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St. Louis Blues top 5 defensemen prospects heading into 2026-27

The St. Louis Blues have taken the better part of the past four seasons rebuilding the defensemen portion of their prospect pipeline. While there is still room to continue building, the pipeline at this point is more "deep" than it is considered to be filled with "star-studded".

Logan Mailloux News / Bleedin' Blue / August 30

The Blues need Logan Mailloux to prove last season was just a bump in the road

The St. Louis Blues’ biggest roster change has to be in their defensive structure. You can make a case for both the new-look top-six forward group and a potential new starting goaltender, but all eyes are on the blue line for the 2026-27 season. We have already seen Philip Broberg elevate himself to become the first defenseman of this group.

Philip Broberg News / Bleedin' Blue / August 30

Blues locked up Broberg at the right time

When the St. Louis Blues signed Philip Broberg to a six-year extension earlier in 2026, there was some backlash. The thought was that the Blues were overpaying the 25-year-old.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Matthew Mayich News / Total Pro Sports / August 29

Shocking Details Emerge About Military-Style Workout That Left Blues Prospect In A Coma

Arizona State hockey star Matthew Mayich remains in a coma after he collapsed during an intense outdoor workout last week. Mayich, who was 21, suffered what investigators believe could have been a cardiac event during the session on Thursday morning in Tempe.

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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.

Nathan Walker News / Bleedin' Blue / August 29

Nathan Walker has to become an anomaly amongst towering fourth-line teammates

The St. Louis Blues are going to bring in a little bit of a different and newer look to their fourth-line trio in 2026-27. With Oskar Sundqvist likely heading down the road to Springfield, Jack Finley will be centering the fourth line. For the wingers, this upcoming training camp is going to be an interesting one.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / August 29

Predicting where the Blues will end up at the end of the 2026-27 season

The St. Louis Blues are in a new era of their franchise, and with it comes a lot of change. A new General Manager, a new captain could be announced soon,

Robert Thomas News / Bleedin' Blue / August 29

These three teams could come calling the Blues again about Robert Thomas

Leading up to the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas was among the league's top trade candidates. Yet, in the end, the Blues decided not to trade him.

Colton Parayko News / Bleedin' Blue / August 29

Colton Parayko's role with the Blues is now in flux

Stanley Cup Champion. Olympian for Team Canada. Colton Parayko has had quite a career, all of it spent with the St. Louis Blues. Now 33 years old, the veteran defenseman is entering the twilight of his career--and his role with the Blues ought to shift accordingly.

Cam Fowler News / Bleedin' Blue / August 28

The Blues desperately need a bounce back season from Cam Fowler

In the middle of the 2024-25 season, then-general manager Doug Armstrong made a trade that had people scratching their heads. The St. Louis Blues acquired Cam Fowler and a fourth-round pick from the Anaheim Ducks on December 14, 2024, for a second-round pick and prospect Jérémie Biakabutuka, and the Ducks retained some of Fowler's salary.

Jordan Binnington News / Bleedin' Blue / August 28

Jordan Binnington can prove he's still got it in final year of contract with the Blues

It was one of, if not the best, stories of the 2018-19 season. The St. Louis Blues were at rock bottom, and they appeared to have a better shot at the first-overall draft pick than a championship.

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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.

St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / August 28

Blues prospect collapsed during ‘military-style workout’ at ASU

More details have come out regarding a scary incident in the desert. According to Katie Strang and Adam Kilgore of The Athletic, St. Louis Blues prospect and Arizona State University defenseman Matthew Mayich collapsed during an offseason workout last Thursday, sending him to the hospital.

Logan Mailloux News / The Hockey Writers / August 28

Logan Mailloux Has One Season to Prove His Future With Blues

Logan Mailloux enters the 2026-27 season with a final opportunity to prove he can become a long-term piece for the St. Louis Blues. The 23-year-old defenseman recently signed a one-year, one-way contract worth $850,000, giving him another season to show the organization that he can turn his potential into consistent NHL play.

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Alexey Toropchenko News / Bleedin' Blue / August 28

Blues' Toropchenko has his security, now has to hold his spot

Every successful NHL roster needs players who are willing to do the dirty work. Over the past few seasons, Alexey Toropchenko has made that role his with the St.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 28

Four under-the-radar PTO candidates for NHL teams to consider

We’re almost into the month of September, and in the NHL, that usually means two things: training camps are around the corner, and PTO season is about to begin in earnest.

Six potential trade destinations for Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck

Will Auston Matthews find a second gear later in his career?

Chris Pronger believes NHLers should have more control over their careers

Top Vezina Trophy candidates for 2026

Ranking the Western Conference's biggest winners this summer

Ranking the Eastern Conference's biggest winners this summer

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / August 27

McTavish and McMichael adaptability could define the 2026-27 season

The top six for the St. Louis Blues is expected to be a fantastic focus for the 2026-27 season. There is already a pretty good understanding of who will be on it, as it has really come down to four names, with the top line of Robert Thomas, Dylan Holloway and Jimmy Snuggerud already established.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 26

Ranking the Western Conference's biggest winners this summer

In the final instalment of this summer mini-series, we finish off with the biggest off-season winners from the Western Conference. Who made the cut? Let’s jump right into it.

Ranking the Eastern Conference's biggest winners this summer

Joel Hofer News / The Hockey Writers / August 25