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Blues shake up lineup as Binnington starts vs Penguins
sports1 month ago

Blues shake up lineup as Binnington starts vs Penguins

The St. Louis Blues will have Jordan Binnington in net for the home finale against the Pittsburgh Penguins, with roster changes after sending Otto Stenberg and Theo Lindstein to Springfield. Nathan Walker and Matthew Kessel replace the rookies; Sundqvist centers the fourth line, Fowler moves up to pair with Parayko, and Kessel skates with Tucker on the third pairing. Projected forwards are Holloway-Thomas-Snuggerud, Neighbours-Dvorsky-Drouin, Buchnevich-Suter-Kyrou, Toropchenko-Sundqvist-Walker; defensemen Broberg-Mailloux, Fowler-Parayko, Tucker-Kessel; goalie Binnington. Game time is 8:30 p.m. vs. Pittsburgh, with ESPN and 101 ESPN broadcasting/listening.

Blues Shuffle Three Forwards Ahead of Minnesota Clash
sports1 month ago

Blues Shuffle Three Forwards Ahead of Minnesota Clash

St. Louis will reshuffle three forward lines for Monday's home game against Minnesota: Pius Suter moves to the second line with Pavel Buchnevich on the wing; Jonathan Drouin returns to the third line, replacing Berggren; Jack Finley comes in on the fourth line with Alexey Toropchenko and Otto Stenberg. The top line and defense stay intact, Joel Hofer starts in goal, and coach Jim Montgomery says the focus is on competing and personal pride despite the Blues' playoff elimination.

Blues Unveil Projected Lineup for San Jose Showdown
sports1 month ago

Blues Unveil Projected Lineup for San Jose Showdown

The St. Louis Blues begin a four-game road trip in San Jose, aiming to sweep the season series from the Sharks; a win could tie a franchise record for road wins and road points in a single month as the club rides a 10-1-2 stretch toward a playoff push. Coach Jim Montgomery said the forwards and defense pairings would stay the same, with Joel Hofer starting in goal, and the projected lineup features Holloway, Thomas, Snuggerud up front and Broberg, Mailloux on defense.

Gajan Shines in Hawks Loss as McKenna’s Season Hangs in the Balance
sports1 month ago

Gajan Shines in Hawks Loss as McKenna’s Season Hangs in the Balance

Chicago Blackhawks fell 6-1 to the Rangers in a rough stretch, with rookie Adam Gajan turning in 29 saves while the future remains bright for his development; meanwhile Penn State prospect Gavin McKenna’s NCAA season appears likely over. In other NHL news, the St. Louis Blues are heading into a significant front-office reshaping, as Doug Armstrong moves to president of hockey operations and Alexander Steen takes on the general manager role, with several executives departing. The article also threads in NHL Draft Lottery odds updates, plus various Blackhawks prospect notes (including Jiří Felcman) and related league developments alongside Bleacher Nation’s broader Chicago sports coverage.

Dvorsky Steps Into Blues’ Top Line as Thomas Out vs Sharks
sports2 months ago

Dvorsky Steps Into Blues’ Top Line as Thomas Out vs Sharks

Robert Thomas is day-to-day for the Blues, with Dalibor Dvorsky moving to the top line and Pius Suter shifting to the third line as Nathan Walker slides to the fourth; Matthew Kessel replaces Justin Holl on defense, and Joel Hofer starts in net as St. Louis hosts the San Jose Sharks at 7 p.m. at Enterprise Center, with the projected forward and defensive pairings listed.

Blues Shuffle Up For Vancouver Test as Holl Replaces Tucker
sports2 months ago

Blues Shuffle Up For Vancouver Test as Holl Replaces Tucker

Blues head to Vancouver to close their three-game Canada trip on March 21; coach Jim Montgomery largely keeps the lineup, with Justin Holl in for Tyler Tucker due to a week-to-week lower-body injury, and Jordan Binnington starting in goal. Projected lines: Forwards Holloway-Thomas-Snuggerud; Neighbours-Buchnevich-Kyrou; Drouin-Dvorsky-Stenberg; Toropchenko-Finley-Suter. Defense Broberg-Mailloux; Lindstein-Parayko; Fowler-Holl. Game at Rogers Arena (6 p.m. CT), broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network and 101 ESPN.

Blues Shuffle Lineup for Edmonton Clash, Berggren and Sundqvist Return
sports2 months ago

Blues Shuffle Lineup for Edmonton Clash, Berggren and Sundqvist Return

Blues coach Jim Montgomery makes three changes for the second game in as many days against the Edmonton Oilers: forwards Jonatan Berggren and Oskar Sundqvist return while Dalibor Dvorsky and Nathan Walker sit out, with Dvorsky rested due to the number of games he has played. Justin Holl enters on defense for Tyler Tucker. Projected forwards: Holloway-Thomas-Snuggerud; Neighbours-Buchnevich-Kyrou; Otto Stenberg-Suter-Berggren; Toropchenko-Finley-Sundqvist. Defenders: Broberg-Mailloux; Lindstein-Parayko; Fowler-Holl. Goalie: Hofer.

Miles Caton Names the Seven Artists Behind His Blues-Rooted Sound
entertainment2 months ago

Miles Caton Names the Seven Artists Behind His Blues-Rooted Sound

In Pitchfork’s Miles Caton’s No-Brainer Playlist, the Sinners star and Oscar-nominee (Best Original Song “I Lied To You”) shares the seven artists shaping his sound—from Kendrick Lamar to Son House—tying his blues-and-gospel roots to the film’s musical moments, with behind-the-scenes notes on the Surreal Montage scene and news of a debut EP after the Oscars.

Blues Call Up Lindstein, Parayko Returns for Islanders Clash
sports2 months ago

Blues Call Up Lindstein, Parayko Returns for Islanders Clash

The St. Louis Blues will reshuffle their defense for the home game against the New York Islanders, with Theo Lindstein making his NHL debut alongside Colton Parayko, who returns after back spasms and missed five games. Otto Stenberg is recalled and will skate on a line with Drouin and Buchnevich. The projected forwards are Holloway-Thomas-Snuggerud, Neighbours-Dvorsky-Kyrou, Drouin-Buchnevich-Stenberg, Toropchenko-Finley-Suter, with Broberg-Mailloux and Lindstein-Parayko on defense and Hofer in goal; puck drop is 6:30 p.m. and the game airs on TNT, truTV and HBO Max (plus 101 ESPN).

Blues Unveil Deadline Drouin and Holl in Anaheim Debut
sports2 months ago

Blues Unveil Deadline Drouin and Holl in Anaheim Debut

The St. Louis Blues will debut two deadline acquisitions, Jonathan Drouin and Justin Holl, in Anaheim on Sunday. Drouin is set to skate on a line with Pius Suter and Pavel Buchnevich, while Holl will pair with Tyler Tucker on defense. Joel Hofer is expected to start in goal. The projected lineup features forwards Holloway-Thomas-Snuggerud; Drouin-Suter-Buchnevich; Neighbours-Dvorsky-Kyrou; Toropchenko-Finley-Sundqvist, with defense Broberg-Kessel, Fowler-Mailloux, Tucker-Holl.

Faulk Traded to Detroit in Deadline Deal for First and Third Picks plus Buchelnikov
sports2 months ago

Faulk Traded to Detroit in Deadline Deal for First and Third Picks plus Buchelnikov

St. Louis Blues ship Justin Faulk to Detroit for the Red Wings’ 2026 first-round pick, the Sharks’ 2026 third-round pick, 2022 second-rounder Dmitri Buchelnikov, and veteran defenseman Justin Holl; Faulk, 33, under contract through 2027 with a $6.5 million cap hit, has logged heavy minutes this season, while Detroit gains a top-four right-shot defenseman and the Blues add two picks and a prospect to fuel their retool.