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St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / August 6
Blues Fans Should Keep an Eye on Georgi Romanov This Season
As we inch closer to the 2026-27 NHL season, there are multiple St. Louis Blues players who fans will be keeping an eye on. Can Dylan Holloway stay healthy for a full season?
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 4
Blues Remain Interested in Trade for Hurricanes Stud Defenseman
The St. Louis Blues have added plenty of young talent this offseason, and they’re reportedly still pursuing another piece on the left side of their blue line: Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin.
Robert Thomas News / The Hockey Writers / August 3
NHL Rumors: Thomas Trade, Red Wings GM, and No-Trade Loophole
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, an NHL-confirmed contract grey area could reshape how no-move clauses are negotiated. Meanwhile, the St. Louis Blues and Robert Thomas have smoothed over potential tension.
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?"
St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / August 3
Do the Blues Need a Captain for 2026-27?
After trading Brayden Schenn at the 2026 Trade Deadline, the St. Louis Blues played the remainder of the 2025-26 season without a captain. The question of who will be the next captain remains unanswered with training camp set to open next month.
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.
Justin Carbonneau News / The Hockey Writers / July 31
Justin Carbonneau Must Light up the AHL to Earn a Spot on Blues’ Roster
Justin Carbonneau has already shown why the St. Louis Blues viewed him as a first-round talent. The 19-year-old forward has one of the most exciting offensive skill sets in the organization, highlighted by an impressive shot, shifty puck skills, and the ability to create opportunities for himself and his teammates.
Alexander Nikishin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 28
St. Louis Blues Interested In Alexander Nikishin
In a recent mailbag, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reported that the St. Louis Blues have expressed interest in Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin.
St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / July 25
3 Blues Players Primed for a Breakout Season in 2026-27
The St. Louis Blues know what it takes to build a competitive team in the NHL. It is not always about making the biggest offseason move or finding the next superstar.
Sergei Zubov News / Daily Faceoff / July 24
Former NHLer Sergei Zubov hired by Blues as advisor to hockey operations
The St. Louis Blues are bringing a Hall of Famer into their front office. On Friday, the Blues announced that they are hiring former NHL defenseman Sergei Zubov as an advisor to hockey operations.
Julien Gauthier News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 21
Julien Gauthier Signs One-Year Deal With Brynas IF
Former Carolina Hurricanes first-round pick Julien Gauthier will take his talents overseas for the 2026-27 season. Gauthier has signed a one-year contract with the SHL’s Brynas IF.
St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / July 21
Blues GM Steen Learning From Armstrong’s Biggest Mistake With Connor McMichael’s Contract
The biggest move of the St. Louis Blues’ summer was trading Jordan Kyrou to the Washington Capitals. The return included forward Connor McMichael, whom new General Manager (GM) Alexander Steen signed to a six-year extension, making him an unrestricted free agent when it expires after 2031-32.
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.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 22
NHL Rumors: What about a Jimmy Snuggerud extension; Blue Jackets have three RFAs they still need to take care of
Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic: (mailbag) St. Louis Blues forward Jimmy Snuggerud is entering the final year of his entry-level deal. If the sides want to get an extension in place before the start of the season, which seems unlikely at this point, it would likely be bridge deal at a reasonable cap hit.
St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / July 21
Reasons for Blues Fans to Be Optimistic in 2026-27
The St. Louis Blues enter the 2026-27 season with renewed optimism after a year of transition. Following a disappointing 2025-26 campaign, the organization has reshaped its roster, created more competition within the lineup, and established a new direction under Alexander Steen.
St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / July 20
Blues’ Projected Defense Pairings Look Good for the 2026-27 Season
The St. Louis Blues continue to prepare for the 2026-27 season. Earlier this month, I took a look at what the team’s forward lines could look like and gave my preferences.
St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / July 18
St. Louis Blues’ 2026-27 Standout Games to Watch
The 2026-27 St. Louis Blues schedule is here. We had the draft, free agency is open, and now we have the schedule. Hockey truly is right around the corner.
Wyatt Kalynuk News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 17
Wyatt Kalynuk Signs With EC Salzburg
Former Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Wyatt Kalynuk will extend his career in Europe. After one-year stops in Finland and Russia, the 29 year old has signed a contract with EC Salzburg of Austria’s IceHL per an announcement from the University of Wisconsin, where Kalynuk is an alum.
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 16
Blues lock up Connor McMichael with a six-year deal
The St. Louis Blues haven't have a chance to watch McMichael suit up in uniform during the regular season, but the team's management already knows this much: It wasn't about to let him sniff free agency.
Oskar Sundqvist News / Field Level Media / July 10
Blues re-sign F Oskar Sundqvist to 1-year contract
The St. Louis Blues brought back forward Oskar Sundqvist, who was an unrestricted free agent, on a one-year, two-way contract on Friday. Sundqvist signed a deal worth $850,000 at the NHL level and $300,000 at the American Hockey League level.
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 4
NHL teams are finally realizing offer sheets are a viable (and smart) strategy
NHL general managers are finally starting to realize restricted free agency is not only a viable strategy, it might also be one of the best options teams can have in finding impact talent.
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 4
Flyers' offer sheet for Leo Carlsson is one of NHL's boldest moves in years
The Philadelphia Flyers sent shockwaves through the NHL on Friday afternoon when they announced that they signed Anaheim Ducks restricted free agent Leo Carlsson to a five-year offer sheet.
Keith Tkachuk News / Daily Faceoff / July 1
Blues promote Keith Tkachuk to advisor to president of hockey operations
The St. Louis Blues made several altercations to their front office, as the team has announced that they’ve promoted Keith Tkachuk to advisor to president of hockey operations, promoted Chris Thorburn to director of player development, and hired Robert Bortuzzo as a pro scout, according to NHL.com’s Lou Korac.
St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / June 25
Report: Blues tell teams Parayko, Thomas off the market for trades
A couple of players rumored to be moved this offseason are apparently off the market. According to Frank Seravalli, the St. Louis Blues have notified teams across the NHL that forward Robert Thomas and defenseman Colton Parayko are no longer available to be traded.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 24
Jordan Kyrou, Alex Tuch moves show Capitals still believe title window is open
The Washington Capitals are not messing around this offseason, and they are making it very clear that they still see themselves as Stanley Cup contenders in the very near future.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 25
Have the Senators found their replacement for Brady Tkachuk in William Eklund?
Trades are abundant this NHL offseason.
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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