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The blueprint behind naming Robert Thomas the next captain

The decision to name Robert Thomas as the 25th captain in Blues history wasn't decided in a summer boardroom. The decision stemmed from a flat, uninspired intermission at the Enterprise Center late in the 2025-26 season.

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Dylan Holloway was a bargain last season but can he still deliver at a higher price

The St. Louis Blues found their perfect trio last season, but it was done at the last possible second. Dylan Holloway, Robert Thomas, and Jimmy Snuggerud were incredible together as the first line, and the hope is that it continues next season. Speaking of Holloway, he was rewarded for his excellent efforts last season with a brand new contract.

Jim Montgomery News / Bleedin' Blue / September 4

Blues' Jim Montgomery could make or break his team this month

St. Louis Blues head coach Jim Montgomery has a significant responsibility on his shoulders in September. The start of training camp will lead to crucial decisions based on the team’s best interests.

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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?"

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Matthew Mayich News / Inside The Rink / September 3

ASU Police Launch Investigation Into Matthew Mayich’s Collapse

Matthew Mayich went to practice on the morning of August 20, 2026. He was joining his new teammates for an outdoor workout. Mayich was preparing for his first season with the Sun Devils after transferring from Clarkson University.

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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.

Justin Carbonneau News / Bleedin' Blue / September 3

Justin Carbonneau will force his way into the NHL by Christmas

The St. Louis Blues are going to be leading their next era of hockey with youth. Robert Thomas, who is the only member outside of their core group over the age of 25, was just named the 25th captain in franchise history at 28 years old. With that said, a number of younger players are going to be entering roles where the expectation is high.

Robert Thomas News / The Hockey Writers / September 3

New Blues’ Captain Robert Thomas Has a Chance at a 90-Point Season

Robert Thomas, the newly named captain of the St. Louis Blues, enters the 2026-27 season at 27 years old and firmly established as one of the most important players on the St.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / September 3

Will Mason McTavish or Connor McMichael have more points?

Alex Steen and the new Blues front office did a lot of work this offseason, giving the top six a makeover. If they wanted to have a more consistent season, they needed to shake up the roster and get more production from their top two lines.

Jimmy Snuggerud News / Bleedin' Blue / September 3

Jimmy Snuggerud deserved better from The Athletic’s top 150 ranking

With only a few more weeks left until the official start of the 2026-27 season for the St. Louis Blues, there was a flurry of news spread out today. The new home for watching the Blues was announced as local fans will turn to Prime for their viewing needs, and Robert Thomas was also named the 25th captain in franchise history.

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 2

St. Louis Blues Announce New Leadership Group

The St. Louis Blues didn’t wait too long to name its next captain. According to a team announcement, the Blues have center Robert Thomas captain ahead of the 2026-27 season.

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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.

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St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / September 2

Blues name Robert Thomas 25th captain in franchise history

One of the top players in the game is going to lead his team onto the ice this season. On Wednesday, the St. Louis Blues announced that the team has named

Robert Thomas News / The Hockey Writers / September 2

St. Louis Blues Name Robert Thomas Captain

The St. Louis Blues announced on Wednesday afternoon that forward Robert Thomas has been named the new captain of the team. Thomas, entering his ninth season, will be the 25th captain in franchise history.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / September 2

5 Blues that are a lock for a point increase for 2026-27

Last season, the St. Louis Blues had the ninth-least amount of goals forced with 230. Nobody reached the 30-goal plateau and the highest point total belonged to Robert Thomas at a lowly 64 points. The hope is that the new additions to the top-six and the blue line will bring a lot more offense to the table.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / September 2

St. Louis Blues heading to Prime Video

The St. Louis Blues have finally solved their local TV puzzle. After months of uncertainty, the club has officially announced a multi-year deal with Amazon Prime Video to become the exclusive local streaming home for Blues hockey, starting with the coming 2026-27 season.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / September 2

3 Blues prospects with the most to lose this preseason

The St. Louis Blues have an exciting future with a bunch of young players either ready to make an impact or coming in the next couple of years. While it

St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / September 1

Report: Blues prospect Matthew Mayich has ‘zero chance of recovery’ following collapse at ASU, lawyer says

A concerning development regarding an unfortunate saga out west. According to a story by Robert Anglen of The Arizona Republic, a lawyer representing St.

Dylan Holloway News / The Hockey Writers / August 31

Dylan Holloway’s Potential for the Blues Depends on Staying Healthy

Dylan Holloway has already shown the St. Louis Blues what he can do when he is healthy. The next step is finding out how good he can be over an 84-game schedule.

Matthew Mayich News / Total Pro Sports / August 29

Shocking Details Emerge About Military-Style Workout That Left Blues Prospect In A Coma

Arizona State hockey star Matthew Mayich remains in a coma after he collapsed during an intense outdoor workout last week. Mayich, who was 21, suffered what investigators believe could have been a cardiac event during the session on Thursday morning in Tempe.

St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / August 28

Blues prospect collapsed during ‘military-style workout’ at ASU

More details have come out regarding a scary incident in the desert. According to Katie Strang and Adam Kilgore of The Athletic, St. Louis Blues prospect and Arizona State University defenseman Matthew Mayich collapsed during an offseason workout last Thursday, sending him to the hospital.

Jonathan Drouin News / Professor Press Box / August 25

Jonathan Drouin Has Had a Complicated Hockey Life

There is a reason Jonathan Drouin's name still catches my attention when it comes up. Recently, I saw some discussion about him being a potential PTO for several teams.