St. Louis Blues show urgency during first day of training camp
NHL News • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 10:44 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
On September 17, the St. Louis Blues began their training camp, emphasizing urgency and pace. With the NHL transitioning to an 84-game regular season this year, the team is focusing on maximizing limited practice time. Defenseman Logan Mailloux made an impression as a newcomer, adding youth and size to the Blues' roster, acquired in 2025 from the Montreal Canadiens. The camp is crucial for the team as they prepare for an intense season ahead.
- •Blues started training camp on September 17, 2026.
- •Team focuses on urgency due to fewer preseason games.
- •Logan Mailloux joins the team, enhancing defensive depth.
- •NHL regular season expands to 84 games this year.
- •Team aims to make the most of limited practice opportunities.
- 10:44 PMNHL News — Observations from Day 1 of Blues training camp - NHL.com
"Urgency and pace. That’s what the St. Louis Blues wanted to see out of their roster coming into training camp. With the league transitioning to an 84-game regular season this year, there is less practice time and fewer preseason games. On Thursday morning, pl…
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