan Kyrou News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 16
Blues’ Jordan Kyrou could waive no-trade clause to join Islanders

Blues’ Jordan Kyrou could waive no-trade clause to join Islanders

The future of Jordan Kyrou in St. Louis continues to generate speculation, and the New York Islanders are emerging as a team to watch for the star forward.

Steve Ott News / Inside The Rink / June 10

AHL: Steve Ott Signs Two-Year Extension to Coach the Thunderbirds

This morning, Doug Armstrong, the Blues President of Hockey Operations and General Manager, announced that Steve Ott and the Blues signed a two-year extension for him to remain the coach of the Blues AHL affiliate.

St. Louis Blues News / NHL Trade Talk / June 6
Is He Really Untouchable? Fans Aren’t Buying the New Robert Thomas Trade Narrative

Is He Really Untouchable? Fans Aren’t Buying the New Robert Thomas Trade Narrative

According to Andy Strickland, “Robert Thomas trade rumors can be put to rest. The #stlblues are not looking to move their #1 center. Expect Thomas to be

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 5
Assessing trade destinations for disgruntled Red Wings center Dylan Larkin

Assessing trade destinations for disgruntled Red Wings center Dylan Larkin

Dylan Larkin, U.S. Olympian and Detroit Red Wings star center, has requested a trade.

Dylan Larkin trade request shows how far once-proud Red Wings have fallen
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