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St. Louis Blues prepare for 2026-27 NHL season with new leadership

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 12:48 PM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

St. Louis Blues prepare for 2026-27 NHL season with new leadership

Summary

The St. Louis Blues are set to begin the 2026-27 NHL season with a fresh outlook under new captain Robert Thomas and general manager Alex Steen. After missing the playoffs by four points last season, the team made significant roster changes, trading leading scorer Jordan Kyrou and bringing in new talent like Connor McMichael and Mason McTavish. The Blues struggled with special teams last year, finishing 26th on the power play and 25th on the penalty kill. Young players such as Jimmy Snuggerud and Jake Neighbours are expected to play a crucial role as the team looks to become more competitive this season. With various lineup projections, the Blues aim to strengthen both their top and bottom lines.

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By the Numbers

•Robert Thomas named new captain for 2026-27 season
•Jordan Kyrou traded to Washington Capitals
•Blues finished 26th in power play last season
•Young talent expected to step up this year
•Mason McTavish acquired to bolster center depth

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12:48 PMYahoo Sports — Puck Drop Preview: 2026-27 St. Louis Blues

What they're saying

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Last Word On Hockey‘s Puck Drop Previews are back for the 2026-27 season! As the regular season approaches, Last Word will preview each team’s current outlook and stories to watch for the upcoming year. We’ll also do our best to project how things will go for each team throughout the campaign. Today, we’re previewing the 2026-27 St. Louis …
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