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The St. Louis Blues opened training camp with a split that looks a lot like the first pass at the NHL roster. Group A is the NHL club, with Group B a combination of the junior and AHLers in contention with one another.

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Alexander Steen had a busy summer as General Manager, and that will not stop with the 2026-27 Blues season

Wrapping up our expectation list for the offseason leading up to the 2026-27 season is none other than the newest person to man the highest position within the St.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / September 17

Blues training camp groups announced with serious opening night implications

The St. Louis Blues training camp sessions are about to get underway, and the two groups were just announced. Group A looks like a pretty good representation of what opening night will look like, and the second team is the hopefuls trying to crack the roster. Let’s go over it and answer some pretty big questions. This group A has it all.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / September 17

Blues lone goaltending draft pick in 2026 is getting an extended look in training camp

Vladimir Proskurin was the lone goaltender drafted in the 2026 NHL draft by the St. Louis Blues, and he was immediately well received by fans. He showed great promise in Russia in the MHL, the KHL’s minor league, and now he is getting a bit of love from his new NHL club. He was selected and will be playing in the WHL for the Victoria Royals.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / September 17

Going over the Blues promotional schedule for the 2026-27 season

The St. Louis Blues announced their promotional nights for the 2026-27 season in a very creative way. Keeping up with the trends of the world, Pokèmon, and their Trading Card Game are still very popular and a hot item to have.

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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.

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

Blues' ability to contend called into question prior to 2026-27 season

It would appear the general media remains low on the St. Louis Blues. Last month, we wrote about how The Athletic views the Blues as a team that could get stuck in the mushy middle.

Jimmy Snuggerud News / The Hockey Writers / September 16

Projecting Jimmy Snuggerud’s Next Contract With the St. Louis Blues

The St. Louis Blues have a decision to make regarding Jimmy Snuggerud, and the cost could change significantly over the next few months. Snuggerud is entering the final season of his entry-level contract after putting together a strong rookie campaign in 2025-26.

Joel Hofer News / Bleedin' Blue / September 16

Joel Hofer is ready to exceed breakout expectations and enter the NHL’s elite

In a recent article from The Athletic, Jesse Granger ranked Joel Hofer as the top potential breakout goaltender in the NHL for the coming 2026-27 season.

Joel Hofer News / Bleedin' Blue / September 15

One key question for each of the Blues' goalies in 2026-27

Last year, the St. Louis Blues spent half the season with the worst goaltending tandem in the entire NHL. If it hadn't been for the heroics of Joel Hofer after the 2026 Winter Olympic break, the Blues would've had a legitimate chance at the first-overall pick at the draft a couple of months back.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / September 15

Last chance for Blues to sign key players to 8-year contracts before new agreement arrives

There's been a fair bit of NHL action the last couple of days, with many teams signing young players to eight-year contract extensions--and today in particular.

Robert Thomas News / Bleedin' Blue / September 15

Thomas has a chance to be the longest tenured captain in Blues history

The St. Louis Blues introduced the 25th captain in their franchise's history a few weeks ago, and that player is Robert Thomas. It was a slam-dunk decision so far, and with it comes a chance at making history.

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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.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / September 15

This unsigned RFA could give the Blues a real boost

The St. Louis Blues made quite a number of moves this offseason. Several should have serious roster implications--like sending Jordan Kyrou to the Washington Capitals and acquiring Mason McTavish from the Anaheim Ducks--and it may ultimately not be enough to be a competitive team.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / September 15

The Blues’ most important training camp battle might be a surprising one

St. Louis Blues fans might feel we've already moved past this problem as we enter training camp with questions about who will be the team's starting goaltender.

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Mason Mctavish News / The Hockey Writers / September 14

Projecting Mason McTavish’s First Season With the Blues

Mason McTavish enters his first season with the St. Louis Blues as one of the roster’s more intriguing forwards. Still only 24, McTavish will look to bounce back from a rough final season with the Anaheim Ducks.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / September 14

An updated list of five bold predictions for the 2026-27 Blues

The long summer has almost come to an end, and that means that hockey is right around the corner. The St. Louis Blues, as well as the rest of the NHL, are preparing for the 84-game season ahead with a few rounds of practice and prep for training camp.

Joel Hofer News / Bleedin' Blue / September 14

Grueling start of schedule means Hofer has to start strong

The start of the NHL's 2026-27 regular season is just around the bend, and teams are gearing up for a long 84-game season. The good news is the preseason

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / September 12

Sights and sounds from the first few days of Blues practice

The ice has been laid, the boards are up, and the 2026-27 NHL season is right around the corner. There has been a nice buzz around the social media world as teams have started hosting some informal practices with rookies, prospects and some veterans as well.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / September 12