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The St. Louis Blues went 0-1-1 in Week 1 of the preseason, after losses to the Dallas Stars and the Columbus Blue Jackets. What can we take away from these games and the beginning of training camp? Which players have stood out so far? Which prospects have performed well? After a goal and an assist, how will Justin Carbonneau perform? Can he crack the NHL roster?You can follow Note News on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @NoteNewsPodYou can subscribe to the Note News YouTube channel here: http://www.youtube.com/@notenewspod
With less than 3 weeks until the St. Louis Blues start their regular season, it’s time for us to make our bold predictions for the 2025-26 season! Will any Blues players win a major award? Which players will have career years? Will the Blues make a playoff run? Let’s get BOLD!You can follow Note News on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @NoteNewsPodYou can subscribe to the Note News YouTube channel here: http://www.youtube.com/@notenewspod
After finishing 5th in the Central Division last year with 96 points, the St. Louis Blues will be looking to rise in the standings in 2025-26 in arguably the toughest division in the NHL. Who are they up against? How high can the Blues finish? Let’s take a look at where each of the Blues’ divisional rivals stand entering the season, break down their offseason moves, and project the Central Division standings for 2025-26.You can follow Note News on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @NoteNewsPodYou can subscribe to the Note News YouTube channel here: http://www.youtube.com/@notenewspod
With less than a month to go before hockey season, it’s time to take a look at the roster and decide what we expect for each St. Louis Blues player. Which players are we buying and selling on? Who could improve and who could take a step back? Will any players reach new career highs? Will anyone start to fall off?We're hosting a Note News fantasy hockey league! Want to play against Alec, John, and fellow listeners? Sign up here: https://forms.gle/p1LEgJ5NCYei6uF17 You can follow Note News on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @NoteNewsPodYou can subscribe to the Note News YouTube channel here: http://www.youtube.com/@notenewspod
Last season was eventful for the Blues’ top 4! Colton Parayko had a career year, Cam Fowler came to life in St. Louis, and Philip Broberg had a breakout season. With key players sticking around and young players like Logan Mailloux entering the picture, how does the Blues’ top 4 compare with the league’s contenders? How effective can they be in 2025-26? Is this top 4 ready to compete for a Stanley Cup, or are they still missing something?We're hosting a Note News fantasy hockey league! Want to play against Alec, John, and fellow listeners? Sign up here: https://forms.gle/YXmU2p8aWvwV8hQZAYou can follow Note News on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @NoteNewsPodYou can subscribe to the Note News YouTube channel here: http://www.youtube.com/@notenewspod
After making the playoffs last season as a wild card, the St. Louis Blues have high hopes for 2025-26: to break 100 points, return to the playoffs, and make a run. Can they do it? Were the additions of Pius Suter, Nick Bjugstad, and Logan Mailloux enough? Will any players improve? We’re joined by special guest, Sam Kohler, to react to the Blues’ offseason moves and predict their performance in the upcoming season. You can follow Note News on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @NoteNewsPodYou can subscribe to the Note News YouTube channel here: http://www.youtube.com/@notenewspod You can follow Sam on Twitter @stlanalytics
The St. Louis Blues are once again a playoff contender and they plan to take more strides in the upcoming season! In 2025-26, they’ll be looking for key players to take steps, reach new heights, bounce back, stay consistent, and more. Which Blues players and personnel are the biggest X-Factors for the Blues’ success? Who could make or break the season for St. Louis in 2025-26?You can follow Note News on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @NoteNewsPodYou can subscribe to the Note News YouTube channel here: http://www.youtube.com/@notenewspod
The St. Louis Blues have signed forward Milan Lucic to a professional tryout. Lucic, who is 37 years old, last played in 2023-24 for the Boston Bruins and has had an NHL career spanning 17 seasons and 4 teams. Will the veteran earn a spot in the Blues’ forward group? Plus, for Episode 100, we’ll do a Q&A session with viewers/listeners and reflect on the first 100 episodes of Note News! Special thanks to all those who have supported us!You can follow Note News on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @NoteNewsPodYou can subscribe to the Note News YouTube channel here: http://www.youtube.com/@notenewspod
Last season, we saw the top 6 lead the way for the Blues, bringing them to their first playoff appearance in 3 years. Robert Thomas had a fantastic year, and the second line of Dylan Holloway, Brayden Schenn, and Jordan Kyrou was one of the most effective two-way lines in the entire NHL. With key players sticking around and young players like Jimmy Snuggerud entering the picture, how does the Blues’ top 6 compare with the league’s contenders? How effective can they be in 2025-26? Is this top 6 ready to compete for a Stanley Cup, or are they still missing something?You can follow Note News on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @NoteNewsPodYou can subscribe to the Note News YouTube channel here: http://www.youtube.com/@notenewspod
In a time where there are more teams that need solid goaltending than there are solid goalies, the Blues may be counting on their duo more than ever. Can the Blues goalie tandem be a strength for the team? Can Jordan Binnington replicate his success from 2 seasons ago? Can Joel Hofer take another step in his career? The Blues will also see their first full season under head coach Jim Montgomery. Can he lead them to break 100 points this year? Will he help the Blues get off to a good start? Let’s take a look at the goaltending situation and the head coach situation for the Blues before the 2025-26 season.You can follow Note News on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @NoteNewsPodYou can subscribe to the Note News YouTube channel here: http://www.youtube.com/@notenewspod
The forward corps has changed in recent years for the St. Louis Blues, with the additions of young players and some key free agent signings. If they hope to be a contender in the 2025-26 season, they'll need their forwards to step up. Can Robert Thomas be an MVP-level player? Can Jordan Kyrou finally score 40 goals? Will Dylan Holloway take another step? Will Jimmy Snuggerud establish himself on the top line? In this episode, let's take a look at the forward group for the upcoming season.You can follow Note News on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @NoteNewsPodYou can subscribe to the Note News YouTube channel here: http://www.youtube.com/@notenewspod
Last season, we saw some improvement on the blue line for the Blues, with the additions of Cam Fowler, Philip Broberg, and Ryan Suter, as well as a career year from Colton Parayko and the emergence of Tyler Tucker. How will they follow up on that in 2025-26? Should Fowler be extended? What’s next for Broberg? Can Logan Mailloux establish a role for himself? In this episode, let’s take a look at the Blues D-corps for the upcoming season. You can follow Note News on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @NoteNewsPodYou can subscribe to the Note News YouTube channel here: http://www.youtube.com/@notenewspod
The St. Louis Blues have high hopes for the 2025-26 NHL season, as they'll look to break 100 points and return to the playoffs! To get there, they may need some key players to take steps forward or perform well after a down year. Which Blues have the most to prove? Can Pavel Buchnevich return to form? Can young players like Logan Mailloux and Jimmy Snuggerud live up to expectations? Can Robert Thomas be an MVP-level player all season?You can follow Note News on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @NoteNewsPodYou can subscribe to the Note News YouTube channel here: http://www.youtube.com/@notenewspod
With the Blues looking to take another step in 2025-26, they’ll need some big seasons from key contributors up and down their roster. If everything goes well, there are a few players who could be well-positioned to receive some consideration for major NHL awards! Could Jimmy Snuggerud win the Calder trophy? Could Robert Thomas win the Selke, or even the Hart? What about Jordan Binnington, Dylan Holloway, and other big names?You can follow Note News on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @NoteNewsPodYou can subscribe to the Note News YouTube channel here: http://www.youtube.com/@notenewspod
Every year, Scott Wheeler, who covers hockey prospects for The Athletic, creates a Top 100 ranking of drafted NHL prospects from across the league. This is a big undertaking, as dozens of U-23 prospects are evaluated, sorted into tiers, and ranked. Today, we’ll take a look at where Blues prospects fall in his rankings! Did he get it right? Are the Blues’ top prospects in the right tiers and spots in the ranking? Should anyone else have been on the list? Plus, the Blues make changes to their broadcast and the 2025-26 season schedule has been released.You can follow Note News on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @NoteNewsPodYou can subscribe to the Note News YouTube channel here: http://www.youtube.com/@notenewspod
The St. Louis Blues made a huge selection at 19th overall, picking forward Justin Carbonneau out of the QMJHL. How does Carbonneau fit with the Blues, both right now and long term? What kind of player is he? We break down all of that and more with a film review on Justin Carbonneau.You can follow Note News on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @NoteNewsPodYou can subscribe to the Note News YouTube channel here: http://www.youtube.com/@notenewspod
The past couple of weeks have been busy for the St. Louis Blues, bringing us a different look for the future of Blues hockey, both short term and long term. Today, we’re joined by Mike Meyer to evaluate what that future could look like. How high is the ceiling for Justin Carbonneau, and when could we see him in St. Louis? Is Logan Mailloux a long term answer as a top 4 defenseman of the future? Could the Blues’ free agent signings push them back to the playoffs? Which prospects stood out at Development Camp?You can find Mike on Twitter/X @M_Meyer3 on Substack https://substack.com/@bluenotesrising and with STL Sports Central https://www.stlsportscentral.com/author/mikemeyerYou can follow Note News on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @NoteNewsPodYou can subscribe to the Note News YouTube channel here: http://www.youtube.com/@notenewspod
The St. Louis Blues have been linked to Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram in many reports and rumors throughout the first week of free agency. Should the Blues trade for Byram? Is Byram a good fit? What should they trade away in return? Which other players should they target via trade to go above and beyond this offseason?You can follow Note News on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @NoteNewsPodYou can subscribe to the Note News YouTube channel here: http://www.youtube.com/@notenewspod
Two days into free agency, the St. Louis Blues have been busy! They have signed Pius Suter and Nick Bjugstad, traded Zack Bolduc to Montreal in exchange for Logan Mailloux, and placed Nick Leddy on waivers! What do these moves mean for the Blues next season and into the future? Were they the right moves to make? What could be coming next?You can follow Note News on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @NoteNewsPodYou can subscribe to the Note News YouTube channel here: http://www.youtube.com/@notenewspod
NHL Free Agency begins tomorrow, July 1st! The St. Louis Blues are in the middle of an important offseason, as they’re trying to improve upon 2024-25 with another playoff berth. They have some key areas of need, which they will seek to address via free agency and on the trade market this summer. So, on the eve of free agency, which UFAs could the Blues target and how could they fit on the team? The trade market is another possibility, with the Blues already appearing in rumors around the league. Could Jordan Kyrou be on the move before his NTC kicks in? Which players could the Blues target via trade?You can follow Note News on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @NoteNewsPodYou can subscribe to the Note News YouTube channel here: http://www.youtube.com/@notenewspod