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Joe DeMarini

Joe DeMarini

Joined: May 14, 2025

Jan 29, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues goaltender Joel Hofer (30) celebrates with defenseman Philip Broberg (6) after the Blues defeated the Florida Panthers at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Three Blues that took major steps forward this season

Joe DeMarini
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Apr 27, 2026
Dec 6, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; St. Louis Blues defenseman Cam Fowler (17) defends against Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) during the third period at Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

This Blues defenseman was the weakest link on the back end

Joe DeMarini
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Apr 26, 2026
Apr 5, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (18) in the third period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

It was a tale of two seasons for Robert Thomas

Joe DeMarini
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Apr 26, 2026
Dec 27, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues right wing Jordan Kyrou (25) is checked by Nashville Predators right wing Michael McCarron (47) during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Jordan Kyrou slumped when the team needed him to be a star

Joe DeMarini
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Apr 25, 2026
Mar 12, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA;  St. Louis Blues right wing Jordan Kyrou (25) looks on during the warmups before the game against the Carolina Hurricanes  at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

The Blues would lose more than they would gain in a Kyrou trade

Joe DeMarini
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Apr 25, 2026
Nov 29, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues general manager Doug Armstrong looks on before a game against the Utah Mammoth at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

The Blues' management succession plan may've ruined the 2025-26 season

Joe DeMarini
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Apr 21, 2026
Jan 24, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues defenseman Cam Fowler (17) and defenseman Logan Mailloux (23) collide with goaltender Joel Hofer (30) during the third period against the Los Angeles Kings at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Three Blues that took a major step back this season

Joe DeMarini
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Apr 21, 2026
Apr 5, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (18) celebrates his third goal of the game with left wing Dylan Holloway (81) and right wing Jimmy Snuggerud (21) in the third period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Blues' youth fueled late season surge

Joe DeMarini
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Apr 17, 2026
Apr 14, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) makes a save against Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Rafael Harvey-Pinard (48) at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Connor Hamilton-Imagn Images

If this was it for Binnington, his final game mirrored his own rise

Joe DeMarini
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Apr 15, 2026
Mar 15, 2026; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; A puck flies over St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) during a game against the Winnipeg Jets in the second period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images

Blues have a tough decision to make on Binnington

Joe DeMarini
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Apr 15, 2026
Mar 26, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues right wing Dalibor Dvorsky (54) takes a shot against the San Jose Sharks in overtime at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images

Four Blues ranked in expert's top 100 prospects

Joe DeMarini
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Apr 13, 2026
Oct 27, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) skates with the puck against St. Louis Blues right wing Jimmy Snuggerud (21) during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

And then there were three: Blues enter final week of season

Joe DeMarini
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Apr 12, 2026
Apr 9, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) defends the net against the Winnipeg Jets during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Blues' nominee for the Masterton Trophy is a bit of a surprise

Joe DeMarini
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Apr 11, 2026
Jan 5, 2026; St. Paul, Minnesota, USA; Sweden forward Ivar Stenberg (15) and Czechia defensemen Adam Jiricek (5) shake hands after the final of the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship ice hockey tournament at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images

Expert rates Blues prospect pipeline top ten in the NHL

Joe DeMarini
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Apr 6, 2026
Apr 5, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche goaltender MacKenzie Blackwood (39) covers the puck as center Jack Drury (18) and defenseman Brett Kulak (27) and defenseman Sam Malinski (70) defend in the third period against the St. Louis Blues at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

As playoff odds dwindle, Blues have a narrow path this week

Joe DeMarini
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Apr 6, 2026
Apr 5, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (18) celebrates with the bench after his hat trick goal against the Colorado Avalanche in the third period at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

A Blue was named one of the NHL's Three Stars of the Week

Joe DeMarini
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Apr 6, 2026
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