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Blues Lock Up Dylan Holloway With 5-Year, $38.75M Contract Extension

The St. Louis Blues have secured a key piece of their young core, signing forward Dylan Holloway to a five-year contract extension worth a $7.75 million average annual value (AAV) following a strong campaign in which he emerged as one of the team’s most reliable offensive threats.

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Blues sign Dylan Holloway to five-year contract extension

The St. Louis Blues have signed right winger Dylan Holloway to a five-year contract extension, the team announced Friday afternoon, with the deal set to

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 1

Blues Sign Dylan Holloway To Five-Year Extension

The Blues have agreed to terms with winger Dylan Holloway on a five-year extension, the team announced Friday. The contract carries an average annual value of $7.75MM for a total value of $38.75MM, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 1

Jackson LaCombe’s emergence a painful reminder Edmonton passed on him

There were plenty of Anaheim Ducks who factored into their upset first-round series win over the back-to-back Western Conference champion Edmonton Oilers, but none were more impactful in all facets of the game than Jackson LaCombe.

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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.

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 30

Blues’ Dylan Holloway Wants Long-Term Deal

Two summers ago, the St. Louis Blues sent waves through the hockey world by poaching defenseman Philip Broberg and forward Dylan Holloway from the Edmonton Oilers via offer sheets.

Steve Ott News / The Hockey Writers / April 25

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Steve Ott has quietly built one of the more compelling coaching resumes in hockey. After his success in taking over for the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Springfield Thunderbirds, the 2026-27 season could be the right time for him to take the next step as an NHL head coach.

St. Louis Blues News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 24

2 early Blues trade candidates after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The St. Louis Blues tried to rally after a brutal start and fight their way into a playoff position this season. It was a familiar task, because the Blues were even worse out of the gate in 2024-25 than they were with their 3-7-2 start in 2025-26.

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 24

Doug Armstrong, Alexander Steen Sharing GM Duties Through Draft

As previously announced a few summers ago, Alexander Steen will become the full-time General Manager of the St. Louis Blues on July 1st, 2026, while current General Manager Doug Armstrong will become the team’s President of Hockey Operations.

Alexander Steen News / Field Level Media / April 24

Alexander Steen taking reins as Blues GM on July 1

Alexander Steen will take the baton from Doug Armstrong and officially become the St. Louis Blues' general manager on July 1, the team confirmed Friday.

Jordan Kyrou News / Inside The Rink / April 24

Jordan Kyrou Undergoes Minor Knee Procedure, Expected Back for Training Camp

The St. Louis Blues announced that forward Jordan Kyrou recently underwent a minor knee procedure, according to General Manager Doug Armstrong. The procedure took place earlier this week and is not expected to impact Kyrou’s availability for the upcoming season, as he is projected to be fully ready by the start of training camp.

St. Louis Blues News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 23

2 early Blues trade targets after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The St. Louis Blues had high hopes as the year got underway. They had pushed the Presidents Trophy-winning Winnipeg Jets to double overtime of the seventh game in the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs and they had responded well to head coach Jim Montgomery after he took over from Drew Bannister after the first quarter of the schedule had been played.

St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / April 23

Blues’ Jordan Kyrou undergoes knee procedure, expected back for training camp

While the Stanley Cup playoffs are off and running, the offseason has already begun for NHL teams that missed the playoffs. That means for any of their players that were playing through bumps and bruises, now is the time to get any needed treatment and heal up over the summer.

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St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 23

Jordan Kyrou Undergoes Minor Knee Surgery, Will Be Ready For Camp

Blues star winger Jordan Kyrou underwent a minor knee procedure this week that his not expected to impact his availability for next season’s training camp, the team announced Thursday.

St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / April 20

St. Louis Blues’ End of Season Awards and Distinctions

The St. Louis Blues finished the 2025-26 season with a 37-33-12 record for 86 points. It was a disappointing season for the Blues, who failed to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs and ended up selling at the trade deadline.

Claude Julien News / Inside The Rink / April 18

Blues Part Ways with Assistant Coaches Claude Julien, Mike Weber

The St. Louis Blues are moving in a new direction behind the bench, announcing Friday that they will not renew the contracts of assistant coaches Claude Julien and Mike Weber.

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

Blues’ Standouts of the Final Week: Snuggerud, Thomas, and a Commitment to Playing a Hard 60

The St. Louis Blues’ 2025-26 season is over after the team failed to reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, they remained in the hunt until the end and finished on a four-game winning streak, including a 3-0-0 record during the final week.

St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / April 17

Blues shake up coaching staff as two assistants not renewed

A couple of veteran personnel will not be back behind the St. Louis Blues‘ bench next year. On Friday, Blues general manager Doug Armstrong announced that the contracts of assistant coaches Mike Weber and Claude Julien will not be renewed for the 2026-27 season.