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Blues Surprisingly Cut Ties With Former First-Round Pick

The St. Louis Blues placed forward Zach Dean on waivers on Thursday with the intention of assigning him to their American Hockey League affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds.

Dylan Holloway News / Bleedin' Blue / October 22

The Blues desperately need this player to start scoring goals

We are just 9 games into the 2026-27 NHL season, but people are already beginning to draw some early conclusions on teams and players. For the Blues, the thing that stands out is a lack of consistency in their level of play.

Zach Dean News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 22

Blues Place Zach Dean On Waivers

This afternoon the St. Louis Blues waived forward Zach Dean, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported. The 23-year-old beat out the likes of Oskar Sundqvist and Nathan Walker to make the roster out of camp, getting into three games.

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Jake Neighbours News / Bleedin' Blue / October 22

Jake Neighbours is on pace to set a franchise record this season

The St. Louis Blues have gotten off to a so-so start, and this current five-game homestand can make or break the season. Vegas is rolling into town as the premier offensive unit in the NHL, and this will be the Blues' toughest test of the season.

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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.

Philip Broberg News / Bleedin' Blue / October 22

Philip Broberg and two Blues x-factors as an offensive juggernaut, Vegas, rolls into town

Entering the second game of a five-game homestand, the St. Louis Blues host the Vegas Golden Knights at the Enterprise Center on Thursday night. This is going to be one of the toughest tests for the Blues so far in 2026-27, and could be a turning point if it results in a win.

Joel Hofer News / Bleedin' Blue / October 22

Joel Hofer picked one heck of a season to turn into a beast

At this point, the discussion regarding the St. Louis Blues' starting goalie is pretty much moot. It’s clear that Joel Hofer is the guy. And boy did he pick one heck of a season to turn into a beast.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / October 22

Montgomery challenge's Dvorsky to find next gear

St. Louis Blues center Dalibor Dvorsky is currently going through a tough-love learning point in his young NHL career. After starting the season with two goals in his first two games, he has hit a bit of a wall.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / October 21

Adam Jiricek's allure is starting to fade with Montgomery

One of the most interesting early-season developments for the Blues is how much ice time rookie Adam Jiricek has received. Despite having no NHL experience, Jim Montgomery has given him a ton of ice time.

Philip Broberg News / Bleedin' Blue / October 21

Philip Broberg is quickly becoming the Blues' most important player

The St. Louis Blues are coming off a solid 2-1 win against their division rivals, the Winnipeg Jets. Following the victory, Blues fans were once again vocal about their thoughts on the team’s performance.

Philip Broberg News / Field Level Media / October 20

Philip Broberg’s power-play goal lifts Blues past Jets

Defenseman Philip Broberg broke a tie in the third period and added an assist to give the host St. Louis Blues a 2-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night.

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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 / October 20

Blues upcoming homestand will make or break their season

As the season began, there was renewed emphasis on the St. Louis Blues getting off to a strong start. Unfortunately, a 3-4-1 start has once again brought questions about whether this team can take the leap forward that was expected, or if this is the same team with broken habits and inconsistencies.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / October 20

As homestand starts, the Blues have a tough week ahead

The St. Louis Blues are hovering around the bottom of the Western Conference standings, sporting a 3-4-1 record and seven points. They're second from the bottom in the Central Division, one point ahead of the lowly Chicago Blackhawks, and their season could be in jeopardy without a goaltending change in the immediate future.

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

St. Louis Blues Place Ross Johnston on Injured Reserve, Recall Otto Stenberg; Springfield Recalls Sam Stange from Worcester

The St. Louis Blues announced they’re recalling forward Otto Stenberg from their AHL affiliate the Springfield Thunderbirds. To take Stenberg’s spot to the Springfield’s roster they are recalling Sam Stange from the ECHL where he was with the Worcester Railers.

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 / 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.

Tynan Lawrence News / The Hockey Writers / October 18

Blues Weekly Prospect Report: Lawrence and Kaskimäki Steal the Spotlight

Tynan Lawrence and Aleksanteri Kaskimäki headlined a productive week for the St. Louis Blues’ prospect pool. Lawrence continued his strong start at Boston University, while Kaskimäki earned an NHL recall after producing seven points in five games with the Springfield Thunderbirds.

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.

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.

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 / 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.