Note News: A St. Louis Blues Podcast

E140: Dylan Holloway signs an extension! Is it a good deal for the Blues?

02 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Blues have signed forward Dylan Holloway to a 5 year contract extension, worth $38.75 million! The deal will keep Holloway in St. Louis through th...

E139: Blues 2025-26 Season Review and Offseason Preview

18 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The 2025-26 season is officially over, and the Blues finished 4 points out of a playoff spot. It was a disappointing year after last season elevated o...

E138: Can the Blues compete next season? w/ Sam Kohler

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Blues fans know that the 2025-26 season has not gone according to plan. A post-Olympic hot streak has not been enough to overcome the hole they dug th...

E137: The playoff push is over as the Blues stumble in must-win games

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Before this week, the Blues were one of the hottest teams in the NHL, putting themselves in position to compete for a playoff spot. They had a chance ...

E136: Looking ahead to the Blues offseason and 2026-27 season (Listener Q&A)

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Blues have continued to hover around the bottom 5 of the NHL, and everyone’s eyes are on the upcoming draft and offseason, as well as the 2026-2...

E135: Should the Blues tank or try to make the playoffs?

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The St. Louis Blues were sellers at the trade deadline, but they find themselves with a 7-1-1 record in their last 9 games. A team that we thought wou...

E134: Blues Trade Deadline Reaction - Has the New Era Arrived?

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In what was shaping up to be a disappointing trade deadline, Doug Armstrong and the St. Louis Blues pulled off a couple of last minute trades to send ...

E133: Blues agree to trade Colton Parayko to the Sabres - Trade Reaction

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The first domino of the 2026 trade deadline has (maybe) fallen: the St. Louis Blues have a deal in place to trade Stanley Cup winning defenseman Colto...

E132: Will Robert Thomas be moved? What would the Blues do without their best player?

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The NHL in-season trade deadline is this Friday afternoon and the Blues rumor mill has been very active. Expected names like Justin Faulk and Brayden ...

E131: USA wins Gold, Binnington and Parayko win Silver with Canada

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The United States have beaten Canada in both the men’s and women’s gold medal games at the 2026 Winter Olympics! Jordan Binnington and Colton Para...

E130: How many Blues can win Olympic medals?

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

NHL players have returned to the Winter Olympics, and this year’s games have brought us some exciting hockey! The St. Louis Blues have 5 players rep...

E129: The Blues are selling - what can we expect?

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The NHL is on a break as the Winter Olympics are underway. Before the roster freeze, the St. Louis Blues made it clear that they will be selling. They...

E128: Will the Blues trade Binnington? Is Hofer ready to be the starter?

01 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nothing has gone right for the Blues this season, and struggles for the Blues goalies have often been a big reason why. With Jordan Binnington having ...

E127: Should the Blues trade Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou?

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The St. Louis Blues are in free fall and it shouldn’t be long until they start to sell this season. It’s easy to see players like Faulk and Schenn...

E126: How is the trade market shaping up for the Blues?

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Blues fail again to win 3 in a row and time is running out for a big turn around. After a couple of big trades around the league, featuring Rasmus...

E125: 5 Blues players make Olympic rosters! What can we expect?

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy begin in a few short weeks, and NHL players are returning for the first time in more than 10 years! The Blues...

E124: Philip Broberg signs an extension! Is it a good deal for the Blues?

11 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The moment many Blues fans (ourselves included) have been waiting for has come - the Blues have signed defenseman Philip Broberg to a 6 year contract ...

E123: World Juniors recap and Blues prospect update (w/ Mike Meyer)

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In a season where the Blues are struggling at the NHL level, there are some exciting things happening for Blues prospects. The World Juniors has concl...

E122: Blues Player Grades - Halfway Mark

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With the NHL season halfway over, the St. Louis Blues have 42 points and have worked themselves back into the playoff picture. Which players have perf...

E121: Blues New Year’s Resolutions

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With 1 game left in 2025, the Blues sit 3 points out of a playoff spot. As the calendar turns to 2026, what should the Blues try to accomplish next ye...

E120: The Blues suffer injuries and call up Stenberg - what's next?

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the past few weeks, the Blues have lost several key players to long-term injuries. Jimmy Snuggerud, Jordan Kyrou, and now Dylan Holloway are all se...

E119: What will Armstrong leave for Steen? - Evaluation of the Blues core

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the holiday season, which means it’s time to see what St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong has left under the tree for GM-in-waiting Alexander S...

E118: Blues Player Grades - One Quarter Mark

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a disappointing start to the season, the St. Louis Blues are 7-10-6. For many reasons, they aren’t where they thought they’d be. Which players ...

E117: Will the Blues sell this season?

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The St. Louis Blues continue to struggle finding success, and sit in 30th in the league on 11/19/2025. Is there still time to get back in the race, or...

E116: Kyrou healthy scratched, Mailloux demoted - what's next for the Blues?

09 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The St. Louis Blues went 1-1-1 this week, leaving us unsure exactly what kind of team they are. Jordan Kyrou was healthy scratched against Buffalo. Wh...

E115: The Blues beat the Oilers! Are they back?

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The St. Louis Blues beat the Oilers, and their losing streak ends at 7 games! Robert Thomas has returned from injury, Dalibor Dvorsky scored his first...

E114: The Blues call up Dvorsky after their 5th loss in a row

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What is going on in St. Louis? The Blues have now lost 5 consecutive games, and have allowed 5 or more goals in 4 consecutive games. If they don’t t...

E113: How can the Blues get their season on track?

25 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Blues lost to the Kings and the Mammoth this week. In 5 home games, they are 1-3-1 and have been outscored 23-11. They have had difficulty finding...

E112: Will the Blues’ young players lead the way this season?

19 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The St. Louis Blues are 3-2-0 to start the year. So far, young players like Jake Neighbours and Jimmy Snuggerud have produced the most. Will the young...

E111: The Blues’ veterans need to lead the team - will they step up?

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

4 games into the season, the St. Louis Blues are 2-2-0. They have had trouble finding consistency, and one reason for their struggles is that their be...

E110: Will the Blues be good this season? - First Weekend Reaction

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After the first 2 games of the regular season, the St. Louis Blues are 1-1-0. They got shut out at home by Minnesota, then fought their way to a win i...

E109: Will Dvorsky make the roster? - Blues Top Prospects Season Preview

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With 1 week to go until the NHL regular season begins, there are some big questions surrounding some of the St. Louis Blues' top prospects. Will D...

E108: The Blues sign Cam Fowler to a 3-year extension - is it a good deal?

28 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The St. Louis Blues have signed defenseman Cam Fowler to a 3-year, $18.3 million contract extension. Was it a good deal? Did the Blues sign him for to...

E107: Can Carbonneau make the roster? - Preseason Week 1

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The St. Louis Blues went 0-1-1 in Week 1 of the preseason, after losses to the Dallas Stars and the Columbus Blue Jackets. What can we take away from ...

E106: BOLD 2025-26 Blues Predictions

21 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With less than 3 weeks until the St. Louis Blues start their regular season, it’s time for us to make our bold predictions for the 2025-26 season! W...

E105: Central Division Preview - how high can the Blues finish?

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After finishing 5th in the Central Division last year with 96 points, the St. Louis Blues will be looking to rise in the standings in 2025-26 in argua...

E104: Which Blues players are we buying and selling on?

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With less than a month to go before hockey season, it’s time to take a look at the roster and decide what we expect for each St. Louis Blues player....

E103: Do the Blues have a top 4 that can compete with the league’s contenders?

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last season was eventful for the Blues’ top 4! Colton Parayko had a career year, Cam Fowler came to life in St. Louis, and Philip Broberg had a brea...

E102: Blues 2025-26 Season Preview (w/ Sam Kohler)

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After making the playoffs last season as a wild card, the St. Louis Blues have high hopes for 2025-26: to break 100 points, return to the playoffs, an...

E101: Which Blues are the biggest X-Factors in 2025-26?

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The St. Louis Blues are once again a playoff contender and they plan to take more strides in the upcoming season! In 2025-26, they’ll be looking for...

E100: Will Milan Lucic earn a spot on the Blues? - Listener Q&A

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The St. Louis Blues have signed forward Milan Lucic to a professional tryout. Lucic, who is 37 years old, last played in 2023-24 for the Boston Bruins...

E99: Do the Blues have a top 6 that can compete with the league’s contenders?

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last season, we saw the top 6 lead the way for the Blues, bringing them to their first playoff appearance in 3 years. Robert Thomas had a fantastic ye...

E98: How far can Binnington and Montgomery take the Blues? - Goalie and Head Coach Preview

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a time where there are more teams that need solid goaltending than there are solid goalies, the Blues may be counting on their duo more than ever. ...

E97: Will offense be a strength for the Blues? - Forwards preview

02 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The forward corps has changed in recent years for the St. Louis Blues, with the additions of young players and some key free agent signings. If they h...

E96: Where will the Blues’ defense rank this year? - Blue line Preview

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last season, we saw some improvement on the blue line for the Blues, with the additions of Cam Fowler, Philip Broberg, and Ryan Suter, as well as a ca...

E95: Which Blues have the most to prove in 2025-26?

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The St. Louis Blues have high hopes for the 2025-26 NHL season, as they'll look to break 100 points and return to the playoffs! To get there, they...

E94: Could Snuggerud win the Calder? Could Thomas win the Selke? - Blues awards discussion

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the Blues looking to take another step in 2025-26, they’ll need some big seasons from key contributors up and down their roster. If everything ...

E93: Reacting to The Athletic Top 100 Prospects Ranking - Are they right about Blues prospects?

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every year, Scott Wheeler, who covers hockey prospects for The Athletic, creates a Top 100 ranking of drafted NHL prospects from across the league. Th...

Prospect Profile and Film Review: Justin Carbonneau

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The St. Louis Blues made a huge selection at 19th overall, picking forward Justin Carbonneau out of the QMJHL. How does Carbonneau fit with the Blues,...

E92: Reacting to the Blues Draft and Offseason (w/ Mike Meyer)

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The past couple of weeks have been busy for the St. Louis Blues, bringing us a different look for the future of Blues hockey, both short term and long...

E91: Will the Blues acquire Bowen Byram? Who else could they trade for?

06 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The St. Louis Blues have been linked to Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram in many reports and rumors throughout the first week of free agency. Sho...

E90: The Blues sign 2 UFAs and make a trade!

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Two days into free agency, the St. Louis Blues have been busy! They have signed Pius Suter and Nick Bjugstad, traded Zack Bolduc to Montreal in exchan...

E89: NHL Free Agency Preview - Will the Blues sign a big player?

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

NHL Free Agency begins tomorrow, July 1st! The St. Louis Blues are in the middle of an important offseason, as they’re trying to improve upon 2024-2...

E88: Did the Blues make the right draft pick?

29 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 2025 NHL Draft has concluded, and the St. Louis Blues walk away with 3 new prospects. In the 1st round, at pick number 19, the Blues selected forw...

E87: Should the Blues trade their 1st round draft pick? (w/ Sam Kohler)

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 2025 NHL Draft is only 2 days away! The Blues currently have 1 pick in each of the 1st, 5th, and 6th rounds. With not much draft capital, and an N...

E86: How should the Blues approach the 2025 NHL Draft?

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the NHL Draft right around the corner, the Blues have a couple limited but key decisions to make regarding the future of the organization. The Bl...

E85: How can the Blues break 100 points next season?

15 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the Blues’ end of season press conference, GM Doug Armstrong discussed the goal of improving by 5% every season, with 100 points being the thresh...

E84: Will the Blues extend Hofer, Holloway, and Broberg?

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This summer, the St. Louis Blues will look to build upon the success of the 2024-25 season and improve to 100 points next year. In addition to adding ...

E83: Blues 2025 offseason trade targets

08 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With relatively limited cap space and a goal to improve to 100 points next season, it looks like the trade market may be the best roster construction ...

E82: Blues prospects season review

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the St. Louis Blues build their next contender, the prospect pipeline is more important than ever. With the NHL Draft coming up at the end of June,...

E81: What does Alexander Steen need to do to win the Blues another cup?

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doug Armstrong will be stepping down as GM of the Blues after the upcoming season, with Alexander Steen waiting in the wings to take over the job. Is ...

E80: What can the Blues learn from the NHL’s contenders?

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are 4 teams remaining in the Stanley Cup Playoffs and, for the most part, these teams have had sustained success in recent years, both in the re...

E79: Blues Awards for the 2024-25 Season

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 2024-25 season showed great improvement for the St. Louis Blues! Which players were key cogs of the Blues this season? Who was the team MVP? Who w...

E78: Which players should the Blues acquire this offseason?

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This offseason, the St. Louis Blues will try to build upon the success they had this year, when they made the playoffs as the 2nd Wild Card and lost i...

E77: Grading Blues players at the end of the season

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The season is over and the Blues finished 44-30-8, 5th in the Central Division with 96 points. They made the playoffs as the 2nd Wild Card, and took t...

E76: St. Louis Blues Offseason Preview

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the St. Louis Blues eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the offseason has begun. What will the Blues try to accomplish this summer? What we...

E75: Was this season a success? Reflecting after the St. Louis Blues lose Game 7

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a magical 12-game win streak to clinch the playoffs and an incredible first round, the St. Louis Blues’ season is over, as they lost in heartb...

E74: The St. Louis Blues force a game 7 in Winnipeg!

04 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a very disappointing game 5, the Blues topple the Jets in a massive 5-2 win at home to force a game 7 in Winnipeg! In this episode, Alec will br...

E73: The St. Louis Blues even up the first round with a huge Game 4 win!

27 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With a 5-1 win at home in Game 4, the St. Louis Blues even up the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Winnipeg Jets at 2 wins apiece! ...

E72: The Blues come alive for a win in Game 3! Can they even up the series?

26 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After losing the first 2 games of the 1st round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in Winnipeg, the Blues roar to a 7-2 victory over the Jets at home in Game...

E71: Can the Blues even the series at home after losing Game 2?

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After dropping Game 1 to the Winnipeg Jets, the St. Louis Blues lose Game 2, moving to a 2-game deficit in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs...

E70: The Blues lose Game 1 to the Jets - Can they recover?

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Despite leading going into the 3rd period, the St. Louis Blues lost Game 1 in their first round series of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Winnipe...

E69: Blues Playoffs Preview: Round 1 vs Winnipeg Jets

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s official: the St. Louis Blues are headed to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, after an amazing run to cap off an incredible season. In Round 1, they wi...

E68: THE ST. LOUIS BLUES ARE HEADED TO THE STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS!

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

YOUR St. Louis Blues are headed back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs after a 6-1 win in regulation over the Utah Hockey Club! The wait is over! What a rid...

E67: Can the Blues clinch with 1 game remaining?

13 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Blues lost 4-3 in a shootout against the Seattle Kraken. The Wild came back to beat the Canucks in OT. The Flames beat the Wild a couple nights ag...

E66: Should we worry about the Blues' playoff hopes?

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After winning a franchise-record 12 games in a row, the Blues have lost back-to-back games in regulation for the first time since January. Dylan Hollo...

E65: The St. Louis Blues have made history, winning a franchise-record 12 straight games!

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Blues have won a franchise-record 12 straight games! They are the hottest team in the NHL and have seized the Wild Card 1 spot away from another d...

E64: Jimmy Snuggerud is headed to St. Louis! What can we expect? (w/ Mike Meyer)

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The season has ended for the University of Minnesota, and one of St. Louis’ top prospects, Jimmy Snuggerud, is headed to St. Louis after signing a 3...

E63: Is the 1st Wild Card spot in reach for the Blues?

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Blues are having a storybook second half of the season, winning their 7th game in a row! They’re the hottest team in hockey right now, putting t...

E62: Dalibor Dvorsky has been called up! What can we expect? (w/ Sam Kohler)

23 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Top prospect Dalibor Dvorsky has been called up to the St. Louis Blues! Dvorsky was drafted 10th overall by the Blues in 2023 and has had an excellent...

E61: The St. Louis Blues are in a playoff spot!

22 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a 4-3 OT win against the Vancouver Canucks, the St. Louis Blues are in a playoff position, currently holding the 2nd wild card spot in the Weste...

E60: Have the Blues fixed their biggest issues?

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Blues are tied with Vancouver in the race for the second Wild Card spot in the Western Conference, but they’re up against some fierce competitio...

E59: Ranking the most important Blues players for the Wild Card race

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Blues find themselves firmly in the chase for a Western Conference wild card spot! The race looks like it’ll be hotly contested for the remainde...

E58: What is the Blues' post-trade deadline outlook?

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The trade deadline has come and gone and Doug Armstrong and the Blues have elected to “stand pat,” not making any moves to buy or sell. Was this t...

E57: Will the Blues be buyers? (Trade Deadline Preview)

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The NHL trade deadline is in 3 days! The St. Louis Blues have been hot lately, making their way back into the playoff race. Their hot streak has also ...

E56: The Blues win 4 in a row, sit 1 point out of the playoffs!

02 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are the Blues back? St. Louis has won 4 games in a row, their longest streak all season, and today sit 1 point out of a wild card spot! What are the r...

E55: What can the Blues expect from Jordan Binnington after his 4 Nations victory?

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jordan Binnington has put the hockey world on notice by showing up when Team Canada needed him most in the 4 Nations Faceoff Championship Game! He add...

E54: Will the Blues trade Schenn or any other players?

16 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the Blues firmly out of a playoff spot, there have been whispers from around the league that Armstrong could be looking to trade away more player...

E53: Blues February 2025 Player Grades - Where will they finish?

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The St. Louis Blues are falling out of the playoff race during a prolonged cold stretch. After two thirds of the season, it's time to give midseas...

E52: Should the Blues tank to finish the season?

02 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Blues have now lost 4 games in a row, falling to 7 points behind the second wild card spot. Is the season officially over? Is there any chance for...

E51: Reactions to Perunovich trade and Saad contract termination

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a losing skid that has caused the Blues to falter in the Wild Card race, Doug Armstrong is attempting to shake things up. Defenseman Scott Perun...

E50: Should the Blues' young players be playing more?

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Going into the 2024-25 season, we expected the Blues' young players to be a big factor in their playoff chase. We’re over halfway through the se...

E49: What would another Broberg injury mean for the Blues?

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Blues defenseman Philip Broberg sustained an injury during the team’s practice today, January 22nd. We’re waiting to hear the full extent of the i...

E48: Can the St. Louis Blues make a real playoff push?

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The St. Louis Blues have had a run of good play for some time now, but can't seem to get out of their own way and start a real push for the postse...

E47: Should the Blues trade for these players at the deadline? (w/ Sam Kohler)

12 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the NHL Trade Deadline only a couple of months away, rumors are starting to heat up across the NHL. We’ve got a special guest, Sam Kohler, join...

E46: Blues prospects dominate at the World Juniors! (w/ Mike Meyer)

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The IIHF World Junior Championship has officially concluded! The tournament featured 9 St. Louis Blues prospects, with 5 Blues prospects winning medal...

E45: Can the Blues' defense carry the team?

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In recent weeks, the defense in St. Louis has looked better than ever. How have Cam Fowler, Colton Parayko, and others contributed to the Blues? What ...

E44: Counting down the Top 10 Blues stories in 2024

29 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As 2024 draws to a close, let’s take a look back at the year. What will we remember about 2024 in Bluesland? What were the top stories and moments o...

E43: Evaluating Jim Montgomery's first month

22 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In 1 month with Jim Montgomery as head coach, the St. Louis Blues are 6-4-3. Has Montgomery been the change the Blues needed? How is the team performi...

E42: Reactions to the Cam Fowler trade

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The St. Louis Blues have completed their first big trade of the season, acquiring defenseman Cam Fowler from the Anaheim Ducks! What kind of player is...