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Montgomery continues to have high praise for the debuting defenseman, Jiricek, lifting his expectations even higher

This was the scene in Dallas prior to the opening game of the season for both teams. The St. Louis Blues youngest defenseman, Adam Jiricek, finally made his NHL debut way ahead of schedule due to injuries on the blue line.

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Blues’ Alexey Toropchenko Out With Upper-Body Injury

The St. Louis Blues took a hit to the roster in Friday’s season opener. Depth winger Alexey Toropchenko sustained an upper-body injury that will force him out of the lineup.

Brandon Carlo News / Bleedin' Blue / October 3

Carlo suspension is the last thing Blues need right now

The St. Louis Blues could be facing the possibility of a Brandon Carlo suspension. The team’s first-year defenseman faced plenty of scrutiny following the knee-on-knee collision in Friday night’s 4-0 win over the rival Dallas Stars.

Joel Hofer News / Bleedin' Blue / October 3

Statement made: Hofer season-opening shutout is the start of a new era in St. Louis

The St. Louis Blues could not have drawn up a more convincing start to their 2026-27 regular season. Traveling to a hostile arena to face off against their Central Division rival, the Dallas Stars, goaltender Joel Hofer delivered a 25-save shutout to set the tone for what will hopefully be good things to come for he and his club this season.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / October 3

Blues eager to extend strong start in clash vs. Avalanche

The St. Louis Blues have started slowly in each of the past four seasons, but maybe this one will be different. The Blues made a strong start on Friday, defeating the Dallas Stars 4-0 in the season opener.

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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.

Alexey Toropchenko News / Bleedin' Blue / October 3

Toropchenko’s injury might pave the way for preseason standout

The St. Louis Blues have already suffered two big losses, with Logan Mailloux and Tyler Tucker heading to the Injured Reserve earlier this week. Now, during the 4-0 victory over Dallas in game one of 84, another one bites the dust. Alexey Toropchenko was sandwiched between Stars players Lian Bechsel and Tyler Seguin and went down awkwardly.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 3

3 Takeaways From Blues’ 4-0 Win Over Stars in Season Opener

The St. Louis Blues are 1-0-0 to start the 2026-27 season after shutting out the Dallas Stars 4-0 in their home opener. Mason McTavish opened the scoring early in his Blues debut before Dalibor Dvorsky doubled the lead in the second period.

Joel Hofer News / Field Level Media / October 3

Joel Hofer, Blues start season with shutout win over Stars

Joel Hofer made 25 saves for his ninth career shutout and contributed an assist as the visiting St. Louis Blues beat the Dallas Stars 4-0 on Friday in the season opener for both teams.

St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / October 3

Blues’ Alexey Toropchenko leaves game with injury, Brandon Carlo ejected

The St. Louis Blues announced on social media that forward Alexey Toropchenko left Friday’s game against the Dallas Stars with an undisclosed injury. The injury appeared to occur during the second period after Toropchenko helped break up a Stars scoring chance.

St. Louis Blues News / ESPN / October 3

Blues' Toropchenko leaves opener with apparent shoulder injury

St. Louis Blues forward Alexy Toropchenko has exited the season-opening game at Dallas with an apparent shoulder injury.

Alexey Toropchenko News / The Hockey Writers / October 2

Alexey Toropchenko Injured In Blues’ Season Opener

The last thing the St. Louis Blues wanted to see to open the 2026-27 season was the injury bug. Not even two periods into the new season, and it has bitten.

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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 / Inside The Rink / October 2

AHL: Springfield Thunderbirds Announce Opening Night Roster

The Springfield Thunderbirds begin their 2026-27 season on the road tomorrow night against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. They then play the Providence Bruins on Sunday before they open their home schedule next Saturday against the Laval Rocket.

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NHL News / Athlon Sports / October 2

St. Louis Blues vs. Dallas Stars: Preview, start time

The St. Louis Blues and Dallas Stars begin their 2026-27 NHL seasons with a Central Division showdown Friday night in Dallas. There will be no easing into the new season for either team.

Adam Jiricek News / Bleedin' Blue / October 1

What to expect from Adam Jiricek on the St. Louis blue line

Injuries have an interesting way of affecting our lives. Hockey is no different. In the case of Adam Jiricek, it caused a lengthy pause in his playing career after suffering a right knee injury at the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / October 1

Blues rumored to be a frontrunner for this defenseman

The 2026-27 NHL season is underway, though the St. Louis Blues don't play their first game until tomorrow. Before the puck's even dropped, the Blues are dealing with an unbelievable rash of injuries on their blue line.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / October 1

Blues news: Mailloux, Tucker, Jiricek and more

The NHL season is officially underway across the league, but the St. Louis Blues will need to wait until Friday, Oct. 2 to get their first look and official test of the regular season.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Bleedin' Blue / October 1

Blues could be the key to a Connor Hellebuyck blockbuster

The St. Louis Blues could suddenly find themselves at the center of the NHL's biggest trade saga. St. Louis doesn't appear to be pursuing Connor Hellebuyck.

Matthew Mayich News / Field Level Media / September 30

Arizona State coach placed on leave amid probe into player's collapse

Arizona State hockey coach Greg Powers has been placed on paid administrative leave Wednesday, two days after seven members of the team asked the university to remove him pending an investigation into the collapse of defenseman Matthew Mayich.

Tyler Tucker News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 30

Blues’ Tyler Tucker Undergoes Knee Surgery

09/30/2026: Just two days after their announcement that Mailloux underwent surgery and would be re-evaluated in eight weeks, the Blues also issued an update detailing the full extent of Tucker’s injury.

St. Louis Blues News / Inside The Rink / September 28

St. Louis Blues Get Tough News on Two Defensemen Ahead of Season Opener

The St. Louis Blues will begin the 2026-27 season on Friday night against the Stars in Dallas. They will do so without two key pieces on the blueline. Today Alex Steen said Tyler Tucker is week-to-week and will get a second opinion on his knee.

Adam Jiricek News / The Lead / September 28

The Blues Are Smart to Be Patient with Adam Jiricek

When St. Louis Blues defenseman Tyler Tucker went down with a knee injury, some fans thought it would open the door for Adam Jiricek to make the team. The 16th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft has had an impressive camp following a strong 2025-26 season for the Brantford Bulldogs.

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 28

Blues Announce Logan Mailloux, Tyler Tucker On IR

The St. Louis Blues announced this morning that they have placed both Logan Mailloux and Tyler Tucker on Injured Reserve, per a team press release. Mailloux, the 23-year-old defenseman, left during a preseason contest with an upper-body injury, per a team announcement.