St Louis Blues Summary

The St. Louis Blues faced a disappointing 2025-26 season, finishing with a record of 37-33-12, four points short of a playoff spot. Criticism has been directed at management, particularly Doug Armstrong, who will hand over the general manager role to Alex Steen this summer.

This succession plan may have hindered the team's performance, as Armstrong was perceived as a lame duck and did not make necessary roster changes during the season's struggles. Despite this, the emergence of talented rookies provided a silver lining, with the rookie group leading the NHL in goals scored, totaling 43, highlighted by Jimmy Snuggerud's 21 goals.

Meanwhile, the Blues' AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds, demonstrated resilience by overcoming a poor start to secure a spot in the Calder Cup playoffs, which could bode well for the development of future talent.

Looking ahead, speculation about potential roster moves is heating up, with players like Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou potentially being trade candidates as the Blues aim to reshape their roster under new management.