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ECHL: Three New Players to See in Worcester With Affiliation Change

The Worcester Railers have a new affiliation moving forward as they’ll be the ECHL affiliate of the St. Louis Blues. That means their AHL affiliate will be the Springfield Thunderbirds, whose arena just so happens to be 53 miles away from the Railers.

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 20

Blues Announce New ECHL Affiliation

Every summer, there are at least one or two AHL/ECHL affiliation changes. The Islanders’ upheaval of their feeder system, highlighted by their choice to relocate their longstanding AHL club in Bridgeport to Hamilton, Ontario, left their ECHL affiliate since 2017, the Worcester Railers, without a parent for next season as well.

St. Louis Blues News / Inside The Rink / June 20

ECHL: Worcester Railers Name St. Louis Blues as New NHL Affiliate

The Worcester Railers have named the St.Louis Blues as their new NHL affililate with a multi-year extension that carries them through the 2030-31 season.

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The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

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Jordan Binnington News / The Hockey Writers / June 19

Suggested Trade Sends Blues’ Jordan Binnington to the Panthers

The St. Louis Blues have some decisions to make this summer. Should they keep all three of their first-round picks? Should they move on from Jordan Kyrou?

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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.

Colton Parayko News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 19

Where could Blues’ Colton Parayko go after failed Sabres trade?

The St. Louis Blues attempted to trade Colton Parayko to the Buffalo Sabres, but their defenseman nixed it. Now, there is a belief that they could still trade him to a different team, according to ESPN insider Ryan Clark.

St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / June 17

Which Blues’ Free Agents Should Be Re-Signed?

Now that the Stanley Cup Final is over, the NHL prepares for the 2026-27 season. With a little over 10 days until free agency begins, teams will look at their list of pending restricted and unrestricted free agents and decide who they aim to re-sign and who they will be willing to let walk in free agency.

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 16

Free Agent Focus: St. Louis Blues

Free agency is now less than a month away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. Even with the UFA crop being thinned out in recent months, there will be some quality veterans set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign.

St. Louis Blues News / The Lead / June 16

What Can the St. Louis Blues Do in the First Round of the NHL Draft?

With the two-week warning period for the 2026 NHL Entry Draft approaching, the St. Louis Blues face some big decisions that will shape the present and the future.

Jordan Kyrou News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 16

Blues’ Jordan Kyrou could waive no-trade clause to join Islanders

The future of Jordan Kyrou in St. Louis continues to generate speculation, and the New York Islanders are emerging as a team to watch for the star forward.

Jim Montgomery News / The Hockey Writers / June 15

Blues Announce New Coaching Staff Additions Under Jim Montgomery

The St. Louis Blues have completed their assistant coaching staff for the 2026-27 season, officially adding Greg Cronin, Vaclav “Vinny” Prospal, and Jeremy Coupal to Jim Montgomery’s bench group.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 15

Blues Hire Greg Cronin, Vinny Prospal As Assistant Coaches

The St. Louis Blues have added more head coaching experience to their bench. The club hired Greg Cronin and Vaclav Prospal to assistant coach roles on Jim Montgomery‘s bench.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 15

Blues make four changes to coaching, management staff

The new-look hockey operations in Gateway to the West is starting to take shape. On Monday, the St. Louis Blues announced that the team has hired Greg Cronin and Vaclav Prospal to multi-year contracts to be assistant coaches, starting next season.

St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / June 14

Looking Back at Alexander Steen’s Career Before Becoming Blues GM

On July 1, a new chapter begins for the St. Louis Blues when Alexander Steen officially steps into the role of general manager as Doug Armstrong steps down.

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Jordan Kyrou News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 14

Blues’ Jordan Kyrou Offers Unique Trade Value

The St. Louis Blues are caught in limbo, without much momentum driving towards either a rebuild or the postseason. That stasis landed multiple Blues stars on the trade market at the 2026 Trade Deadline.

Will Bitten News / Inside The Rink / June 12

AHL: Charlotte Checkers Sign Four

The Charlotte Checkers announced they’ve signed four players to a one-year, one-way AHL contract. Those players are forward Will Bitten, defensemen Mitch Vande Sompel, Luca Fantilli, and goalie Vinnie Purpura, Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster Bitten spent last season in the KHL.

Jordan Kyrou News / NHL Rumors / June 12

NHL Rumors: Jordan Kyrou could use a change of scenery. Edmonton?

Daily Faceoff: Matt Larkin on St. Louis Blues forward Jordan Kyrou. He’s got control with his no-movement clause, but it might be time for a change of scenery for the forward.

St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / June 12

Remembering the Night the Blues Won the Stanley Cup

June 12, 2019, is a day St. Louis Blues fans will remember forever. After 52 seasons, the Blues finally did what had seemed impossible. On that night, a 4-1 victory over the Boston Bruins in Game 7 of the Final gave the organization its first-ever Stanley Cup.

Jordan Kyrou News / Daily Faceoff / June 10

What is the trade market for Jordan Kyrou?

It was a challenging year for the St. Louis Blues, and core forwards Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou were no exception. Thomas was reportedly very nearly traded at the deadline, and Kyrou’s name has been in the rumor mill for years.

Steve Ott News / Inside The Rink / June 10

AHL: Steve Ott Signs Two-Year Extension to Coach the Thunderbirds

This morning, Doug Armstrong, the Blues President of Hockey Operations and General Manager, announced that Steve Ott and the Blues signed a two-year extension for him to remain the coach of the Blues AHL affiliate.

Robert Thomas News / NHL Trade Talk / June 6

Is He Really Untouchable? Fans Aren’t Buying the New Robert Thomas Trade Narrative

According to Andy Strickland, “Robert Thomas trade rumors can be put to rest. The #stlblues are not looking to move their #1 center. Expect Thomas to be

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 5

Assessing trade destinations for disgruntled Red Wings center Dylan Larkin

Dylan Larkin, U.S. Olympian and Detroit Red Wings star center, has requested a trade.

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St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / June 4

Blues sign Dean, Peterson to one-year contract extensions

A couple of prospects are staying in the St. Louis Blues system for at least another year. On Thursday, Blues general manager Doug Armstrong announced that the team has signed forwards Zach Dean and Dylan Peterson to one-year, two-way contract extensions.

Robert Thomas News / The Sick Podcast / June 1

Murphys Hockey Law: Habs Interest In Thomas; Carle Still Very Happy In Denver

Here’s the latest Murphy’s Hockey Law presented by TCS Customs and Logistics: Will The Canadiens Pursue Robert Thomas Again? In their five-game Eastern Conference Final win over the Montreal Canadiens, the Carolina Hurricanes reminded the Canadiens that they still desperately need a No.

St. Louis Blues News / NHL Trade Talk / May 23

Blues Looking to Move Up in the Draft, Big Trade On the Table

TSN’s Darren Dreger notes that the St. Louis Blues are a team to watch heading into the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Why? Because there’s a sense they are keen to move up, and the San Jose Sharks might be open to trading down.