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2 winners and 2 losers of the Blues preseason so far

The St. Louis Blues have had a very interesting preseason thus far to kick off the 2026-27 season. In a two-game stint against the Dallas Stars, they lost both contests, 2-1. There have been a couple of players sent back to the AHL level, as well as their junior hockey team in Canada.

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ASU Review Raises Questions After Matthew Mayich’s Collapse

Arizona State University has released its initial review of the August 20 hockey team workout that ended with Matthew Mayich collapsing and being rushed to the hospital.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / September 23

The Blues' blue line is starting to take shape

The St. Louis Blues preseason is about 50 percent complete, with only two more games remaining. There are still a fair amount of questions, particularly on the defensive side, but this opening night roster is getting very close to complete.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / September 23

Blues launch Blue Note+ network: what fans need to know

The St. Louis Blues are officially ushering in a new era for local broadcast television with the launch of Blue Note+, the Blues' new, fully owned multimedia network.

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NHL News / Inside The Rink / September 23

Springfield Thunderbirds Announce Training Camp Roster

The Springfield Thunderbirds 2026-27 season starts next Saturday when they face the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on the road in a rematch of last season’s Eastern Conference Finals.

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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.

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 22

Blues Open To Moving Some Forward Depth

We’ve seen an uptick in waiver activity around the NHL the last couple of days and that should only continue in the days leading up to the start of the regular season. In the meantime, teams that don’t want to risk losing a player for no return are looking to the trade market.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / September 22

One major question for each Blues forward in 2026-27

We've already asked the big questions for the St. Louis Blues' goaltenders and defensemen as we approach the 2026-27 season, and now it's time to talk about the forwards.

Dylan Peterson News / The Hockey Writers / September 22

Dylan Peterson Is Making His Case for a Blues Opening Night Roster Spot

Dylan Peterson knows exactly what is at stake. After spending the past two seasons developing in the American Hockey League (AHL) with the Springfield Thunderbirds, the 24-year-old forward is trying to show that he can finally make the jump to the St.

NHL News / Bleedin' Blue / September 22

Three takeaways from Blues preseason series loss to Dallas, 2-1

The St. Louis Blues are now halfway through their preseason slate and once again were defeated 2-1 by the Dallas Stars. With two very different rosters, there are a good number of positives to come away from this game. With a more NHL-ready roster, the Blues locked down a few key roster battles.

Tyler Tucker News / Bleedin' Blue / September 22

Tyler Tucker injury could create opportunity for Blues first-rounder

Perhaps the worst thing that could have happened to St. Louis Blues defenseman Tyler Tucker is getting hurt at this point in training camp. Tucker, a depth defenseman at his best, is already on the bubble.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 22

3 Takeaways From Blues’ Preseason Loss to Stars

The St. Louis Blues took the ice for their second preseason game on Monday night. For the second straight game, they faced the Dallas Stars. For the second straight game, the Blues fell, 2-1.

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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 / Bleedin' Blue / September 22

One major question for each Blues defenseman in 2026-27

The NHL's regular season kicks off next week and, as we approach the start of 2026-27, we're asking major questions about each major player on the St. Louis Blues.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / September 21

Blues projected to spend another season in the 'mushy middle'

Stop me if you've heard this one before: the St. Louis Blues start the season slow, fumbling around in the basement of the Western Conference, only to surge late in the season and push for a playoff spot.

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NHL News / Bleedin' Blue / September 21

3 players to watch as Blues look to bounce back with a more NHL-ready roster against Stars

Wake up, everyone; it is Game Day for the St. Louis Blues. It is time for another matchup with the Dallas Stars, and this time it will be in Dallas. After going with a prospect-heavy lineup in the first game, it is time for some of the NHL regulars to make their first appearance of the season.

Elliotte Friedman News / Bleedin' Blue / September 21

Elliotte Friedman reveals next round of Blues trades before season begins

The St. Louis Blues will have numerous roster decisions to make before the 2026-27 regular season officially begins. And those decisions could lead to some players being moved out in the coming days or weeks.

Joel Hofer News / Bleedin' Blue / September 21

Hofer continues to fly under the radar as 2026-27 season approaches

The reins have been handed to Joel Hofer as the next franchise goaltender for the St. Louis Blues. Well, not officially, but it is pretty much a done deal. With the first preseason game come and gone, Jordan Binnington did not erase the pain from last season’s abysmal showing.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / September 21

Blues prospect report, Buchelnikov and Korotky leading early

While the NHL and AHL sides of the St. Louis Blues system are still in camp, the rest of the pipeline is already underway and into their regular season.

St. Louis Blues News / Bleedin' Blue / September 20

Lindstein just made Montgomery’s opening night decision a lot easier

After the first preseason game, the St. Louis Blues have made some great strides toward their opening night lineup. Their opponent will be the same as the one they lost 2-1 to, the Dallas Stars, but they will be at full strength on October 2. Hoping to play in that game on October 2 is a defenseman who is doing everything right so far.

Jake Neighbours News / The Hockey Writers / September 20

Blues’ Jake Neighbours Can Still Bounce Back Regardless of Role

After recording a career-high 46 points in 2024-25, Jake Neighbours took a noticeable step backward in 2025-26. He recorded just 15 goals and 36 points.

Marc-Andre Gaudet News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 20

Blues’ Marc-Andre Gaudet Clears Waivers

September 20: As expected, Gaudet has cleared waivers, and he’s been assigned to AHL Springfield, the Blues shared this afternoon. The St. Louis training camp roster is now at 39 players.

Jordan Binnington News / Bleedin' Blue / September 20

Binnington’s uphill battle begins for the 2026-27 season following poor preseason performance

The 2026-27 season has officially started with a 2-1 loss for the St. Louis Blues against the Dallas Stars. Overall, it was a pretty good look for a lot of the prospects showcased, as well as some of the key players fighting for roster spots. There was one area, and one player in particular, that had a bit of a sour taste.

St. Louis Blues News / Inside The Rink / September 20

St. Louis Blues Make First Wave of Roster Cuts

The St. Louis Blues following last night’s 2-1 loss to the Dallas Stars, made their first round of preseason roster cuts. Eight players were cut from the roster with six heading to their AHL affiliate the Springfield Thunderbirds and two being assigned to their respective junior teams.

St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / September 20