The offseason has arrived for all but two teams now with the playoffs nearing an end. Accordingly, it’s time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming weeks with free agency fast approaching. Next up is a look at St. Louis. It was an eventful year for the Blues who made an early-season coaching change and wound up going on a significant late-season run to … [Read more...] about Offseason Checklist: St. Louis Blues
Capitals’ T.J. Oshie Announces Retirement From NHL
Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie announced his retirement from the NHL during a fan-event on Monday. Oshie will close his career after 16 seasons and 1,010 games in the league. He spent seven of those seasons with the St. Louis Blues and nine with the Washington Capitals. That includes serving a prominent role with the Capitals on their run to the 2018 Stanley Cup … [Read more...] about Capitals’ T.J. Oshie Announces Retirement From NHL
Young Prospects Will Give Blues A New Look In 2025-26
St. Louis Blues fans went through a true roller-coaster this season. The team was coming off a disappointing 2023-24 campaign – marked by disappointing scoring from much of the roster, a second consecutive playoff absence, and the handoff of coaching duties from Stanley Cup winner Craig Berube to rookie NHL coach Drew Bannister. That turnover made it clear that the Blues were … [Read more...] about Young Prospects Will Give Blues A New Look In 2025-26
Blues Notes: Fowler, Holloway, Faksa
If he has his way, defenseman Cam Fowler won’t let the expiration of his current contract be the end of his time as a St. Louis Blue. Earlier today, Fowler told Lou Korac of NHL.com that he’d be interested in signing a contract extension with the Blues this offseason. To be exact, Korac quoted Fowler saying, “Yeah, absolutely. Those decisions and those conversations will have … [Read more...] about Blues Notes: Fowler, Holloway, Faksa
Blues’ Torey Krug Not Expected To Resume Playing Career
Blues defenseman Torey Krug isn’t expected to play again due to his ankle surgery last summer, general manager Doug Armstrong told reporters today (including Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic). Krug, 34, was diagnosed with pre-arthritis in his left ankle last summer. After several weeks of evaluation, the Blues and Krug agreed on season-ending surgery. His issues stem from a … [Read more...] about Blues’ Torey Krug Not Expected To Resume Playing Career