The St. Louis Blues are back in just a few days. It'll be USA vs Canada in the Four Nations championship game, which should be a treat. When the Blues return, it will be the official start of the second half. Let's take a look back at the first half of the season and see who the standout performers were.
1. Jordan Kyrou
Jordan Kyrou is having a heck of a season for the Blues. He's completely turned the narrative that he's a one-dimensional offensive player who can't play defense to a player who has become a solid all-around player with great offensive output.
Kyrou is so talented offensively, and the fact he's improved on his defense so much this season says a lot. Compare this version of Kyrou to two seasons ago, and it's a night and day difference. He's proving a lot of people wrong, especially since last year when he was booed at home by fans. Kyrou is having his best overall season since 2021-2022, which was his first real breakout season in the league.
2. Dylan Holloway
Dylan Holloway came out of nowhere and became one of the Blues' most successful players in the first half, and he's done it by simply earning more playing time. He's playing five minutes more than the Oilers were giving him last season, and his shot percentage is up almost two percent as well.
Holloway was seen as the consolation prize to the offer sheet of Philip Broberg, but both players had fantastic first half's for the Blues. Both players project to be in the Blues future for years to come. We'll see how the two finish their season, but if they can keep their pace, their first season with the Note will be more than anyone could have asked for.
3. Philip Broberg
It had to be Broberg, right? Although he missed some time with injury this season, he's been very good for the Blues. He's shown that he can play in the top four, and that's pretty much where he's been the entire season.
He's slowed down a little bit since his red-hot start to the season, but his consistent defensive play has been noticeable. He's been noticeable out on the ice, but it's usually in good ways. For the past few seasons, Blues defensemen have been noticeable out on the ice, but in bad ways. It's a nice change of pace.