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Blues sign veteran netminder to 2-year extension

The St. Louis Blues were quite strong in the second half of the regular season last year, and their success allowed them to make the playoffs under first-year head coach Jim Montgomery. The Blues tightened defensively and scored enough clutch goals to finish with a winning record and give the team a strong jumping off point for the 2025-26 season. The Blues are quite secure with their goaltending, and the team signed backup goal Joel Hofer to a contract extension. Hofer and the Blues came to an agreement on a two-year, $6.8 million deal after the goalie appeared in 31 games last season.

Source: https://clutchpoints.com/nhl/st-lou...es-sign-veteran-netminder-to-2-year-extension

 

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Grading Pius Suter’s 2-year contract with Blues

The St. Louis Blues and Pius Suter are graded on their two-year contract signed in NHL Free Agency this summer.

Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/grading-pius-suter-2-contract-061234898.html

 

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St. Louis Blues Rebrand Is Moving the Franchise Into a New Era

On June 24, the St. Louis Blues announced a massive rebranding of the team, including a brand-new logo and jerseys, as the franchise prepares for a new era. Between last offseason and the 2024-25 regular season, they have made some big moves to set themselves up for a prosperous future, and after making the 2025 NHL Playoffs, it's safe to say they want to be a serious contender in this new era. Here's what it will entail for the Blues in the franchise's next chapter. The new logo and jerseys provide an excellent, fresh look at the franchise's overall culture and how it has grown.

Source: https://thehockeywriters.com/st-louis-blues-rebrand-is-moving-the-franchise-into-a-new-era/

 

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Blues Unveil New Logo, Uniforms

The St. Louis Blues have worn more or less the same primary uniforms for more than a decade now, only making minor changes in that time. On Tuesday, the Blues unveiled their new primary logo and uniforms, inspired heavily by the team's heritage. The new primary home uniform is essentially their previous third uniform being promoted, while the primary road uniform is very similar to the one they wore for the 2022 Winter Classic, albeit with white as the main color instead of cream. “The heritage jersey reflects the rich, compelling history of the St. Louis Blues, and it is one of the most classic jerseys in the National Hockey League,” Blues chairman Tom Stillman said, per the team's website.

Source: https://www.si.com/onsi/breakaway/news-feed-page/st-louis-blues-unveil-new-logo-uniforms

 

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St. Louis Blues 2024 First-Round Pick Adam Jiricek Finally Feels Healthy, Ready To Play Hockey Regularly

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. -- Adam Jiricek had plenty of reasons to smile at St. Louis Blues development camp last week.

Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/st-louis-blues-2024-first-172321651.html

 

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Blues Take Fascinating Defenseman In New Mock Draft

Barring any changes, the St. Louis Blues will be selecting 19th overall in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. The Blues will certainly be hoping to hit with this pick, especially when noting that they won't select again after it until the fifth round.

Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/blues-fascinating-defenseman-mock-draft-203840337.html

 

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Sabres Potential Trade Partner: St. Louis Blues

The Buffalo Sabres continue to be focused on as a team that will make a notable trade or two this off-season. Sabres GM. Kevyn Adams kicked things off last month with the trading of up-and-coming winger J.J, Peterka to the Utah Mammoth for winger Josh Doan and defenseman Michael Kesselring. but with due respect to Kesselring and Doan, they aren't going to be needle-movers that push Buffalo into a post-season berth next year.

Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/sabres-potential-trade-partner-st-232056407.html

 

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Blues Make Big Changes To Broadcast, Team Moving Forward Beginning With 2025-26 Season

ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Blues announced some big changes to their broadcast team and way they present Blues hockey effective immediately and moving forward into the 2025-26 season.

Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/blues-big-changes-broadcast-team-000804957.html

 

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Blues 2025 First-Round Pick Justin Carbonneau Chooses QMJHL In 2025-26, Leaving Door Open To Crack NHL Roster Also

St. Louis Blues prospect Justin Carbonneau, the No. 19 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, has made his choice and it's a familiar one.

Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/blues-2025-first-round-pick-183534298.html

 

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Blues' legendary broadcaster John Kelly pens heartfelt goodbye after 33 years

The St Louis Blues made some significant changes this offseason. Pius Suter will help with their center depth. Logan Mailloux is now their top defensive prospect, and Jim Montgomery is starting his first full season. Blues' longtime TV broadcaster Jim Kelly was let go by the team and penned a long goodbye.

Source: https://clutchpoints.com/nhl/st-lou...ndary-broadcaster-john-kelly-goodbye-33-years

 

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John Kelly out as Blues make big change in game broadcasts

Blues John Kelly out as Blues make big change in game broadcasts Kelly has been the Blues' television play-by-play voice for 20 years. The team is moving to a TV-radio simulcast led by Chris Kerber and Joey Vitale. To stream 5 On Your Side on your phone, you need the 5 On Your Side app. Download the 5 On Your Side app More Videos Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video Author: Sam Clancy Published: 8:32 AM CDT July 11, 2025 Updated: 8:32 AM CDT July 11, 2025 ST. LOUIS — St. Louis Blues television broadcasts will sound much different next season. After 20 years in the booth for Blues games, play-by-play announcer

Source: https://www.ksdk.com/article/sports...dcast/63-23a59b47-6854-4d79-a24d-6617a45200df

 

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St. Louis Blues release 2025-26 preseason schedule with six games

If you're looking for a notion that reminds you within the next month or so, the weather will turn no pleasant, look no further to the forthcoming NHL season. The St. Louis Blues announced their 2025-26 preseason schedule Monday and the NHL is set to release the full season schedule later this week on Wednesday. The preseason games are an opportunity for fans to not only see how the team looks for the new season, but also get a peek at future Blues players and new draftees. From a minor league perspective, Springfield would be the Triple-A level and Florida Double-A.

Source: https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/blues-st-louis-preseason-schedule-20769222.php

 

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Doug Armstrong's New Vision for the St. Louis Blues' Blue Line

The St. Louis Blues have gone through numerous looks on the blue line since hoisting the Stanley Cup in 2019. After letting captain Alex Pietrangelo walk in free agency to the Vegas Golden Knights over trade protection in his contract, general manager Doug Armstrong was given the task of rebuilding the team's defense core to continue contending for a championship. During the 2020 offseason, Armstrong brought in veterans Justin Faulk and Torey Krug to help fill the void Pietrangelo left when he departed.

Source: https://thehockeywriters.com/blues-armstrong-new-vision-blue-line/

 

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Stingrays Name New Head Coach And Director Of Hockey Operations

The search for South Carolina’s next head coach has come to a close.

Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/stingrays-name-head-coach-director-184054663.html

 

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St. Louis Blues announce 2025-26 schedule, home opener vs. Wild

St. Louis Blues jerseys from the 2022 Winter Classic have inspired the team's rebranding for its road uniforms. Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images The St. Louis Blues will start the 2025-2026 season at home and it'll be the first full season for the team's head coach Jim Montgomery. All of the NHL schedules were officially released Wednesday afternoon at 12 p.m. CDT. Advertisement Article continues below this ad Read more: St. Louis Blues announce 2025-26 preseason schedule with six games Opening night is slated for Thursday, Oct. 9, against St. Louis' longtime rivals the Minnesota Wild, at the Enterprise Center. It will be one of the seven home games of the total 11 games the Blues will

Source: https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/blues-2025-26-season-schedule-20772475.php

 

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Blues 2025-26 Roster Projections After Free Agency - The Hockey Writers St Louis Blues Latest News, Analysis & More

The St. Louis Blues have completed their free agency search and look slightly different for the upcoming 2025-26 season. First and foremost, they did not re-sign Radek Faksa, who went back to sign with his draft team, the Dallas Stars. Ryan Suter is also an unrestricted free agent (UFA) and will likely not get another contract from the Blues.

Source: https://thehockeywriters.com/blues-2025-26-roster-projections-after-free-agency/

 

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Projecting Dylan Holloway's St. Louis Blues Contract Extension

The St. Louis Blues have been very active this offseason, adding free agent centers Pius Suter and Nick Bjugstad, as well as defenseman Logan Mailloux, via a trade that sent forward Zachary Bolduc to the Montreal Canadiens. The team is deeper, bigger, and more versatile than it was a year ago, thanks to general manager Doug Armstrong's moves this summer.

Source: https://thehockeywriters.com/blues-holloway-projecting-contract-extension/

 

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St. Louis Blues 2025 NHL free agency grades for every signing

The St. Louis Blues have received a grade for every notable signing they made this summer in NHL Free Agency.

Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/st-louis-blues-2025-nhl-053358949.html

 

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Blues Made Great Decision With Promising Goalie

The St. Louis Blues have made multiple notable moves this off-season after their strong 2024-25 season. One of them was re-signing goaltender Joel Hofer to a two-year contract with an average annual value (AAV) of $3.4 million back in late June.

Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/blues-made-great-decision-promising-161954765.html

 

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Blues, Canadiens Forwards Headline Exciting Rookie Class

The NHL season may be a bit away, but the rookie class is already garnering a sizable level of excitement. Between some players who gave us a brief glimpse at their excellence last season and some players who majorly impressed in the AHL, with their junior team or in the NCAA, these five forwards are set to dominate the conversation for best rookie this season. Michael Misa of the San Jose Sharks and James Hagens of the Boston Bruins are two forwards from the 2025 NHL Draft class who could jump immediately to the NHL.

Source: https://www.si.com/onsi/breakaway/n...diens-forwards-headline-exciting-rookie-class