The St. Louis Blues were a busy team this offseason. Trading away Jordan Kyrou, acquiring and signing RFA Connor McMichael to a big six-year contract, and trading for Mason McTavish and Brandon Carlo were the most notable transactions. That doesn't mean that the shuffling of the roster won't continue further this coming season under new general manager Alex Steen. Julian Gaudio of The Hockey News asks if it's time for the Blues to consider trading the 31-year-old Russian forw...
The St. Louis Blues' have not been good enough to contend, but not bad enough to tank. Is there anything they can do to get back on the right track in 2026-27, and make the playoffs for just the second time in five years?
With NHL training camp approaching, there are a few big-name players still looking for a place to play and Vladimir Tarasenko might be the most accomplished among them.
After an unexpected trip to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2024-25, it appeared the St. Louis Blues’ retool may be over early. However, the team started slow in 2025-26 and…
If the St. Louis Blues decide to name a captain before the 2026-27 season, Robert Thomas should be the favorite. He has established himself as one of the team’s best…
BUFFALO – When word leaked in early March the Sabres would deal defense prospect Radim Mrtka to the St. Louis Blues if veteran defenseman Colton Parayko waived his no-trade clause , Seattle Thunderbirds coach Matt O’Dette said he and his assistants checked in on the youngster.
Their message to Mrtka, 19, was simple: control what you can control.
“He handled it really well,” O’Dette told the Times Herald. “He’s pretty, in a lot of ways, ... Read the full article
The post Sabres prospect R...
On March 7, 1988, the Calgary Flames agreed to send 23-year-old forward Brett Hull along with 27-year-old forward Steve Bozek to the St. Louis Blues for 29-year-old defenseman Rob Ramage and 28-year-old goaltender Rick…
Jordan Binnington is no longer the unquestioned backbone of the St. Louis Blues. Instead, he enters the 2026-27 season facing one of the most pressure-filled moments of his NHL career.…
While many NBA and NHL teams have embraced over-the-air television as an alternative to the collapsing regional sports network model, the St. Louis Blues are going in the opposite direction. Blues EVP and Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer Steve Chapman told the St. Louis Business Journal that revenue from over-the-air broadcasts is just ad sales,…
Ohio slander, a Jeff Samardzija tangent, and some very concerning lasagna—this week's Ombudsman Report has a lot to sort through.
Robert Thomas is the latest focus in Shinny or Nothing.
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, an NHL-confirmed contract grey area could reshape how no-move clauses are negotiated. Meanwhile, the St. Louis Blues and Robert Thomas have smoothed over potential tension.…
After trading Brayden Schenn at the 2026 Trade Deadline, the St. Louis Blues played the remainder of the 2025-26 season without a captain. The question of who will be the…
Welcome back to another edition of Around the NHL. The calendar has flipped to August, we’re just over a month before training camps open, as we’ve entered the dog days of summer. The transactions across the league have slowed down tremendously. However, there’s still plenty of talented free agents left unsigned, and we’ll have to…
The St. Louis Blues are reportedly interested in acquiring Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin. But regardless of whether they land Nikishin, the Blues are going to be a sneaky, dark horse pick to get into the Stanley Cup playoffs next season. Are people underestimating the Blues?
A crazy night in 1991 will forever be a part of Chicago Blackhawks lore.
Justin Carbonneau has already shown why the St. Louis Blues viewed him as a first-round talent. The 19-year-old forward has one of the most exciting offensive skill sets in the…
The St. Louis Blues have made some significant changes to their roster over the past six months, but one player who won't be traded ahead of next season - Robert Thomas. Thomas has seen his name all over trade rumors these past few months, and while some insiders thought it was a done deal to see St. Louis move their number-one center, it's been confirmed that Thomas and Blues' management have reconciled their differences, and both sides are focused on a long-term relationship. Thomas, 27, is ...
The former Chicago Blackhawks broadcaster is lightening his load this season.
The St. Louis Blues are still circling Alexander Nikishin, and the young defenseman remains one of the more intriguing names on the market. Per Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic , the Blues continue to have interest in the Carolina Hurricanes restricted free agent, but only if the price lands somewhere they like.
Nearly a month into free agency, Nikishin is one of just 10 restricted free agents around the league without a deal for 2026-27.
Why Carolina Might Move Him
Shortly before the 2...
Would Oilers captain Connor McDavid want to join the Flyers? Are the Penguins looking at Shane Wright? Are the Blues still interested in Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin?
The Kevin Hayes sweepstakes are now under way...*yawn*
The St. Louis Blues know what it takes to build a competitive team in the NHL. It is not always about making the biggest offseason move or finding the next…
There are 10 NHL teams that currently don't have a captain thanks to trades from this past season or off-season moves, including departures in free agency. Here are some candidates for each team to have as their next captain.
Zubov was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2019.