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Blues hit with another brutal injury update

The St Louis Blues are barely out of the basement of the NHL standings as December begins. A screaming match between Jordan Binnington and Jim Montgomery seemingly capped a wild week in the Show Me State.

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St. Louis Blues’ Defensive Core Needs a Change

This season, the St. Louis Blues have never really struggled offensively, despite injuries to Robert Thomas and Jake Neighbours in October and November – and they have since returned to the lineup.

St. Louis Blues News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 2

Blues’ Jordan Binnington has already buried Jim Montgomery screaming match

The St Louis Blues are off to a rough start to the 2025-26 season, in part because of their goaltending. Jordan Binnington and Joel Hofer both have save percentages under .885, which is not enough to win games.

Jordan Binnington News / Inside The Rink / December 2

Is Jordan Binnington Becoming a Serious Problem for the Blues?

Jordan Binnington has been an inconsistent presence in net for the Blues this season, raising questions about his future with the team. Monday night against the Anaheim Ducks, Binnington faced just five shots but allowed two goals within the first ten minutes of the opening period.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

St. Louis Blues News / Breakaway on SI / December 2

Injury Bug Worsens for Already Battered Blues

The injury bug has taken hold of the St. Louis Blues. Every year, there are a few teams or players who are stricken with terrible injury luck, and according to the will of the hockey gods, the Blues are this year's unlucky recipient.

Nathan Walker News / Daily Faceoff / December 2

Blues place Nathan Walker on IR, out at least eight weeks

The St. Louis Blues announced on Tuesday morning that they have placed winger Nathan Walker on injured reserve, and that he will be re-evaluated in eight weeks after sustaining an upper-body injury.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 2

Blues acquire Akil Thomas from Kings in exchange for Nikita Alexandrov

The St. Louis Blues acquired forward Akil Thomas from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for forward Nikita Alexandrov, the team announced Tuesday. The 25-year-old Thomas had four goals and nine assists for 13 points in 19 games with the Kings’ AHL affiliate, the Ontario Reign.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 2

Kings and Blues Make Trade, Swap Forwards in 1-for-1 Deal

The Los Angeles Kings and St. Louis Blues completed a trade on Tuesday morning. St. Louis Blues President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced that the organization has acquired forward Akil Thomas from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for forward Nikita Alexandrov.

St. Louis Blues News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 2

Jim Montgomery reveals why he pulled Jordan Binnington in Blues-Ducks

The St. Louis Blues considered backup goaltenderJoel Hofer the start between the pipes on Monday against the Anaheim Ducks at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, but ultimately went with the hot hand in Jordan Binnington.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 1

Ducks Chase Binnington, Beat Blues 4-1

On a snowy night in downtown St. Louis, the St. Louis Blues and Anaheim Ducks met for the first time this season. The Blues were wrapping up a three-game homestand while the Ducks wrapped up a two-game road trip.

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Jimmy Snuggerud News / Daily Faceoff / December 1

Blues’ Jimmy Snuggerud out following wrist surgery

One of the best youngsters in the game is going to miss some time. On Monday, St. Louis Blues general manager Doug Armstrong announced that forward Jimmy Snuggerud is going to be out of action after suffering a left-wrist injury that will require surgery.

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

Blues' Jimmy Snuggerud, Alexey Toropchenko out multiple weeks

Despite winning the first two games out of their current three-game homestand, the St. Louis Blues will not come out of it unscathed. The Blues announced that rookie forward Jimmy Snuggerud suffered a left wrist injury that will require surgery, and he’ll be reevaluated in six weeks.

Philip Broberg News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 1

No contract talks between Blues, Philip Broberg

While the 28th-ranked St. Louis Blues will likely move on from a few pending free agents leading up to this year’s trade deadline, there are a few they could look to extend for the right price.

St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / December 1

Blues’ Standouts of the Week: Holloway, Hofer, and a Clutch Penalty Kill

Thanksgiving week is behind us. The St. Louis Blues had a reasonably successful week, going 2-1-1 in four games. They won back-to-back games at home to wrap it up, including a third-period comeback on Friday afternoon.

St. Louis Blues News / Inside The Rink / December 1

St. Louis Blues Prospect Report (Nov. 30, 2025)

The 2024 first-round pick Adam Jiricek is continuing his point barrage for the Brantford Bulldogs in the OHL. The defenseman extended his point streak to 13 games — the longest by an OHL defenseman this season — after scoring a goal Friday and adding an assist Saturday.