St. Louis Blues: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Blues’ Marc-Andre Gaudet Clears Waivers

September 20: As expected, Gaudet has cleared waivers, and he’s been assigned to AHL Springfield, the Blues shared this afternoon. The St. Louis training camp roster is now at 39 players.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Binnington’s uphill battle begins for the 2026-27 season following poor preseason performance

The 2026-27 season has officially started with a 2-1 loss for the St. Louis Blues against the Dallas Stars. Overall, it was a pretty good look for a lot of the prospects showcased, as well as some of the key players fighting for roster spots. There was one area, and one player in particular, that had a bit of a sour taste.

Maddox Dagenais News / Bleedin' Blue / September 20

Dagenais showed flashes of offensively excellence in first pro hockey game

The 16th overall pick of the 2026 NHL Draft made his St. Louis Blues preseason debut. Maddox Dagenais showed exactly why he was selected, as he did not disappoint. Rocking a sweet No.

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

Three takeaways from Blues 2-1 loss to Dallas in preseason opener

The St. Louis Blues lost to the Dallas Stars in their opening game of the preseason, 2-1. Jordan Binnington was in net, and the NHL probables included Pius Suter, Alexey Toropchenko, Ross Johnston, and Jordan Binnington.

San Jose Sharks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

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

St. Louis Blues Make First Wave of Roster Cuts

The St. Louis Blues following last night’s 2-1 loss to the Dallas Stars, made their first round of preseason roster cuts. Eight players were cut from the roster with six heading to their AHL affiliate the Springfield Thunderbirds and two being assigned to their respective junior teams.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Doug Armstrong News / Bleedin' Blue / September 20

Does Doug Armstrong's message downplay the importance of a strong start?

With a Blues team that’s coming off back-to-back disappointing starts to their season, it’s somewhat surprising to see Armstrong seemingly take the pressure off getting off to a good start when speaking before training camp.

Dylan Peterson News / Bleedin' Blue / September 19

Dylan Peterson showing why he is a dark horse for the Blues

Preseason hockey, especially the first game of the preseason, is rarely about the final score. In a 2-1 loss to the Dallas Stars, the St. Louis Blues did not need to show seamless midseason execution, but an identity.

St. Louis Blues News / Inside The Rink / September 19

NHL Preseason Game Recap: Kaskimaki Scores Lone Blues Goal as Blues Drop Preseason Opener to Stars

The St. Louis Blues opened the 2026-27 preseason at home against the Dallas Stars on Saturday night. Despite a stronger second and third period, the Blues fell 2-1 to the Stars.

Marc-Andre Gaudet News / Daily Faceoff / September 19

Blues place Marc-Andre Gaudet on waivers

The St. Louis Blues have placed defenseman Marc-Andre Gaudet on waivers, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported Saturday afternoon. Gaudet, 22, is under contract through the end of the 2026-27 season at an $877,500 NHL cap hit.

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 19

Blues Place Marc-Andre Gaudet On Waivers

The first waiver placement of training camp is upon us. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports (Twitter link) that the Blues have placed defenseman Marc-Andre Gaudet on waivers.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 19

3 things St. Louis Blues need to do to contend in 2026-27

The St. Louis Blues are looking to get back into the postseason in 2026- 27. That’s the goal, and it was apparent in the moves that Alex Steen made in his first offseason as GM.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / September 19

Three players to watch in Blues preseason opener

This is it, folks. The St. Louis Blues are back in action with a preseason showdown against their opening night opponents, the Dallas Stars. Everyone,

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz

The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz

The '10K-yard, 80-TD NFL receivers' quiz

Connor McMichael News / The Hockey Writers / September 19

How Connor McMichael Bounces Back in First Season With the Blues

Connor McMichael is one of the many new faces joining the St. Louis Blues this season. After being dealt to St. Louis in a trade involving Jordan Kyrou, the 25-year-old forward will look to make an immediate impact in the Blues’ top six.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / September 19

3 storylines to watch in the Blues' preseason opener

With a short preseason schedule offering limited game action, every shift counts. The Blues' first game of the preseason will offer fans an early look at the organization's future with a prospect-heavy lineup.

St. Louis Blues News / Inside The Rink / September 18

St. Louis Blues Training Camp Notes: Takeaways from Days 1 and 2

The St. Louis Blues have officially opened training camp ahead of the 2026-27 NHL season. With 48 players competing for roster spots, including 27 forwards, 15 defensemen, and six goaltenders, there are plenty of storylines to follow.

Jimmy Snuggerud News / Bleedin' Blue / September 18

Snuggerud casts contract situation will play out on its own

With the new Collective Bargaining Agreement going into effect this week, many teams around the NHL scrambled to lock up their future. Washington secured Ryan Leonard and Justin Sourdif; Anaheim got their key superstar, Cutter Gauthier, and Drake Batherson of Ottawa agreed to an 8-year deal.

Jim Montgomery News / Bleedin' Blue / September 18

Montgomery may have found his opening night lineup on second day of training camp

The second day of the St. Louis Blues training camp sessions is underway, and surprise, surprise, there were no changes to Group A. This is a very good sign in the early stages of the 2026-27 season.

NHL News / Bleedin' Blue / September 18

Blackhawks follow Blues lead and name their next captain

Forever intertwined. The St. Louis Blues and Chicago Blackhawks are bitter rivals in their ferocious Central Division, and another key piece of their storied history just happened.

Logan Mailloux News / Bleedin' Blue / September 18

Slow start could prove costly for Logan Mailloux in 2026-27

St. Louis Blues defenseman Logan Mailloux joined the club last season, brimming with plenty of hype. However, a slow start put a damper on the optimism, calling into question the trade that sent Zack Bolduc to the Montreal Canadiens.

Pavel Buchnevich News / Bleedin' Blue / September 18

Blues need Buchnevich to prove he still belongs in the top-six

When the St. Louis Blues opened training camp, head coach Jim Montgomery immediately placed Pavel Buchnevich alongside Mason McTavish and Connor McMichael on the second line.

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.

Mason Mctavish News / The Hockey Writers / September 14