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2 early Blues trade candidates after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The St. Louis Blues tried to rally after a brutal start and fight their way into a playoff position this season. It was a familiar task, because the Blues were even worse out of the gate in 2024-25 than they were with their 3-7-2 start in 2025-26.

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 24

Doug Armstrong, Alexander Steen Sharing GM Duties Through Draft

As previously announced a few summers ago, Alexander Steen will become the full-time General Manager of the St. Louis Blues on July 1st, 2026, while current General Manager Doug Armstrong will become the team’s President of Hockey Operations.

Alexander Steen News / Field Level Media / April 24

Alexander Steen taking reins as Blues GM on July 1

Alexander Steen will take the baton from Doug Armstrong and officially become the St. Louis Blues' general manager on July 1, the team confirmed Friday.

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Jordan Kyrou News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 24

Blues’ Jordan Kyrou to be ready for training camp after knee procedure

It was a difficult season for the St. Louis Blues. They finished the year at 37-33-12, placing them in fifth in the Central Division, as the Blues missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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St. Louis Blues News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 23

2 early Blues trade targets after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The St. Louis Blues had high hopes as the year got underway. They had pushed the Presidents Trophy-winning Winnipeg Jets to double overtime of the seventh game in the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs and they had responded well to head coach Jim Montgomery after he took over from Drew Bannister after the first quarter of the schedule had been played.

Jordan Kyrou News / Daily Faceoff / April 23

Blues’ Jordan Kyrou undergoes knee procedure, expected back for training camp

While the Stanley Cup playoffs are off and running, the offseason has already begun for NHL teams that missed the playoffs. That means for any of their players that were playing through bumps and bruises, now is the time to get any needed treatment and heal up over the summer.

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 23

Jordan Kyrou Undergoes Minor Knee Surgery, Will Be Ready For Camp

Blues star winger Jordan Kyrou underwent a minor knee procedure this week that his not expected to impact his availability for next season’s training camp, the team announced Thursday.

St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / April 20

St. Louis Blues’ End of Season Awards and Distinctions

The St. Louis Blues finished the 2025-26 season with a 37-33-12 record for 86 points. It was a disappointing season for the Blues, who failed to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs and ended up selling at the trade deadline.

Claude Julien News / Inside The Rink / April 18

Blues Part Ways with Assistant Coaches Claude Julien, Mike Weber

The St. Louis Blues are moving in a new direction behind the bench, announcing Friday that they will not renew the contracts of assistant coaches Claude Julien and Mike Weber.

St. Louis Blues News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 18

Blues making coaching staff changes after missing playoffs

The St. Louis Blues announced on Friday that assistant coaches Claude Julien and Mike Weber will not have their contracts renewed. “I would like to thank Claude and Mike for their contributions during their time with the organization,” Blues general manager Doug Armstrong said in a statement.

St. Louis Blues News / The Hockey Writers / April 17

Blues’ Standouts of the Final Week: Snuggerud, Thomas, and a Commitment to Playing a Hard 60

The St. Louis Blues’ 2025-26 season is over after the team failed to reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, they remained in the hunt until the end and finished on a four-game winning streak, including a 3-0-0 record during the final week.

Claude Julien News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 17

Blues Won’t Retain Assistant Coaches Claude Julien, Mike Weber

The Blues will not renew the contracts of assistant coaches Claude Julien and Mike Weber, per a team announcement Friday. Neither was hired under the current head coach, Jim Montgomery, who was brought in early in the 2024-25 campaign.

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Arseni Koromyslov News / The Hockey Writers / April 17

Blues Sign Koromyslov to Entry-Level Contract

The St. Louis Blues announced on Wednesday that they have signed Russian defenseman Arseni Koromyslov to a two-year, two-way, entry-level contract that will kick in ahead of the 2026-27 season.

St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / April 17

Blues shake up coaching staff as two assistants not renewed

A couple of veteran personnel will not be back behind the St. Louis Blues‘ bench next year. On Friday, Blues general manager Doug Armstrong announced that the contracts of assistant coaches Mike Weber and Claude Julien will not be renewed for the 2026-27 season.