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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The St. Louis Blues are trimming their 2026 preseason to just four games as part of a new NHL-wide agreement to keep total season games flat — even with two more regular-season matchups. With less time to showcase talent, training camp will be fiercer than ever, led by coach Jim Montgomery and GMs Doug Armstrong and Alexander Steen. Young prospects Adam Jiricek and Justin Carbonneau are in the spotlight, with real chances to crack the opening-night roster — Jiricek on defense, Carbonneau on wing. Every shift counts as the team zeroes in on who can seize the moment and earn a spot on the blue line or in the lineup.

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NHL arbitration is heating up as 15 restricted free agents, including standout Connor McMichael, head to neutral territory for contract decisions. McMichael, traded to the St. Louis Blues, is seeking a raise after putting up 103 points in 160 games — his $2.1M deal feels outdated. The Blues, with $10.2M in cap space, face tough choices as they balance McMichael’s potential arbitration benchmark with other pending contracts. Despite the friction, McMichael’s offensive talent makes him a key addition — expect big things once the dust settles.

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The St. Louis Blues’ 2026 preseason kicks off with a familiar grind—four games against old rivals: two against Dallas and two against Chicago. Home opener vs. Stars on Sept. 19, road rematch on the 21st, back home against Blackhawks on the 24th, and closing on the road against Chicago on the 26th. Grab full season tickets now (on sale!), or opt for half or mini plans (with deposits). Single-game tickets? Watch for the release—check stlouisblues.com for updates.

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The St. Louis Blues are sending 19-year-old forward Milton Gastrin to Sweden, where he’ll play for Brynäs IF in the SHL to gain more ice time. Acquired in a recent trade from the Capitals, Gastrin already has professional experience — 24 points in 39 SHL games last season, plus 4 in the playoffs. He’ll return to North America after the Swedish season ends, potentially joining the Blues or their AHL affiliate, Springfield Thunderbirds — a key developmental step for a player originally drafted by the Capitals in 2025.

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The St. Louis Blues pulled off a smart, strategic offseason upgrade without going all-in—earning a solid B-plus from The Athletic. They quietly strengthened their defense by landing Brandon Carlo in a savvy trade, added gritty forwards like Ross Johnston and Mason McTavish, and kept their core intact. With former GM Doug Armstrong’s blueprint and current GM Alexander Steen executing it, the Blues are building a more complete, playoff-ready roster—one piece at a time. Training camp will reveal a noticeably improved team, primed to re-enter the contender conversation.

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