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Blues' first line is finally starting to click

Don't look now, but the St. Louis Blues are creeping up the Central Division standings. They're 5-4-1 and tied for fourth in the division with 11 points, and are coming off a resounding 6-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights (which bumped them to second in the Pacific Division).

Quinton Burns News / Inside The Rink / October 24

Report: St. Louis Blues Recall Quinton Burns from Springfield

The St. Louis Blues face the Carolina Hurricanes tomorrow night in the third game of their five-game homestand. The Blues have won the first two games, averaging four goals per game while allowing 1.5 goals per game.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / October 23

One of the Blues' greatest foes is no longer in the Central

At long last, we got the blockbuster trade we'd all been waiting for: Connor Hellebucyk has been traded from the Winnipeg Jets. He'll join the New Jersey Devils as new general manager Sunny Mehta tries to push the team into true Stanley Cup contender status.

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Philip Broberg News / Bleedin' Blue / October 23

Philip Broberg continues his ascension to being a top-tier defenseman

Over the last two games, the St. Louis Blues have beaten division rival Winnipeg Jets and reigning Western Conference champion Vegas Golden Knights. While many players' contributions have helped the Blues find their game again after faltering on the road, nobody has made as big a difference as Philip Broberg.

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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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 23

3 Takeaways From the Blues’ 6-2 Win Over the Golden Knights

The St. Louis Blues continued their five-game homestand with a dominant 6-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night. Pavel Buchnevich and Justin Barron scored in the first period before Mason McTavish, Jimmy Snuggerud and Dylan Holloway (twice) added goals to secure the victory.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / October 23

Three Blues players rising and three seeking a spark through 10 games

The St. Louis Blues have reached the 10-game mark of their 2026-27 season with a 5-4-1 record. Coming off an energetic 6-2 statement win over the Vegas Golden Knights at the Enterprise Center, the roster has started to show some of its true colors.

Justin Barron News / Field Level Media / October 22

Justin Barron has career night as Blues trump Golden Knights

Justin Barron had a goal and three assists in the St. Louis Blues' 6-2 win over the visiting Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday. The Blues are on a two-game winning streak and are 3-0-1 on home ice this season.

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.

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.

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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 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.

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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.

Otto Stenberg News / Bleedin' Blue / October 21

Are Aleksanteri Kaskimäki and Otto Stenberg the answer to this Blues 4th line?

The Blues' plan for their 2026-27 fourth line quickly went south due to injuries to Alexey Toropchenko, Ross Johnston, and Dillon Dube within the first few games.

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

Snuggerud could be what Blues fans were hoping for in Kyrou

The St. Louis Blues were graced with the emergence of Jimmy Snuggerud at the end of the 2024-25 season. A season-ending injury to Dylan Holloway gave the then General Manager Doug Armstrong the thought to promote him to the NHL level.

NHL News / Bleedin' Blue / October 21

3 obvious winners from Blues 2-1 victory over Central Division foe, Winnipeg

The St. Louis Blues opened up their five-game homestand with a Central Division rival in Winnipeg. Since the 2024-25 first round playoff series, in which it went seven games of absolutely brutality from both sides, these two teams have had some very good matchups.

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.

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.

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

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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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