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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.

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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.

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

This forward is off to the hottest start to a season in his career, and the Blues can cash in

Over the course of St. Louis Blues center Pius Suter's career, October has not been too kind to him. That sounds awfully familiar to that of the captain, Robert Thomas, as these opening games have yielded slower results from both the top of the center pipeline, to the bottom.

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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.

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

Stenberg and Kaskimaki get their shot with the Blues

The St. Louis Blues did not have to wait long to see two of their top forward prospects added to the roster. This past weekend, the team recalled both Aleksanteri Kaskimaki and Otto Stenberg from the Springfield Thunderbirds with plans to have both play alongside Pius Suter on the fourth line.

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

Blues cannot find much success this week, but there three players were bright lights

The St. Louis Blues went 1-2-0 this week, with a huge win over Ottawa, 7-2, before losing to both Minnesota and Nashville. It was another up-and-down week, and this is a trend that has to stop before this season gets any further along.

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

St. Louis Blues News: Central Division woes, McDouble takeover, and other NHL ramblings

The St. Louis Blues troubles are beginning to mount in the beginning of the 2026-27 season. After a better start than recent years, this team has really cooled off this week.

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.

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

Blues prospect Report: Kaskimäki, Jiříček, and more (Oct. 12–18)

The hockey calendar is in full swing, and the St. Louis Blues' prospect pool delivered plenty of entertainment and highlight reel moments over the past week (Oct.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

Robert Thomas 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.

Robert Thomas News / Bleedin' Blue / October 17

Robert Thomas might have just gotten the much-needed kickstart for his 2026-27 season

The St. Louis Blues narrowly staged a late-game comeback against the Minnesota Wild on October 15, losing 5-4. A lot went down in that game, but there

NHL News / Bleedin' Blue / October 17

Wallstedt takes issue with Hofer's hit on Wild's star player

The St. Louis Blues dropped last night's game against the Minnesota Wild 5-4, though they did make it interesting late in the third to bring it within one.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / October 16

A Blues legend just signed with a division rival

In an effort to shore up their forward depth while they're dealing with injuries (particularly Matt Duchene, who's on Long-Term Injured Reserve), the Dallas Stars signed forward David Perron to a one-year, $850,000 AAV contract.

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.