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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.

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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 / Field Level Media / May 1

Blues retain Dylan Holloway with five-year, $38.75 million deal

St. Louis Blues forward Dylan Holloway agreed to a five-year, $38.75 million contract extension, the team announced Friday. Holloway, who turns 25 in September, is under contract with the team through 2030-31.

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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 / May 1

Dylan Holloway Agrees to 5-Year Extension With the Blues

The first day of May brought some big news for the St. Louis Blues. The organization has agreed to a five-year extension with forward Dylan Holloway. The deal carries a $7.75 million average annual value.

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

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 1

Blues Sign Dylan Holloway To Five-Year Extension

The Blues have agreed to terms with winger Dylan Holloway on a five-year extension, the team announced Friday. The contract carries an average annual value of $7.75MM for a total value of $38.75MM, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports.

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.

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 30

Blues’ Dylan Holloway Wants Long-Term Deal

Two summers ago, the St. Louis Blues sent waves through the hockey world by poaching defenseman Philip Broberg and forward Dylan Holloway from the Edmonton Oilers via offer sheets.

Steve Ott News / The Hockey Writers / April 25

Best NHL Head Coaching Jobs for Steve Ott

Steve Ott has quietly built one of the more compelling coaching resumes in hockey. After his success in taking over for the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Springfield Thunderbirds, the 2026-27 season could be the right time for him to take the next step as an NHL head coach.

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St. Louis Blues News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 24

2 early Blues trade candidates after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The St. Louis Blues tried to rally after a brutal start and fight their way into a playoff position this season. It was a familiar task, because the Blues were even worse out of the gate in 2024-25 than they were with their 3-7-2 start in 2025-26.

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 24

Doug Armstrong, Alexander Steen Sharing GM Duties Through Draft

As previously announced a few summers ago, Alexander Steen will become the full-time General Manager of the St. Louis Blues on July 1st, 2026, while current General Manager Doug Armstrong will become the team’s President of Hockey Operations.

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 / Inside The Rink / April 24

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.

St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / April 20