The St. Louis Blues made bold moves in their draft, trading Doug Armstrong for Alex Steen and grabbing two first-round centers—Lawrence, a safe bet, and Dagenais, a high-ceiling gamble. While centers often falter in the pros and shift to wing, the Blues are hedging their bets: Lawrence locks down a reliable middle-six center, while Dagenais offers upside if he develops his game. They also added a goalie to shore up a shaky position. With roster moves mostly complete, the real test will be how these picks evolve over time.

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The St. Louis Blues just ushered in a new era with Alexander Steen taking the GM reins—right as free agency exploded. Steen’s first moves? Solid, but not spectacular: smart signings like Ross Johnston and Jonatan Berggren, plus a cautious, youth-focused approach that avoids big-money risks. A missed opportunity? Bringing back Jaden Schwartz—or maybe even Vladimir Tarasenko—could’ve turned his debut into an A.

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