NHL Contenders vs. Pretenders: 2025-26 Edition
After the exhilarating days leading up to the draft and free agency, it appears NHL teams have gone to sleep. Free agents have fizzled out quickly, and players, coaches, and…
Category Archives: St Louis Blues
3 Blues Players Invited to Team Canada Orientation Camp
With about six months until the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, the powerhouse hockey nation represented by Team Canada has to fill out its roster after announcing its first six…
3 Teams in & 3 Teams Out of the NHL Playoffs in 2026
There are always a couple of new teams that find their way into the NHL playoffs each season. Last season was no different, as the New Jersey Devils, Ottawa Senators…
Blues Are a Dark Horse Contender for 2025–26
On paper, the St. Louis Blues aren’t much of a threat for the Stanley Cup. Coming off a first-round exit as an eighth seed and an offseason where minimal upgrades…
How the World Looked When the Blues Won Their Stanley Cup
It’s only been six years since the St. Louis Blues won their first and only Stanley Cup. A lot has happened since then. The Blues are coming off a short…
NHL’s Top 10 Defensive Pairings for 2025-26
Though spreading the wealth may sometimes be a good idea, Stanley Cup contenders often have an elite top pairing, able to control the pace of play at both ends of…
3 Games to Circle on Blues’ 2025-26 Schedule
The St. Louis Blues released their 2025-26 regular-season schedule on July 16, with many good matchups. There are three specific games to save the dates for, and they have a…
How Alexandre Daigle’s Throwaway Line Shaped Chris Pronger’s NHL Career
In 1993, the Ottawa Senators were a young franchise looking for a savior. They believed they’d found one in Alexandre Daigle, selecting him first overall in a draft loaded with…
Every Team’s Top Breakout Candidate for 2025-26: Central Division
This is the second edition of my top breakout candidates for each team in 2025–26. Next up is the Central Division—let’s dive in. Chicago Blackhawks: Connor Bedard After registering 61…
Blues’ 1st-Round Pick Justin Carbonneau Makes Questionable Development Decision
The St. Louis Blues selected winger Justin Carbonneau in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Carbonneau, who’s already been considered one of the potential steals of the draft by many reporters…