Note News: A St. Louis Blues Podcast

Leading up to the NHL Draft, the Blues were featured prominently in trade rumors and reports. They inquired about Brady Tkachuk, and reportedly made an offer for Jason Robertson. Ultimately, they ended up trading Jordan Kyrou to the Washington Capitals, and acquiring Mason McTavish from the Anaheim Ducks and Brandon Carlo from the Toronto Maple Leafs. Did the Blues make the best use of their asset...

After the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft, the Blues walked away with some big changes to their forward core: they drafted Tynan Lawrence and Maddox Dagenais and traded 2 of their picks to the Anaheim Ducks for Mason McTavish. On day 2 of the draft, the Blues traded 2 of their third round picks to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for Brandon Carlo. Reactions to what the Blues have done have b...

Jordan Kyrou has been traded to the Washington Capitals in exchange for the 16th overall pick in this year’s draft, forward Connor McMichael, and forward prospect Milton Gastrin. This comes in the midst of a busy week for the NHL and a few days before the 2026 draft. How did the Blues do? What are they getting in McMichael and Gastrin, and what could they do with the 16th overall pick? Q&A For...

The 2026 NHL Draft is a few days away and Blues fans are eager to see what Doug Armstrong and Alexander Steen will do with the 12 picks they have, including 3 first round picks. Which players should they target in the first round? Who could be available at 11th and 15th overall, and which players would be most impactful in the Blues’ system? Q&A Form: https://forms.gle/xo52nY8tP2yVAUVS7 You ca...

With the Stanley Cup Finals concluding the NHL offseason has begun, and the Blues have an important summer ahead. They’ve started by hiring Greg Cronin and Vinny Prospal as assistant coaches to Jim Montgomery, and extending Steve Ott as head coach of the Springfield Thunderbirds. Were these good moves? Can Cronin and Prospal bring a much needed boost to the special teams? Also on the show today, h...

Offseason trade buzz is already in full swing as the Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway! The St. Louis Blues will look to have a pivotal off-season both in terms of who they acquire and who they send away. Detroit Red Wings centerman Dylan Larkin has reportedly requested a trade and there’s been plenty of chatter around other players like Simon Nemec, Matthew, Knies, and others, as well as Blues pl...

The Springfield Thunderbirds turned their season around once Steve Ott took over as head coach, and ended up surprising everyone to not only make the playoffs, but upset two teams to make it to the Atlantic Division Finals. What do Blues fans need to know about the T-Birds season? Which players played key roles and which names should fans know? What’s next for Steve Ott, and the entire roster? We’...

Dom Luszczyszyn and Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic have created a Blues Stanley Cup contender checklist - part of a series where each NHL team is measured up against 10 years of recent Stanley Cup winners. How did they do? What players do the Blues already have in key roles? What are their biggest areas of need to build a Cup contender? Is their evaluation off for any players? Q&A Form: htt...

The 2026 NHL Draft is just over a month away, and the approach that the St. Louis Blues take will be pivotal in both the short and long term. Which players should they target in this year’s draft? Should they try to draft one of the top defensemen? How do the forwards in the draft align with their priorities? What does this team need to become, and remain, competitive? Q&A Form: https://forms....

With the Blues having a down year and selling at the deadline, all eyes are on the team’s future. If the Blues hope to bounce back anytime soon, they’re going to need their prospects to show up. Now that it’s the offseason, let’s take a look at how some of the top prospects performed this year. Who has the best chance to impact the Blues at the NHL level? Which prospects could we see in St. Louis...

The Blues did not get lucky in the NHL Draft Lottery, and will stick with their 11th and 15th overall picks in the upcoming draft. They’ve got 12 picks, including three in the 1st round and three in the 3rd round. Will they keep their picks, or will they try to make a splash on draft day? If they keep them - what players could be available to them? If they make a trade - will they try to move up o...

The Blues have signed forward Dylan Holloway to a 5 year contract extension, worth $38.75 million! The deal will keep Holloway in St. Louis through the 2030-31 season. Is this a good deal for the Blues? How will the contract age as time goes on? What’s next for Doug Armstrong and Alexander Steen? Q&A Form: https://forms.gle/xo52nY8tP2yVAUVS7 You can follow Note News on Instagram, Twitter and T...

The 2025-26 season is officially over, and the Blues finished 4 points out of a playoff spot. It was a disappointing year after last season elevated our expectations, but what do the Blues have to learn from this season? The Blues have 3 first round picks in this year’s draft, and Alexander Steen will take over as GM this summer. What should the team’s priorities be as they point their attention t...

Blues fans know that the 2025-26 season has not gone according to plan. A post-Olympic hot streak has not been enough to overcome the hole they dug themselves early in the year, and while they aren’t yet mathematically eliminated, it’s looking like we can call it a season with 5 games remaining. Despite a down year, can the Blues bounce back sooner rather than later, or are we facing a longer-term...

Before this week, the Blues were one of the hottest teams in the NHL, putting themselves in position to compete for a playoff spot. They had a chance this week to hold the second wild card, but lost two critical games to the Sharks and Kings. Now, they’re 4 points out with 5 teams standing between them and the playoffs, leaving us feeling like the playoff dream is officially dead. What happened? H...

The Blues have continued to hover around the bottom 5 of the NHL, and everyone’s eyes are on the upcoming draft and offseason, as well as the 2026-27 season. The Blues have also signed collegiate free agent Felix Trudeau, who should factor into the roster conversation next year. How have players been performing lately, and what does it mean for the future? Plus, we’ll do our first listener/viewer...

The St. Louis Blues were sellers at the trade deadline, but they find themselves with a 7-1-1 record in their last 9 games. A team that we thought would be at the bottom of the league by this time are now sitting just 5 points out of a playoff spot with 16 games left in the season. What’s the reason behind their success? Why haven’t they been able to play this well all year? Would it be better for...

In what was shaping up to be a disappointing trade deadline, Doug Armstrong and the St. Louis Blues pulled off a couple of last minute trades to send Brayden Schenn to the New York Islanders and Justin Faulk to the Detroit Red Wings. The total return features a mix of picks, prospects, and NHL players. How did the Blues do? Did they accomplish what they needed to? Were the returns for Schenn and F...

The first domino of the 2026 trade deadline has (maybe) fallen: the St. Louis Blues have a deal in place to trade Stanley Cup winning defenseman Colton Parayko to the Buffalo Sabres. The return reportedly includes defenseman prospect Radim Mrtka and a 1st round draft pick. How would this deal look for the Blues? What kind of player is Mrtka, and what could the trade mean for the future? What else...

The NHL in-season trade deadline is this Friday afternoon and the Blues rumor mill has been very active. Expected names like Justin Faulk and Brayden Schenn are out there. However, Robert Thomas in particular seems to be gaining traction, which would present a major shakeup for St. Louis. Could the Blues really move their best player? If so, which teams could acquire him and what should the return...

The United States have beaten Canada in both the men’s and women’s gold medal games at the 2026 Winter Olympics! Jordan Binnington and Colton Parayko won the silver medal, and Dalibor Dvorsky finished 4th with Slovakia. Before the hockey world turns its attention back to the NHL, we’ll react to the gold medal game! What does this mean for the US and for hockey? What does this mean for the Blues pl...

NHL players have returned to the Winter Olympics, and this year’s games have brought us some exciting hockey! The St. Louis Blues have 5 players representing their national teams, and so far there have been some impressive performances. As of today, the group stage is over and the knockout round is set. How have Blues players looked so far? What roles are they playing on their teams, and how could...

The NHL is on a break as the Winter Olympics are underway. Before the roster freeze, the St. Louis Blues made it clear that they will be selling. They traded Nick Bjugstad and claimed Jack Finley off waivers. What do these moves mean for the Blues? What moves could we expect before the NHL trade deadline in March? What might the Blues look like to start next season, and can they be competitive nex...

Nothing has gone right for the Blues this season, and struggles for the Blues goalies have often been a big reason why. With Jordan Binnington having a down year and Joel Hofer playing well for the past couple of months, is it time to reevaluate the goaltender situation in St. Louis? Is Joel Hofer ready to take over as a starter? Is it time to move on from Jordan Binnington? Should the Blues look...

The St. Louis Blues are in free fall and it shouldn’t be long until they start to sell this season. It’s easy to see players like Faulk and Schenn being dealt, but what about players like Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou? Should Doug Armstrong move his core players? What could the return be, and would it be worth it? You can follow Note News on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @NoteNewsPod You can subs...