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5 Blues Prospects to Watch Next Season

The St. Louis Blues are continuing to build out a prospect pool that is not top-heavy but is becoming deeper and more well-rounded. There may not be a clear superstar at the top yet, but there is a growing group of players who are trending in the right direction and could play meaningful roles in the next phase of the team’s development.

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Blues’ defenseman Leo Lööf Returns to Finnish Liiga Side Ilves

Swedish defenseman Leo Lööf has left the St. Louis Blues organization after signing a two-year deal with Finnish Liiga side Ilves Tampere, where he will share the locker room with another Blues prospect, Czech forward Ondrej Kos.

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 26

Leo Lööf Signing With Liiga Club Ilves

A St. Louis Blues prospect is taking his talents back to Scandinavia. As first reported by Mike Meyer of STL Sports Central, defenseman Leo Loof is signing a two-year contract with Ilves in Finland for the 2026-27 season.

St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / May 25

Blues have some tough decisions to make this offseason

The St. Louis Blues got into the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs and were mere seconds away from upsetting the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Winnipeg Jets in the first round.

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St. Louis Blues News / NHL Trade Talk / May 23

Blues Looking to Move Up in the Draft, Big Trade On the Table

TSN’s Darren Dreger notes that the St. Louis Blues are a team to watch heading into the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Why? Because there’s a sense they are keen to move up, and the San Jose Sharks might be open to trading down.

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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 / May 23

Blues Trying To Move Up In 2026 NHL Draft

Three picks in the 2026 NHL Draft first round may not be rich enough for the St. Louis Blues. The club is putting concerted effort into trying to move up from their current standing at 11th-overall, TSN’s Darren Dreger shared on Hockey Sense with Andy Strickland.

Jordan Kyrou News / The Hockey Writers / May 22

Blues Need to Move on From Jordan Kyrou

Jordan Kyrou has never been a problem in the sense of effort or talent. The St. Louis Blues winger remains one of the most naturally gifted offensive players on the roster, with game-breaking speed and the ability to turn neutral-zone puck touches into high-danger chances in seconds.

Jordan Binnington News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 21

Breaking Down Possible Destinations For Jordan Binnington

The St. Louis Blues are no longer in win-now mode, but they have some promising young players in their NHL lineup and on the way up. However, one player who doesn’t figure into their future contention window is veteran goaltender Jordan Binnington.

Jordan Kyrou News / The Hockey Writers / May 20

3 Trade Packages the Senators Could Put Together for Blues’ Jordan Kyrou

The Jordan Kyrou trade speculation has been going on for the last two years now, including a couple of months ago at the trade deadline, and the St. Louis Blues might have finally reached their breaking point with a move expected this offseason.

St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / May 19

3 Players the Blues Should Target With the 15th Pick in the 2026 NHL Draft

With three first-round picks at No. 11, No. 15, and a later first-rounder depending on where the Colorado Avalanche finish, the St. Louis Blues have a chance to upgrade their prospect pool even more in a single evening.

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 17

Offseason Checklist: St. Louis Blues

The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that aren’t taking part in the playoffs plus those who have already been eliminated. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at St.

Robert Thomas News / The Hockey Writers / May 16

Insider Reveals That Blues Turned Down Wild Trade Offer for Robert Thomas at the Deadline

The St. Louis Blues didn’t just receive calls about Robert Thomas at the trade deadline; they fielded a legitimate push that tested how highly they value their top-line center moving forward.

St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / May 15

Berube Rejoining the Blues as an Assistant Coach Could Be an Interesting Option

The NHL coaching carousel never truly stops, and when a coach like Craig Barbue becomes available, it immediately draws attention around the league. His departure from Toronto puts him back into the spotlight and naturally sparks speculation about what comes next.

St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / May 13

3 Players the Blues Should Consider Taking With the 11th Pick

The St. Louis Blues own three first-round picks in the upcoming NHL Entry Draft. The organization will pick 11th and 15th overall, and their final pick will be determined by where the Colorado Avalanche finish in the final standings.

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Georgi Romanov News / Inside The Rink / May 9

AHL: Georgi Romanov Leading Springfield Calder Cup Playoffs Run

The Springfield Thunderbirds advanced to the Atlantic Division Finals with last night’s 1-0 overtime win over Providence. Georgi Romanov was the first star and rightfully so, as he stopped all 37 shots he faced from the Bruins.

St. Louis Blues News / Inside The Rink / May 6

Three Blues Players Selected to Represent Their Countries at 2026 IIHF World Championship

Now that the NHL season is over for St. Louis, three Blues players have their eyes set on the 2026 IIHF World Championship. The tournament will begin on Friday, May 15, in Zurich and Fribourg, Switzerland, with the final scheduled for Sunday, May 31.

St. Louis Blues News / Inside The Rink / May 6

St. Louis Blues Top Two Prospects Set to Join Springfield in Calder Cup Run

The St. Louis Blues AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds, picked up a 3-2 overtime win over the Providence Bruins last night to take a 2-1 series lead in their best-of-five series.

Dylan Holloway News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 2

Dylan Holloway, Blues grades for $38.75 million contract extension

Was signing Dylan Holloway to a contract extension Doug Armstrong’s final jab at the Edmonton Oilers on the day after the Anaheim Ducks eliminated them from the Stanley Cup Playoffs?

Dylan Holloway News / Daily Faceoff / May 1

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

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.

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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 24

Blues’ Jordan Kyrou to be ready for training camp after knee procedure

It was a difficult season for the St. Louis Blues. They finished the year at 37-33-12, placing them in fifth in the Central Division, as the Blues missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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.