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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 23
Blues Trade Jordan Kyrou to Capitals
The St. Louis Blues make a major move ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft, acquiring Connor McMichael, Milton Gästrin, and the 16th overall pick from the Washington Capitals in exchange for forward Jordan Kyrou.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 23
Grading Tuesday's blockbuster NHL trades: Have Senators found their replacement for Brady Tkachuk in William Eklund?
Trades are abundant this NHL offseason.
The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history
There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.
St. Louis Blues News / Inside The Rink / June 21
ECHL: Three New Players to See in Worcester With Affiliation Change
The Worcester Railers have a new affiliation moving forward as they’ll be the ECHL affiliate of the St. Louis Blues. That means their AHL affiliate will be the Springfield Thunderbirds, whose arena just so happens to be 53 miles away from the Railers.
St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / June 21
How the Blues Can Trade up in the 2026 NHL Draft
Every draft cycle brings the same temptation for teams sitting in the middle of the first round. Do you stay patient and trust your board, or do you try to force your way into the elite tier of the draft?
St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 20
Blues Announce New ECHL Affiliation
Every summer, there are at least one or two AHL/ECHL affiliation changes. The Islanders’ upheaval of their feeder system, highlighted by their choice to relocate their longstanding AHL club in Bridgeport to Hamilton, Ontario, left their ECHL affiliate since 2017, the Worcester Railers, without a parent for next season as well.
St. Louis Blues News / Inside The Rink / June 20
ECHL: Worcester Railers Name St. Louis Blues as New NHL Affiliate
The Worcester Railers have named the St.Louis Blues as their new NHL affililate with a multi-year extension that carries them through the 2030-31 season.
Jordan Binnington News / The Hockey Writers / June 19
Suggested Trade Sends Blues’ Jordan Binnington to the Panthers
The St. Louis Blues have some decisions to make this summer. Should they keep all three of their first-round picks? Should they move on from Jordan Kyrou?
Colton Parayko News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 19
Where could Blues’ Colton Parayko go after failed Sabres trade?
The St. Louis Blues attempted to trade Colton Parayko to the Buffalo Sabres, but their defenseman nixed it. Now, there is a belief that they could still trade him to a different team, according to ESPN insider Ryan Clark.
St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / June 17
Which Blues’ Free Agents Should Be Re-Signed?
Now that the Stanley Cup Final is over, the NHL prepares for the 2026-27 season. With a little over 10 days until free agency begins, teams will look at their list of pending restricted and unrestricted free agents and decide who they aim to re-sign and who they will be willing to let walk in free agency.
St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 16
Free Agent Focus: St. Louis Blues
Free agency is now less than a month away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. Even with the UFA crop being thinned out in recent months, there will be some quality veterans set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign.
St. Louis Blues News / The Lead / June 16
What Can the St. Louis Blues Do in the First Round of the NHL Draft?
With the two-week warning period for the 2026 NHL Entry Draft approaching, the St. Louis Blues face some big decisions that will shape the present and the future.
Jordan Kyrou News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 16
Blues’ Jordan Kyrou could waive no-trade clause to join Islanders
The future of Jordan Kyrou in St. Louis continues to generate speculation, and the New York Islanders are emerging as a team to watch for the star forward.
Jim Montgomery News / The Hockey Writers / June 15
Blues Announce New Coaching Staff Additions Under Jim Montgomery
The St. Louis Blues have completed their assistant coaching staff for the 2026-27 season, officially adding Greg Cronin, Vaclav “Vinny” Prospal, and Jeremy Coupal to Jim Montgomery’s bench group.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 15
Blues Hire Greg Cronin, Vinny Prospal As Assistant Coaches
The St. Louis Blues have added more head coaching experience to their bench. The club hired Greg Cronin and Vaclav Prospal to assistant coach roles on Jim Montgomery‘s bench.
Jim Montgomery News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 15
Blues add ex-Ducks head coach to Jim Montgomery’s staff
The St. Louis Blues have hired Greg Cronin and Vaclav “Vinny” Prospal as assistant coaches on multi-year contracts for the 2026-27 season under head coach Jim Montgomery, the team announced on Monday.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 15
Blues make four changes to coaching, management staff
The new-look hockey operations in Gateway to the West is starting to take shape. On Monday, the St. Louis Blues announced that the team has hired Greg Cronin and Vaclav Prospal to multi-year contracts to be assistant coaches, starting next season.
St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / June 14
Looking Back at Alexander Steen’s Career Before Becoming Blues GM
On July 1, a new chapter begins for the St. Louis Blues when Alexander Steen officially steps into the role of general manager as Doug Armstrong steps down.
Jordan Kyrou News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 14
Blues’ Jordan Kyrou Offers Unique Trade Value
The St. Louis Blues are caught in limbo, without much momentum driving towards either a rebuild or the postseason. That stasis landed multiple Blues stars on the trade market at the 2026 Trade Deadline.
Will Bitten News / Inside The Rink / June 12
AHL: Charlotte Checkers Sign Four
The Charlotte Checkers announced they’ve signed four players to a one-year, one-way AHL contract. Those players are forward Will Bitten, defensemen Mitch Vande Sompel, Luca Fantilli, and goalie Vinnie Purpura, Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster Bitten spent last season in the KHL.
Jordan Kyrou News / Daily Faceoff / June 10
What is the trade market for Jordan Kyrou?
It was a challenging year for the St. Louis Blues, and core forwards Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou were no exception. Thomas was reportedly very nearly traded at the deadline, and Kyrou’s name has been in the rumor mill for years.
Steve Ott News / Inside The Rink / June 10
AHL: Steve Ott Signs Two-Year Extension to Coach the Thunderbirds
This morning, Doug Armstrong, the Blues President of Hockey Operations and General Manager, announced that Steve Ott and the Blues signed a two-year extension for him to remain the coach of the Blues AHL affiliate.
Robert Thomas News / NHL Trade Talk / June 6
Is He Really Untouchable? Fans Aren’t Buying the New Robert Thomas Trade Narrative
According to Andy Strickland, “Robert Thomas trade rumors can be put to rest. The #stlblues are not looking to move their #1 center. Expect Thomas to be
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 5
Assessing trade destinations for disgruntled Red Wings center Dylan Larkin
Dylan Larkin, U.S. Olympian and Detroit Red Wings star center, has requested a trade.
St. Louis Blues News / NHL Trade Talk / May 23
Blues Looking to Move Up in the Draft, Big Trade On the Table
TSN’s Darren Dreger notes that the St. Louis Blues are a team to watch heading into the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Why? Because there’s a sense they are keen to move up, and the San Jose Sharks might be open to trading down.
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