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Breaking down the Blues' 1-2 start for the 2026-27 season

The Blues opened their 2026-27 regular season with a gauntlet of a three-game road trip visiting Dallas, Colorado, and Chicago. They are heading home with a 1-2-0 record after a little of everything.

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Blues need Pavel Buchnevich to prove he truly belongs

The St. Louis Blues have a bit of a dilemma on their hands regarding Pavel Buchnevich. The 31-year-old has hit the 20-goal mark in six straight seasons, with one 30-goal campaign sprinkled in the mix.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / October 6

The schedule gives the Blues a bit of a reprieve this week

The St. Louis Blues started their season with a couple of split decisions: a decisive victory over the Dallas Stars, followed by a disastrous defeat at the hands of the Colorado Avalanche where the Blues got their doors blown off.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / October 6

These three Blues have had a disappointing start to the 2026-27 season

The St. Louis Blues followed up their incredibly exciting 4-0 victory in Dallas on Friday with an equally disheartening 1-6 loss in Colorado on Saturday.

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NHL News / Bleedin' Blue / October 6

Thomas has the best chance for an offensive explosion against the Bedard-less Blackhawks

The St. Louis Blues are set to do battle against the Chicago Blackhawks for the first time this season on Tuesday night. This is going to be a great matchup, as the Blues are still settling into the season with their third game of 2026-27, and the Blackhawks are still winless.

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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.

Robert Thomas News / Bleedin' Blue / October 5

Robert Thomas enters new territory as Blues captain

St. Louis Blues captain Robert Thomas has entered a new territory. The Blues are in a position to really make a charge into a new era, one that could lead back to a Stanley Cup.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / October 5

Blues early powerplay struggles may be a red flag

The St. Louis Blues kicked off their 2026-27 season with a statement road win over the Dallas Stars: Joel Hofer made 25 saves in a shutout, and Mason McTavish had exactly the kind of debut you would hope for.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / October 5

Overreaction or reality after the first weekend for the Blues?

The Blues’ first weekend of games kicked off with the highest of highs and ended with the lowest of lows. We saw them go into Dallas and blow them out 4-0, then go to Colorado and take the other end of a 6-1 blowout.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / October 5

Blues prospect Report: Fitzgerald, Jiricek, Carbonneau and more

The St. Louis Blues' prospect pool is spread across more than 10 leagues on two continents, and this week nearly all of them had a player in action. College hockey and the AHL opened their seasons, the Swedish and Swiss leagues kept rolling, and the KHL is well into its schedule.

Alexey Toropchenko News / Field Level Media / October 4

Blues F Alexey Toropchenko (upper-body injury) out at least 6 weeks

St. Louis Blues forward Alexey Toropchenko will miss at least six weeks because of an upper-body injury, the team announced on Sunday. Toropchenko, 27, sustained an apparent right shoulder injury in the season opener, a 4-0 win at the Dallas Stars on Friday.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / October 4

Breaking down the Blues' replacement options in Toropchenko's absence

The St. Louis Blues announced Sunday afternoon that forward Alexei Toropchenko, will be re-evaluated in six weeks with an upper-body injury. The Russian forward's injury marks the third long-term absence of the season with only two regular season games played.

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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 / The Hockey Writers / October 4

Blues Weekly Prospect Report: Dagenais and Korotky Among Prospects Heating Up

With the St. Louis Blues season underway, their prospects are also getting their seasons started across North America and overseas. Several players in the organization have already made strong early impressions with their respective teams, giving the Blues plenty to keep an eye on as the season progresses.

Alexey Toropchenko News / The Hockey Writers / October 4

Blues’ Alexey Toropchenko to Miss Next 6 Weeks

The St. Louis Blues announced on Sunday afternoon that forward Alexey Toropchenko sustained an upper-body injury during Friday’s game against the Dallas Stars.

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Jordan Binnington News / Bleedin' Blue / October 4

Jordan Binnington’s rough night raises new questions for Blues

So, Jordan Binnington had a rough outing against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night. That statement is like saying water is wet. The two egregious miscues by the St.

Alexey Toropchenko News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 4

Blues’ Alexey Toropchenko Out Six Weeks With Upper-Body Injury

October 4: Toropchenko will be sidelined until at least mid-November, as the Blues announced that his upper-body ailment will be re-evaluated in six weeks.

St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / October 4

Blues’ Standouts of the Week: Hofer, Dvorsky, and Suter

It is time for our first look at the St. Louis Blues’ standouts of the week. The team played only two games, shutting out the Dallas Stars on Friday and losing a tough one Saturday against the Colorado Avalanche.

NHL News / Bleedin' Blue / October 4

Three stars of the first week of the 2026-27 Blues season

The St. Louis Blues got a bit of a later start than the rest of the NHL, but also had to endure a back-to-back to start the season. Splitting it up with

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 4

3 Takeaways From Blues’ 6-1 Loss to the Avalanche

After an outstanding win to open the season on Friday, the St. Louis Blues hoped for a repeat performance against the Colorado Avalanche. Unfortunately, the team got a taste of reality, losing 6-1 to their rivals.

Justin Carbonneau News / Bleedin' Blue / October 4

First night, first goal: Carbonneau starts his Springfield season on the right note

Justin Carbonneau did not waste any time to announce himself in the AHL. Three minutes and 11 seconds into the Springfield Thunderbirds' 2026-27 opener, the St.

Alexey Toropchenko News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 3

Blues’ Alexey Toropchenko Out With Upper-Body Injury

The St. Louis Blues took a hit to the roster in Friday’s season opener. Depth winger Alexey Toropchenko sustained an upper-body injury that will force him out of the lineup.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 3

Blues eager to extend strong start in clash vs. Avalanche

The St. Louis Blues have started slowly in each of the past four seasons, but maybe this one will be different. The Blues made a strong start on Friday, defeating the Dallas Stars 4-0 in the season opener.

Joel Hofer News / Field Level Media / October 3

Joel Hofer, Blues start season with shutout win over Stars

Joel Hofer made 25 saves for his ninth career shutout and contributed an assist as the visiting St. Louis Blues beat the Dallas Stars 4-0 on Friday in the season opener for both teams.

Tyler Tucker News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 30

Blues’ Tyler Tucker Undergoes Knee Surgery

09/30/2026: Just two days after their announcement that Mailloux underwent surgery and would be re-evaluated in eight weeks, the Blues also issued an update detailing the full extent of Tucker’s injury.

St. Louis Blues News / Inside The Rink / September 28

St. Louis Blues Get Tough News on Two Defensemen Ahead of Season Opener

The St. Louis Blues will begin the 2026-27 season on Friday night against the Stars in Dallas. They will do so without two key pieces on the blueline. Today Alex Steen said Tyler Tucker is week-to-week and will get a second opinion on his knee.

St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / September 28

Blues place Logan Mailloux, Tyler Tucker on injured reserve

The St. Louis Blues placed a pair of defensemen on the injured reserve list Monday as they continue to pare down their roster ahead of opening day. The Blues officially announced that Logan Mailloux will be re-evaluated in eight weeks after undergoing successful surgery on his right hand.