2026-27 St. Louis Blues Season Preview

The St. Louis Blues reshaped their roster for the 2026–27 season, which saw them add center depth, defensive stability, and physicality while parting ways with their leading goal scorer from the past three seasons. The Blues plan to be more competitive this season.

Key Additions

Mason McTavish (C) – Acquired from Anaheim on June 26th in exchange for the No. 15 and No. 29 picks in the 2026 draft. The 23-year-old scored 16 goals and 32 assists in 72 games last season, bringing size, and top-six scoring punch.

Connor McMichael (C) – Acquired from Washington on June 23rd in exchange for Jordan Kyrou, along with prospect Milton Gastrin and the No. 16 pick in the 2026 draft. The 25-year-old scored 20 goals and 26 assists in 82 games last season, bringing speed, skill, and middle-six depth. He signed a six-year extension and is expected to play a third-line role.

Brandon Carlo (D) – Acquired from Toronto on June 27th in exchange for two third-round picks in the 2026 draft. The 29-year-old right-shot defenseman brings size, stability, and top-four minutes.

Ross Johnston (LW) – Signed a three-year deal on July 1st. The 30-year-old brings physicality, grit, and bottom-six depth, expected to play a fourth-line role.

Dillon Dube (C) – Signed a one-year deal on July 1st. The 28-year-old brings two-way play, versatility, and middle-six depth, expected to play a bottom-six role.

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Key Subtractions

Jordan Kyrou (RW) – Traded to Washington on June 23rd in the McMichael deal. The 28-year-old scored 18 goals and 28 assists in 67 games last season, a significant loss of top-six scoring and skill.

Jonathan Drouin (LW) – Bought out and released. The 31-year-old had 10 goals and 18 points in 68 games, removing veteran depth and scoring from the bottom six.

Matthew Kessel (D) – Departed in free agency. The 26-year-old right-shot defenseman had five assists in 68 games, a loss of youth and depth from the third pairing.

Justin Holl (D) – Departed in free agency. The 34-year-old left-shot defenseman had five assists in 68 games, removing veteran presence and stability from the third pairing.

Robby Fabbri (LW) – Departed in free agency. The 30-year-old had 10 goals and 18 points in 68 games, a loss of veteran depth and scoring.

Impact on 2026–27

The Blues’ offseason moves signal a clear push toward competitiveness. McTavish and McMichael add solid depth and scoring to the top nine, while Carlo bolsters the defense. The departures of Kyrou, Drouin, and Kessel remove veteran presence and skill, but the additions should push St. Louis up the standings. Did the Blues do enough to be in the playoff hunt, with a deeper, more balanced lineup pushing for their first postseason appearance since 2023?

Salary Cap Situation

Projected cap hit – $99,630,832
Roster – 23/23
Projected cap space – $4,369,168
Deadline cap space – $20,181,395

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