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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.

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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.

Jordan Kyrou 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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How many of the most recent players to score at least 40 goals in one season for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Jordan Kyrou 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.

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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 / 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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 18

Blues making coaching staff changes after missing playoffs

The St. Louis Blues announced on Friday that assistant coaches Claude Julien and Mike Weber will not have their contracts renewed. “I would like to thank Claude and Mike for their contributions during their time with the organization,” Blues general manager Doug Armstrong said in a statement.

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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 17

Blues Won’t Retain Assistant Coaches Claude Julien, Mike Weber

The Blues will not renew the contracts of assistant coaches Claude Julien and Mike Weber, per a team announcement Friday. Neither was hired under the current head coach, Jim Montgomery, who was brought in early in the 2024-25 campaign.

Arseni Koromyslov News / The Hockey Writers / April 17

Blues Sign Koromyslov to Entry-Level Contract

The St. Louis Blues announced on Wednesday that they have signed Russian defenseman Arseni Koromyslov to a two-year, two-way, entry-level contract that will kick in ahead of the 2026-27 season.

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.

Robert Thomas News / Field Level Media / April 16

Robert Thomas' hat trick propels Blues past playoff-bound Mammoth

Robert Thomas recorded his second career hat trick, lifting the St. Louis Blues to a 5-3 win over the Utah Mammoth in the regular-season finale for both teams on Thursday in Salt Lake City.

Arseni Koromyslov News / Inside The Rink / April 17

Blues Add Defensive Prospect Arseni Koromyslov on Two-Year Entry Level Contract

The St. Louis Blues continued to build organizational depth on the blue line, signing defenseman Arseni Koromyslov to a two-year, two-way entry-level contract that will begin with the 2026–27 season.