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Blues upcoming homestand will make or break their season

As the season began, there was renewed emphasis on the St. Louis Blues getting off to a strong start. Unfortunately, a 3-4-1 start has once again brought questions about whether this team can take the leap forward that was expected, or if this is the same team with broken habits and inconsistencies.

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As homestand starts, the Blues have a tough week ahead

The St. Louis Blues are hovering around the bottom of the Western Conference standings, sporting a 3-4-1 record and seven points. They're second from the bottom in the Central Division, one point ahead of the lowly Chicago Blackhawks, and their season could be in jeopardy without a goaltending change in the immediate future.

Jordan Binnington News / Bleedin' Blue / October 20

There are a couple of teams that could use Binnington’s talents right now

The idea of Jordan Binnington being a hot trade piece right now is not a bad idea. It seems he has outplayed himself out of his starting role and his backup role is hurting this team. To establish themselves as a potential contender in the Central Division, the Blues cannot rely solely on Joel Hofer all season long.

Jimmy Snuggerud News / Bleedin' Blue / October 20

Jimmy Snuggerud and three other Blues X-Factors get set to face Winnipeg

The St. Louis Blues are on a bit of a cold streak at the moment. A couple of losses to Central Division opponents and now some panic is starting to set

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How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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Theo Lindstein News / Bleedin' Blue / October 20

Blues defensive logjam could send Theo Lindstein to the AHL

The St. Louis Blues have a potential roster predicament emerging after Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic announced that right-hand defenseman Logan Mailloux was back on the ice ahead of Monday’s practice.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Justin Barron News / Bleedin' Blue / October 20

Justin Barron's days are numbered with imminent return of injured defenseman

The St. Louis Blues claimed Justin Barron off waivers from the Nashville Predators right before the season started, in an attempt to quickly patch up their defense core after Logan Mailloux was injured with a hand injury.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / October 19

This Blue has looked rejuvenated so far in 2026-27

While the St. Louis Blues' 3-4-1 record is less than ideal, there have been a few positive developments to point to this season. Mason McTavish has been an excellent fit on the second line, and Connor McMichael's working out as well as one could've hoped.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / October 19

The Blues need for a superstar has never been more apparent

The St. Louis Blues have had a difficult start to their season, losing five of their first eight games. Entering a season in which the Blues were expected to take a significant step forward following the late-season spark provided by the line combination of Dylan Holloway, Jimmy Snuggerud, and Robert Thomas, expectations were high.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / October 19

The Blues need a goaltending upgrade, right now

The St. Louis Blues are, once again, off to a mediocre start to the NHL season, sitting at 3-4-1 and second to last in the Central Division and one point ahead of the woeful Chicago Blackhawks in the standings.

St. Louis Blues News / Inside The Rink / October 20

St. Louis Blues Place Ross Johnston on Injured Reserve, Recall Otto Stenberg; Springfield Recalls Sam Stange from Worcester

The St. Louis Blues announced they’re recalling forward Otto Stenberg from their AHL affiliate the Springfield Thunderbirds. To take Stenberg’s spot to the Springfield’s roster they are recalling Sam Stange from the ECHL where he was with the Worcester Railers.

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

Blues’ Standouts of the Week: Special Teams, McTavish, and Berggren

Welcome to another look at the St. Louis Blues’ standouts of the week. The team spent last week on a three-game road trip. The week started with an impressive win in Ottawa, then they lost consecutive games to the Minnesota Wild and Nashville Predators.

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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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 18

Blues Recall Otto Stenberg, Place Ross Johnston On IR

The Blues have made a pair of roster moves late in the day. The team announced that they have recalled forward Otto Stenberg from AHL Springfield. To make room on the roster, winger Ross Johnston was placed on injured reserve.

Jordan Binnington News / Bleedin' Blue / October 18

Early-season struggles raise serious questions about Jordan Binnington's future with the Blues

The early-season inconsistencies have continued for the Blues after another division loss to the Nashville Predators Saturday night, 5-2. While the blame game can be pointed at just about every player or unit that took the ice, the biggest concern may be Jordan Binnington's continued poor play.

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Tynan Lawrence News / The Hockey Writers / October 18

Blues Weekly Prospect Report: Lawrence and Kaskimäki Steal the Spotlight

Tynan Lawrence and Aleksanteri Kaskimäki headlined a productive week for the St. Louis Blues’ prospect pool. Lawrence continued his strong start at Boston University, while Kaskimäki earned an NHL recall after producing seven points in five games with the Springfield Thunderbirds.

Aleksanteri Kaskimaki News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 18

Blues Recall Aleksanteri Kaskimaki

The St. Louis Blues have rewarded their AHL leading scorer. After starting the year with seven points in six games, forward Aleksanteri Kaskimaki has been recalled to the top club.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 18

3 Takeaways From Blues’ 5-2 Loss to Predators

The St. Louis Blues concluded their three-game road trip on Saturday. Unfortunately, they couldn’t end on a high note, falling to the Nashville Predators, 5-2.

Aleksanteri Kaskimaki News / Inside The Rink / October 18

St. Louis Blues Recall Aleksanteri Kaskimaki

The St. Louis Blues suffered a 5-2 loss to the Nashville Predators tonight. Following the game they wasted no time making a move as they’re recalling forward Aleksanteri Kaskimaki from Springfield in the AHL.

St. Louis Blues News / NHL Trade Talk / October 17

Blues Captain Thomas Off to a Slow Start, and Trade Questions Surfacing

Seven games into the season, the St. Louis Blues are facing an uncomfortable problem: their captain hasn’t produced the way the team expected. Robert Thomas is off to a slower start, and that’s an issue given he’s their best player and the Blues put a lot of faith in him when they decided not to trade him last season.

St. Louis Blues News / Larry Brown Sports / October 16

Horrified parents watch son fight in NHL debut for Blues

St. Louis Blues forward Dylan Peterson dropped the gloves late in the third period of his NHL debut on Tuesday, exchanging punches with Ottawa Senators rookie defenseman Jorian Donovan as his parents watched from seats near the glass at Canadian Tire Centre.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 15

Blues bring high-powered attack into clash with Wild

The St. Louis Blues look to continue their recent offensive surge when they face the Minnesota Wild in a Central Division matchup Thursday night in Saint Paul, Minn.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 14

The NHL's early-season breakout players in 2026-27

While established superstars continue to dominate the headlines, a handful of former first-round picks are beginning to take significant steps forward in their development.

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St. Louis Blues News / Field Level Media / October 13

Pius Suter, Mason McTavish help Blues wallop Senators 7-2

Pius Suter and Mason McTavish each had two goals and an assist in the St. Louis Blues' 7-2 win over the host Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night. Jake Neighbours scored twice and defenseman Adam Jiricek got his first career goal for the Blues, who won their second straight.

Dylan Peterson News / Field Level Media / October 13

Blues prospect Dylan Peterson to make NHL debut in Ottawa

St. Louis center Dylan Peterson is scheduled to make his NHL debut Tuesday night when the Blues visit the Ottawa Senators. Peterson, 24, will be playing in familiar territory after being recalled from AHL Springfield on Saturday.

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 11

Blues Recall Dylan Peterson, Place Dillon Dube On IR

With Dillon Dube out for at least two months due to a neck injury, it was only a matter of time before the Blues brought someone up to take his place. That move was made rather quickly as the team announced yesterday that they’ve placed Dube on IR and recalled forward Dylan Peterson from AHL Springfield.