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Brayden Schenn will have suitors if the Blues make him available at the deadline

With the St. Louis Blues sitting near the bottom of the Western Conference, and no sign of the team turning things around, general manager Doug Armstrong might pursue ridding the team of some sizeable contracts leading up to the NHL Trade Deadline.

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Blues Lose Last-Minute Heartbreaker to Stars 3-2 on Winless Road Trip

The Blues finished their three-game road trip winless, going 0-for-3 and dropping another step in the standings at 19-24-8. While St. Louis played hard and pushed a top-tier Dallas Stars team to the wire, costly penalties kept catching up to them.

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 23

Blues Activate Mathieu Joseph, Place Oskar Sundqvist On IR

The Blues activated winger Mathieu Joseph from injured reserve on Friday, according to Matthew DeFranks of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He’s been replaced on injured reserve by Oskar Sundqvist to keep the Blues’ active roster at the 23-player maximum.

St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / January 23

Which team would be a great fit for Robert Thomas?

With the St. Louis Blues struggling to keep up with the rest of the pack in the Western Conference, general manager Doug Armstrong might start looking at offloading some assets and start looking toward the future.

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Robert Thomas News / NHL Trade Talk / January 23

Blues Know What they Want In Return for Robert Thomas

If the St. Louis Blues are going to trade forward Robert Thomas, they know what they want in return. Elliotte Friedman dove into it on the latest 32 Thoughts podcast and said there are two things the Blues have on their checklist if teams want to talk deal.

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St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / January 23

Robert Thomas is available – but does Doug Armstrong ideally want to move him?

Much has been made of St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas and his availability heading towards the trade deadline. With just 11 goals and 33 points through

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 23

Blues desperate to put goals on scoreboard against the Stars

The St. Louis Blues are searching for more offense. So are the Dallas Stars. They will carry the same goal -- more goals, simply -- into their matchup Friday night in Dallas.

Robert Thomas News / Inside The Rink / January 22

Robert Thomas is the Perfect Target for the Red Wings

I feel like I’ve been doing this for just about every trade target, but at the top of my list is still Robert Thomas. When I made my full-length trade target list, I had Robert Thomas at the top of it.

St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / January 22

3 Untouchable Blues at the 2026 Trade Deadline

It is trade deadline season around the NHL. Numerous trades have been made over the last few weeks. The trade deadline is March 6, but the roster freeze for the Winter Olympics next month could increase the likelihood of more trades being completed before the freeze.

Robert Thomas News / Inside The Rink / January 21

3 Trade Destinations for Robert Thomas

Ever since Robert Thomas appeared on the latest NHL trade board from Chris Johnston of The Athletic, speculation has ramped up around potential destinations for the Blues’ No.

St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / January 21

Blues’ Injuries Hindering Their Lineup Options

As we near the end of January, the St. Louis Blues are still struggling to find their rhythm this season, and their countless injuries have not helped.

Steve Ott News / The Hockey Writers / January 21

Steve Ott’s Reassignment Could Reshape His Career and Blues’ Coaching Plans

On Monday (Jan. 19), the St. Louis Blues announced that assistant coach Steve Ott will assume the role of head coach for the organization’s American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 20

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St. Louis Blues News / NHL Trade Talk / January 19

Blues: 3 Potential Trade Destinations for Robert Thomas

Things haven’t gone as smoothly as Doug Armstrong would’ve liked for the St. Louis Blues. The team went on a stellar run last season to make the playoffs after hiring Jim Montgomery to be their new head coach, but things have turned a corner for the worse this season.

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Blues player gets cut by a skate after collision with Connor McDavid

The St. Louis Blues were crushed by the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, on Sunday night, but their 5-0 loss to the reigning Western

Oskar Sundqvist News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 19

Blues’ Oscar Sundqvist avoids worst-case scenario after scary injury vs Oilers

The St. Louis Blues are trying to climb out of a hole this year. They are near the bottom of the Western Conference at this time. And it appears as if the Blues are preparing for a potential fire sale at the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline.

Dylan Holloway News / Daily Faceoff / January 18

Blues’ Dylan Holloway to return against Oilers

The St. Louis Blues are getting a bit healther in time for their three-game road trip. Forward Dylan Holloway will return to St. Louis’ lineup for Sunday’s game against the Edmonton Oilers.

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 17

Dylan Holloway To Join Blues Road Trip, Pius Suter Won’t

Things are finally swinging towards the positive for the injury-plagued St. Louis Blues. Winger Dylan Holloway was a full participant at practice and will join the team on their upcoming three-game road trip per Lou Korac of The Hockey News.

St. Louis Blues News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 17

Early Jordan Binnington destinations before 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The St. Louis Blues are not in a good place right now. St. Louis has fallen well behind the eight ball after making the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Blues are sixth in the Central Division and are watching their playoff hopes fade with each passing game.

St. Louis Blues News / Last Word On Sports / January 14

St. Louis Blues Re-Sign Young Defender

St. Louis has signed defenceman Logan Mailloux to a one-year, one-way contract extension. The contract will run through the end of the 2026-2027 season, and it is at the price of $850,000.

St. Louis Blues News / Breakaway on SI / January 14

Blues Goalie Stealing Starting Job

The St. Louis Blues are trying to rectify their season as the second half begins. They are currently outside of the Western Conference playoff picture, but like they've done several times over the past few seasons, they become a much better team after the new year.

Philip Broberg News / Field Level Media / January 10

Blues sign D Philip Broberg to six-year, $48 million deal

The St. Louis Blues signed defenseman Philip Broberg to a six-year, $48 million extension through the 2031-32 season Saturday. Broberg, 24, is in his second season with the Blues.

St. Louis Blues News / NHL Trade Talk / January 8

$65M Blues Star Surprisingly Jumps Up Insider’s Latest Trade Board

The St. Louis Blues are no strangers to slow starts, but this season, it doesn’t feel like a major second-half turnaround is on the horizon. As a result, GM Doug Armstrong has made it clear he’s willing to listen on just about anyone on his roster.