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Thomas has the best chance for an offensive explosion against the Bedard-less Blackhawks

The St. Louis Blues are set to do battle against the Chicago Blackhawks for the first time this season on Tuesday night. This is going to be a great matchup, as the Blues are still settling into the season with their third game of 2026-27, and the Blackhawks are still winless.

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Robert Thomas enters new territory as Blues captain

St. Louis Blues captain Robert Thomas has entered a new territory. The Blues are in a position to really make a charge into a new era, one that could lead back to a Stanley Cup.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / October 5

Blues early powerplay struggles may be a red flag

The St. Louis Blues kicked off their 2026-27 season with a statement road win over the Dallas Stars: Joel Hofer made 25 saves in a shutout, and Mason McTavish had exactly the kind of debut you would hope for.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / October 5

Overreaction or reality after the first weekend for the Blues?

The Blues’ first weekend of games kicked off with the highest of highs and ended with the lowest of lows. We saw them go into Dallas and blow them out 4-0, then go to Colorado and take the other end of a 6-1 blowout.

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Can you name the players chosen as team captain for each NHL franchise in 2026-27?

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St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / October 5

St. Louis Blues News: 2026-27 season underway, key injuries everywhere

The St. Louis Blues have had an eventful start to the season, with twists and turns all over the place. They have a record of 1-1-0 for 2 points, winning the opening contest against Dallas before being dismantled by Colorado. Inside and outside of the games, a lot has happened, and the hits just keep on coming for this team.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Will Cranley News / Inside The Rink / October 5

AHL Game Recap: Cranley, T-Birds Shut Out Bruins

The Springfield Thunderbirds picked up their second win of the 2026-27 season Sunday afternoon, shutting out the Providence Bruins 2-0 at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / October 5

Blues prospect Report: Fitzgerald, Jiricek, Carbonneau and more

The St. Louis Blues' prospect pool is spread across more than 10 leagues on two continents, and this week nearly all of them had a player in action. College hockey and the AHL opened their seasons, the Swedish and Swiss leagues kept rolling, and the KHL is well into its schedule.

Alexey Toropchenko News / Field Level Media / October 4

Blues F Alexey Toropchenko (upper-body injury) out at least 6 weeks

St. Louis Blues forward Alexey Toropchenko will miss at least six weeks because of an upper-body injury, the team announced on Sunday. Toropchenko, 27, sustained an apparent right shoulder injury in the season opener, a 4-0 win at the Dallas Stars on Friday.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / October 4

Breaking down the Blues' replacement options in Toropchenko's absence

The St. Louis Blues announced Sunday afternoon that forward Alexei Toropchenko, will be re-evaluated in six weeks with an upper-body injury. The Russian forward's injury marks the third long-term absence of the season with only two regular season games played.

Alexey Toropchenko News / The Hockey Writers / October 4

Blues’ Alexey Toropchenko to Miss Next 6 Weeks

The St. Louis Blues announced on Sunday afternoon that forward Alexey Toropchenko sustained an upper-body injury during Friday’s game against the Dallas Stars.

Jordan Binnington News / Bleedin' Blue / October 4

Jordan Binnington’s rough night raises new questions for Blues

So, Jordan Binnington had a rough outing against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night. That statement is like saying water is wet. The two egregious miscues by the St.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Alexey Toropchenko News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 4

Blues’ Alexey Toropchenko Out Six Weeks With Upper-Body Injury

October 4: Toropchenko will be sidelined until at least mid-November, as the Blues announced that his upper-body ailment will be re-evaluated in six weeks.

St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / October 4

Blues’ Standouts of the Week: Hofer, Dvorsky, and Suter

It is time for our first look at the St. Louis Blues’ standouts of the week. The team played only two games, shutting out the Dallas Stars on Friday and losing a tough one Saturday against the Colorado Avalanche.

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NHL News / Bleedin' Blue / October 4

Three stars of the first week of the 2026-27 Blues season

The St. Louis Blues got a bit of a later start than the rest of the NHL, but also had to endure a back-to-back to start the season. Splitting it up with

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 4

3 Takeaways From Blues’ 6-1 Loss to the Avalanche

After an outstanding win to open the season on Friday, the St. Louis Blues hoped for a repeat performance against the Colorado Avalanche. Unfortunately, the team got a taste of reality, losing 6-1 to their rivals.

Justin Carbonneau News / Bleedin' Blue / October 4

First night, first goal: Carbonneau starts his Springfield season on the right note

Justin Carbonneau did not waste any time to announce himself in the AHL. Three minutes and 11 seconds into the Springfield Thunderbirds' 2026-27 opener, the St.

Mason Mctavish News / Bleedin' Blue / October 3

McTavish wastes no time making his mark with the Blues

The St. Louis Blues kicked off their 2026-27 season with a statement road win over the Dallas Stars: Joel Hofer made a 25-save shutout, the depth players stepped up, and the youngsters made their presence known.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / October 3

Montgomery continues to have high praise for the debuting defenseman, Jiricek, lifting his expectations even higher

This was the scene in Dallas prior to the opening game of the season for both teams. The St. Louis Blues youngest defenseman, Adam Jiricek, finally made his NHL debut way ahead of schedule due to injuries on the blue line.

Alexey Toropchenko News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 3

Blues’ Alexey Toropchenko Out With Upper-Body Injury

The St. Louis Blues took a hit to the roster in Friday’s season opener. Depth winger Alexey Toropchenko sustained an upper-body injury that will force him out of the lineup.

Brandon Carlo News / Bleedin' Blue / October 3

Carlo suspension is the last thing Blues need right now

The St. Louis Blues could be facing the possibility of a Brandon Carlo suspension. The team’s first-year defenseman faced plenty of scrutiny following the knee-on-knee collision in Friday night’s 4-0 win over the rival Dallas Stars.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 3

Blues eager to extend strong start in clash vs. Avalanche

The St. Louis Blues have started slowly in each of the past four seasons, but maybe this one will be different. The Blues made a strong start on Friday, defeating the Dallas Stars 4-0 in the season opener.

Joel Hofer News / Field Level Media / October 3

Joel Hofer, Blues start season with shutout win over Stars

Joel Hofer made 25 saves for his ninth career shutout and contributed an assist as the visiting St. Louis Blues beat the Dallas Stars 4-0 on Friday in the season opener for both teams.

Tyler Tucker News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 30

Blues’ Tyler Tucker Undergoes Knee Surgery

09/30/2026: Just two days after their announcement that Mailloux underwent surgery and would be re-evaluated in eight weeks, the Blues also issued an update detailing the full extent of Tucker’s injury.

Adam Jiricek News / The Lead / September 28

The Blues Are Smart to Be Patient with Adam Jiricek

When St. Louis Blues defenseman Tyler Tucker went down with a knee injury, some fans thought it would open the door for Adam Jiricek to make the team. The 16th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft has had an impressive camp following a strong 2025-26 season for the Brantford Bulldogs.

St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / September 28

Blues place Logan Mailloux, Tyler Tucker on injured reserve

The St. Louis Blues placed a pair of defensemen on the injured reserve list Monday as they continue to pare down their roster ahead of opening day. The Blues officially announced that Logan Mailloux will be re-evaluated in eight weeks after undergoing successful surgery on his right hand.