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NHL Predictions: March 18th St. Louis Blues vs Calgary Flames

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Blues riding post-break surge into clash with struggling Flames

As much as it is a long shot for the St. Louis Blues to make the playoffs, they have a golden chance to keep the faith when they continue their road trip Wednesday against the slumping Calgary Flames.

Doug Armstrong News / NHL Trade Talk / March 17

Frontrunner to Replace Armstrong as Team Canada GM

Doug Armstrong’s tenure as general manager of Team Canada has come to an end, closing the chapter on one of the most successful runs in Hockey Canada history.

Robert Thomas News / Inside The Rink / March 18

What’s Next for Robert Thomas Heading Into the Offseason?

Robert Thomas entered the 2026 NHL trade deadline as one of the most talked-about names on the market. By the time the deadline passed, the Blues center remained in place, leaving many to wonder whether the speculation fell flat or if a bigger move is still ahead.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

St. Louis Blues News / NHL Trade Talk / March 17

Doug Armstrong Floats Interesting Name To Replace Him as Team Canada GM

Doug Armstrong has officially stepped down as general manager of Canada’s men’s national hockey team, marking the end of a significant chapter in international hockey leadership.

St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / March 17

Doug Armstrong steps down as Canada’s Olympic men’s hockey GM

A changing of the guard is set for one of international hockey’s superpowers. In an interview with Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic, Doug Armstrong stated that he is stepping down as general manager of Canada’s Olympic Men’s Hockey Team.

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 17

Doug Armstrong Steps Down As Team Canada GM

Following the 2026 Winter Olympics, Doug Armstrong has stepped down as the general manager of Team Canada’s Olympic men’s hockey team per Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic.

St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / March 15

Blues’ Standouts of the Week: Resilience, Goaltending, and the Youth Movement

The St. Louis Blues finished this week with a 3-0-1 record. The team continues to have success following the deadline, not to mention continuing to face playoff-bound teams in the league.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 15

Blues bid to continue recent road success in clash vs. Jets

Some stellar play away from home has the St. Louis Blues enjoying their most successful stretch of the season. Meanwhile, the Winnipeg Jets have been solid at home, of late.

St. Louis Blues News / Breakaway on SI / March 14

Blues Ascending Amid Recent Winning Streak

After looking like a team that was clearly at the bottom of the league and on pace to receive a top-five draft pick in this year's NHL Draft, the St. Louis Blues are on the come-up.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 13

Robert Thomas tallies deep in OT as Blues overtake Oilers

Robert Thomas scored with nine seconds left in overtime to give the St. Louis Blues a 3-2 comeback win over the visiting Edmonton Oilers on Friday. Down 2-0 with less than eight minutes remaining in the third period, the Blues equalized on goals from Pius Suter and Cam Fowler.