St. Louis Blues Preseason Overview

Following a tough double-overtime defeat to the Winnipeg Jets in the playoffs, the St. Louis Blues are gearing up for the 2025-26 season. With Jim Montgomery completing his first full year as head coach, changes are on the horizon, including Alexander Steen set to replace Doug Armstrong as general manager in 2026. The Blues made significant offseason moves, trading Zach Bolduc for Logan Mailloux and signing Nick Bjugstad and Pius Suter while not re-signing defensemen Nick Leddy and Ryan Suter. Promising rookie Justin Carbonneau showcased his talent during the preseason, scoring a power-play goal in the first game against the Dallas Stars. The Blues faced several defeats in their subsequent preseason matches, including a disappointing loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets and a 5-3 setback against the Stars. However, they rebounded with a commanding 7-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators, highlighting the team's potential. As they enter the regular season, the Blues aim to build on their preseason performance while overcoming early injuries to key players like Oskar Sundqvist.