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St. Louis Blues’ Wild Draft Week Shows They’re Not Willing to Bottom Out

Working his final full week as the St. Louis Blues GM, arguably nobody in the NHL has been busier than Doug Armstrong. Before moving up in the organization and giving up the title to Alexander Steen, Armstrong made one thing certain — the Blues are not rebuilding. The Blues got rid of one roster player, […] The post St. Louis Blues’ Wild Draft Week Shows They’re Not Willing to Bottom Out appeared first on The Lead .

First NHL Buyout of the Offseason: Blues Move On From Jonathan Drouin

The St. Louis Blues have placed  Jonathan Drouin on unconditional waivers to buy out the final year of his contract. The 12-year veteran becomes the first NHL player bought out during the first buyout period this summer. The window closes at 5 p.m. ET on Tuesday . Blues placing Jonathan Drouin on waivers for the purpose of buying out his contract. He has one year left on his deal at $4 million AAV. — Andy Strickland (@andystrickland) June 30, 2026 Drouin had one season left at $4 millio...

Blues Make a Decision on the Final Year of Jonathan Drouin’s Contract

The St. Louis Blues are one of the most intriguing teams in the National Hockey League, and this off-season, they’ve already made some massive moves with the 2026/27 regular season in mind as they look to get back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs following a disappointing step back in 2025/26.After acquiring plenty of assets at […] The post Blues Make a Decision on the Final Year of Jonathan Drouin’s Contract appeared first on HEAVY .

Doug Armstrong Explains Why Blues Traded For Brandon Carlo

St. Louis Blues president and general manager Doug Armstrong explained why he traded for Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Brandon Carlo. Armstrong is still in charge of the Blues’ transactions until July 1, when Alexander Steen takes over as the team’s GM, and on Saturday at the NHL Entry Draft, he swung a trade with Toronto […] The post Doug Armstrong Explains Why Blues Traded For Brandon Carlo appeared first on HEAVY .

Maple Leafs’ John Chayka Reveals Why Brandon Carlo Was Traded

The Brandon Carlo era with the Toronto Maple Leafs officially concluded on Saturday, as he was dealt by new Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka to the St. Louis Blues.In return, the Maple Leafs received picks No. 73 and 76 in the 2026 NHL Draft.It brought an end to Carlo’s time with the Maple Leafs […] The post Maple Leafs’ John Chayka Reveals Why Brandon Carlo Was Traded appeared first on HEAVY .

Brandon Carlo Set Dubious Maple Leafs Record Before Trade

Former Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Brandon Carlo set a dubious franchise record before his trade to the St. Louis Blues on Saturday. After weeks of trade rumors surrounding Carlo, Maple Leafs GM John Chayka sent him to the St. Louis Blues for a pair of third-round picks in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Thus ends […] The post Brandon Carlo Set Dubious Maple Leafs Record Before Trade appeared first on HEAVY .

Maple Leafs Trade Defenseman Brandon Carlo to the St. Louis Blues

The second day of the 2026 NHL Draft has started with another trade, as the Toronto Maple Leafs and St. Louis Blues combined for a trade for defenseman Brandon Carlo .  In addition to the haul of talent they received the day before in Mason McTavish and Connor McMichael down the middle, they're strengthening their blueline.  The Maple Leafs Trade Brandon Carlo To The Blues Carlo is a bruising defenseman who was acquired in a trade from the Maple Leafs for two 2026 third-round picks f...

Blues add stay-at-home defenseman in trade with Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs are involved in a trade Saturday with the St. Louis Blues, as Toronto continues to rebuild. Toronto is sending defenseman Brandon Carlo to St. Louis for two draft picks, per the team. Toronto is getting two third round NHL Draft picks, Sportsnet Canada reported. The selections are the 73rd and 76th […] The post Blues add stay-at-home defenseman in trade with Maple Leafs appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Instant Reaction: Leafs’ John Chayka continues defensive overhaul in Brandon Carlo trade with Blues

The summer of John Chayka continues at a dizzying pace! Toronto continued its defensive overhaul, trading Brandon Carlo to the St. Louis Blues in exchange for the No. 73 and No. 76 overall picks in the 2026 NHL Draft. It’s worth combating some revisionist history, to start: Carlo’s acquisition made sense at the time, as…

Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs trade Brandon Carlo to STL for two third-round picks

The Brandon Carlo era has come to an unceremonious end as the Maple Leafs have sent him to the St. Louis Blues in exchange for two third-round draft picks in 2026. It is significantly less than what the Leafs paid for him just 1.5 seasons earlier: Fraser Minten, a top-five-protected first-round pick, and a fourth-round […] The post Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs trade Brandon Carlo to STL for two third-round picks appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Maple Leafs Carlo Trade with Blues a Slap in the Face

The Toronto Maple Leafs got the ultimate slap in the face following the deal with the St. Louis Blues, jettisoning a previous mistakes. The post Maple Leafs Carlo Trade with Blues a Slap in the Face appeared first on HEAVY .

TRADE: Maple Leafs Deal 6-Foot-5 Defenseman to Blues

After being the subject of many trade rumors, Brandon Carlo’s time with the Toronto Maple Leafs is officially over.The Maple Leafs have traded Carlo to the St. Louis Blues in exchange for the 73rd and 76th overall picks of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.Carlo was in need of a change of scenery, and he has […] The post TRADE: Maple Leafs Deal 6-Foot-5 Defenseman to Blues appeared first on HEAVY .

JP Hurlbert sends 1st message to Red Wings fans after draft

The Detroit Red Wings traded their first-round pick to the St. Louis Blues at the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline. As a result, they entered Friday’s first round of the 2026 NHL Draft without a pick. That changed in a big way on Friday night, and the Red Wings added Kamloops Blazers winger JP Hurlbert to […] The post JP Hurlbert sends 1st message to Red Wings fans after draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .