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Blues Acquire Forward from Islanders in AHL Swap

The Olympics are finally over, and the league already has its first trade. St. Louis Blues president of hockey operations and general manager Doug Armstrong announced that the team has acquired forward Julien Gauthier from the New York Islanders in exchange for forward Matt Luff.

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Islanders acquire Luff from Blues for Gauthier

A small deal to kick off the NHL Trade Deadline season. On Tuesday, the New York Islanders acquired forward Matt Luff from the St. Louis Blues. In exchange, the Blues are receiving winger Julien Gauthier.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 24

Islanders, Blues Swap Matt Luff, Julien Gauthier

The Islanders announced Tuesday that they’ve acquired forward Matt Luff from the Blues in exchange for Julien Gauthier. Both players were on AHL assignments at the time of the deal and will report to their new affiliates without needing to re-clear waivers.

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Olympic boost? Five NHL players who could surge, including golden goal scorer Jack Hughes

Could a strong Olympics provide a boost to players when the NHL season restarts Wednesday? St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington took off after another international tournament in 2025.

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In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

St. Louis Blues News / Inside The Rink / February 23

St. Louis Blues at The Olympics Recap

The return of NHL players to the Winter Olympics in 2026 brought the world’s best hockey talent to Milan, and the St. Louis Blues were well represented.

St. Louis Blues News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 23

Jordan Binnington takes high road with ‘grateful’ takeaway from Canada’s gold medal Olympics loss

On Sunday, the Team USA hockey team won its first gold medal in the better part of five decades with a thrilling overtime win over Team Canada in the final game of the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics.

St. Louis Blues News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 23

Blues star veteran throws his hands up over ongoing trade rumors

There may not be a single National Hockey League team with more players on the trade block than the St. Louis Blues ahead of the March 6 deadline — and veteran defenseman Justin Faulk is using the tried and true strategy of simply not thinking about the rumors.

St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / February 22

Blues’ Olympic Standouts of the Week: Binnington, Dvorsky, and St. Louis’s Hockey Influence

We waited 12 years for the NHL to return to the Winter Olympics. It was worth the wait! Just two days after Megan Keller scored the overtime goal to win the gold for the United States women’s team, Jack Hughes scored the overtime goal to win the gold for the United States men’s team.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 23

NHL Rumours: Kyrou Trade Heating Up, Weegar Interest & Deals Ready

In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with Jordan Kyrou and the St. Louis Blues as both sides prepare for a potential deal. Next, we look at some more movement from the Calgary Flames, who have been receiving interest in MacKenzie Weegar.

St. Louis Blues News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 21

Blues rumors: Jordan Kyrou ‘open to a change of scenery’ amid trade buzz

Jordan Kyrou has been a staple in the St. Louis Blues’ top-six for the better part of a decade — but the winds of change could be sweeping through Missouri ahead of the March 6 NHL Trade Deadline.

St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / February 21

St. Louis Blues Fan’s Guide to the Gold Medal Game

On Sunday, the United States and Canada will play for Olympic gold! After the thrilling finale to the 4 Nations Face-Off last season, it feels appropriate that these two countries are the last ones standing in the men’s hockey tournament.

Robert Thomas News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 20

Blues’ Robert Thomas breaks silence on trade rumors

The St. Louis Blues are near the bottom of the NHL at this time. They are in the midst of the NHL’s Olympic break, so they have an opportunity to rest and reset.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 21

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Olympic speed skater takes a skate to the eye area in a terrifying scene

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The Bruins & Blues Can Make a Justin Faulk Trade Work

NHL players are still competing in the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano-Cortina, Italy; however, the trade rumors are not stopping. According to hockey insider James Murphy of RG.org, the St.

Jordan Binnington News / Daily Faceoff / February 19

Jordan Binnington is the best option for Canada in net

While he might be one of the more scrutinized players on Canada’s men’s Olympic roster, goaltender Jordan Binnington continues to prove the doubters wrong.

St. Louis Blues News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 19

1 player Blues must trade before 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The St. Louis Blues are in the middle of a disappointing season and the chances of head coach Jim Montgomery turning the team in the right direction like he did last year seems all but impossible.

Jordan Binnington News / NHL Trade Talk / February 18

Without Binnington, Team Canada Was Out of the Olympics

During Team Canada’s quarterfinal game (a 4-3 overtime win against Team Czechia), everyone was watching Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby — until the second period — when Crosby left with an injury — do their thing.

St. Louis Blues News / Breakaway on SI / February 18

Blues Statistically Worst Goalie Delivers When Canada Needs Him Most

Jordan Binnington's selection to the Canadian Roster for Milano 2026 raised a lot of questions among fans and critics alike. After all, Binnington wasn't exactly having a great season with the St.

St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / February 18

Jordan Binnington delivered when it mattered most against Czechia

At some point, you simply can’t argue with the results. Goaltender Jordan Binnington was one of the most controversial selections to the Canadian men’s hockey team for the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / February 18

Blues’ Dalibor Dvorsky sets Olympic record for most points by NHL rookie

Slovakia men’s hockey forward Dalibor Dvorsky made Olympic history against Germany on Wednesday, setting the record for the most points by an NHL rookie in a men’s hockey Olympic tournament with six.

Georgi Romanov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 17

Blues Recall Georgi Romanov

The Blues announced they’ve recalled goaltender Georgi Romanov from AHL Springfield. With teams allowed to resume practice activities this afternoon, he will serve as a second goaltender behind Joel Hofer until Jordan Binnington returns from his stint representing Team Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

St. Louis Blues News / NHL Trade Talk / February 14

Blues Prospect Comes Up Clutch in Wild Olympic Finish

It may go down as the biggest goal of Dalibor Dvorsky’s young career — and it came in a loss that must feel like a massive win for Team Slovakia. In a wild Group B finale at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, Slovakia fell 5-3 to Sweden, but Dvorsky’s late power-play strike completely changed the tournament picture.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / February 12

NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs Trade Tiers

Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic: The St. Louis Blues have several players listed on trade watch boards, but all the top players listed come with cap hits over $6 million.

Brayden Schenn News / Breakaway on SI / February 10

Top Landing Spots for Blues' Brayden Schenn

The St. Louis Blues are unlikely to make a late-season run toward the postseason like they did last year. The magic in St. Louis feels dried up, and the organization is one of the true sellers heading into the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline.