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The St. Louis Blues and Winnipeg Jets face off Tuesday in St. Louis, both aiming to end two-game losing streaks. The Blues will debut two new call-ups, while the Jets are missing key defenseman Josh Morrissey.
The San Jose Sharks defeated the St. Louis Blues 3-2 in overtime on October 8, 2026, at Enterprise Center. Darnell Nurse scored the winning goal at 1:03 of overtime, marking his first goal since joining San Jose via trade. The victory was the Sharks' third in four games this season, all achieved in overtime, and occurred without captain Macklin Celebrini, who missed his second consecutive game due to a lower-body injury. Tyler Toffoli recorded a goal and an assist, while goalie Alex Nedeljkovic made 24 saves in his first start of the season. The win ended a three-game losing streak for the Blues and spoiled their home opener.
The Chicago Blackhawks secured their first victory of the 2026-27 season by defeating the St. Louis Blues, a win that capped the dramatic homecoming of veteran star Patrick Kane. Kane, who had been traded in 2023, returned to the team this summer on a two-year contract and played his first game at the United Center in 19 years. The event drew a crowd of over 20,000, marking a significant emotional and competitive milestone for the franchise.
The St. Louis Blues have finalized their 23-player roster for the 2026-27 NHL season, which begins on October 2 against the Dallas Stars. The lineup features new acquisitions Mason McTavish, Connor McMichael, Ross Johnston, and Brandon Carlo, alongside veterans Zach Dean and Dillon Dube. Due to injuries to Logan Mailloux and Tyler Tucker, the club claimed defenseman Justin Barron from Nashville and recalled prospect Adam Jiricek. Goalie Jordan Binnington is listed as the starter, with Joel Hofer as backup. The roster includes 14 forwards, 7 defensemen, and 2 goalies, with Mailloux and Tucker placed on injured reserve.
The St. Louis Blues opened training camp on September 17, 2026, at Centene Community Ice Center. With the NHL shifting to an 84-game regular season, the club emphasized urgency and pace. Group A practice lines suggest a clear opening night roster, featuring a new second line centered by Mason McTavish and a retained top line of Dylan Holloway, Robert Thomas, and Jimmy Snuggerud. General Manager Alexander Steen noted increased competition from AHL prospects, while head coach Jim Montgomery praised the depth of the goaltending tandem and new defensive additions.
The Chicago Blackhawks prospects defeated the St. Louis Blues prospects 5-2 in the second game of their two-game showcase series on September 15, 2026, at the Blackhawks Ice Center. AJ Spellacy was the standout performer, scoring two goals and providing significant offensive pressure. Martin Mišiak contributed three points, while Marek Vanacker recorded two assists. The game featured multiple fights, including one involving camp invite Noah Aboflan. The Blackhawks had previously lost the first game 3-1 on September 14. The series served as a final evaluation before training camp, with several prospects, including Ty Henry and Paul Ludwinski, aiming to make a strong impression after injury-plagued seasons.
The Athletic’s Jeremy Rutherford outlines ten bold forecasts for the St. Louis Blues’ 2026-27 season, highlighting a potential late-season trade for Alexander Nikishin, a strong October start, and a second wild-card playoff berth. Key predictions include Jimmy Snuggerud leading the team with 30 goals, Mason McTavish moving to left wing, and Jordan Binnington rebounding before signing elsewhere. The roster’s youth and improved pipeline rankings suggest a competitive, high-potential season despite past struggles.
Arizona State University hockey player Matthew Mayich remains hospitalized after collapsing during an outdoor workout in Phoenix on Aug. 20. The 21-year-old defenseman, a 2023 St. Louis Blues draft pick, suffered a possible cardiac event during triple-digit heat. ASU is investigating whether the session was an official team activity or an individual workout.
Connor McMichael signed a six-year, $6.75 million average annual value contract with the St. Louis Blues after being acquired from the Washington Capitals in the Jordan Kyrou trade. The 25-year-old forward posted 46 points in 78 games last season and has 154 points over six Capitals seasons, including a career-best 57 points and 26 goals in 2024-25.
The St. Louis Blues announced a series of front-office promotions and new hires after formalizing President of Hockey Operations Doug Armstrong and GM Alexander Steen’s roles. Keith Tkachuk was promoted to advisor to the president of hockey operations; Chris Thorburn became director of player development; Elliott Mondou was promoted to assistant to the GM. Additional moves include Alex Starovoytov to full-time scout, Madison Greenough to senior data engineer, Jazzmyn Carter to senior coordinator of hockey operations, Robert Bortuzzo returning as pro scout, Shane Malloy as director of strategic planning, and Dr. Ted Barile as team chiropractor, with reporting lines aligned to Armstrong or Steen.
Brandon Carlo was traded from the Toronto Maple Leafs to the St. Louis Blues for two 2026 third-round picks. The 29-year-old defenseman is under a six-year, $24.6 million contract and could become an unrestricted free agent after next season, bringing size and experience to the Blues’ blueline and reuniting him with former Bruins coach Jim Montgomery.
The St. Louis Blues acquired forward Mason McTavish from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for two 2026 NHL Draft picks (Nos. 15 and 29). McTavish, 23, was the Ducks’ No. 3 overall pick in 2021 and has spent five seasons in Anaheim, including three as an assistant captain. Last season he posted 41 points in 75 regular-season games and six points in 10 playoff games, adding to a career total of 304 NHL games and 181 points; he has also captained Team Canada to gold at the U-18 and World Junior Championships, earning MVP honors in 2022.
St. Louis Blues acquire defenseman Brandon Carlo from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for 2026 picks No. 73 and 76. Carlo, a 29-year-old veteran standing 6-foot-5 and 227 pounds, appeared in 55 games for Toronto last season and brings size, experience, and two-way ability to the Blues' back end.
Toronto trades defenseman Brandon Carlo to the St. Louis Blues for two third-round picks (Nos. 73 and 76) in this draft, then uses those picks to select Zach Olsen and Mans Gudmundsson. Under new GM John Chayka, the Leafs are remaking their back end to add mobility and offense, while the Blues add a veteran right-shot defenseman to stabilize their group as they await their prospect pipeline.
Mason McTavish was traded from the Anaheim Ducks to the St. Louis Blues for two first-round picks in the 2026 NHL Draft. Anaheim had already shuffled its draft assets that night, sending selections to Vegas for Marcus Nordmark and using No. 15 on Nikita Klepov; McTavish, 23, is under a five-season remainder on his six-year contract and is viewed by the Blues as a versatile, 200-foot forward with playoff pedigree who can help the rebuild.