
Blues open camp with pace, two-group split and top-six shakeup
Blues Day 1 camp emphasized urgency and pace, splitting players into Group A and Group B to maximize daily evaluation as the 84-game schedule looms; Mason McTavish centers a top-six line with Connor McMichael and Pavel Buchnevich, while the Holloway-Thomas-Snuggerud trio remained together after finishing strong last season. Defensively, Mailloux and Broberg head the top pairing with Carlo and Fowler nearby, and Hofer/Binnington provide a reliable goaltending tandem; the camp drew a big turnout and Friday’s practice is open to the public. Dube was noted as a little dinged up and Felix Trudeau did not participate but isn’t expected to miss long.





