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Joe DeMarini

Joe DeMarini

Joined: May 14, 2025

Jan 16, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues center Oskar Sundqvist (70) skates against Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh (43) during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

The Blues should not dip their toes in free agency this summer

Joe DeMarini
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3:30 PM CDT
Mar 28, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) is congratulated by goaltender Joel Hofer (30) after the Blues defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

This Blues goaltender is facing the biggest off season of his career

Joe DeMarini
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1:33 PM CDT
Apr 16, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; The St. Louis Blues celebrate after defeating the Utah Mammoth at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

The Blues' three first-round picks could accelerate a retool

Joe DeMarini
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May 14, 2026
Mar 2, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; A view of the logo on the jersey of St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) during the game between the Dallas Stars and the St. Louis Blues at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Alex Steen's first order of business as general manager has to be direction

Joe DeMarini
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May 13, 2026
Nov 18, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN;  St. Louis Blues forward Dalibor Dvorsky (54) celebrates with forwards Robert Thomas (18) and Pavel Buchnevich (89) after scoring a goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

The Blues have to decide if they're retooling or rebuilding

Joe DeMarini
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May 12, 2026
Dec 14, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; A view of the Blues logo on the jersey of St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) during the game between the Dallas Stars and the St. Louis Blues at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Another day, another mock draft; here is who the Blues could select

Joe DeMarini
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May 11, 2026
Apr 1, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues center Jordan Kyrou (25) talks with center Robert Thomas (18)  during the second period of a hockey game against the Edmonton Oilers at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

This could be the end of the Blues' core as we know it

Joe DeMarini
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May 8, 2026
Apr 11, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; St. Louis Blues right wing Dalibor Dvorsky (54) looks to pass the puck against Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Donato (8) during the second period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Though unlikely, the Blues' first pick in first round could make an impact next season

Joe DeMarini
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May 8, 2026
Dec 31, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, UNITED STATES; Finland forward Oliver Suvanto (38) celebrates his goal against Canada during the first period in group play during the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship at 3M Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Prospect expert mocks all three Blues picks for 2026 NHL Draft

Joe DeMarini
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May 7, 2026
Mar 28, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Easton Cowan (53) checks St. Louis Blues defenseman Logan Mailloux (23) during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

It took most of the season, but Logan Mailloux started figuring it out at the end of 2025-26

Joe DeMarini
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Apr 29, 2026
Apr 16, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; St. Louis Blues goaltender Joel Hofer (30) warms up before a game against the Utah Mammoth at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Joel Hofer has earned his place as the Blues' starter

Joe DeMarini
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Apr 29, 2026
Mar 28, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues center Pius Suter (22) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a short handed goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Pius Suter did exactly what he was brought in to do

Joe DeMarini
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Apr 28, 2026
Mar 26, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues right wing Dalibor Dvorsky (54) celebrates after scoring a goal past San Jose Sharks goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (33) in the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images

Dvorsky couldn't translate Olympic success back to the Blues

Joe DeMarini
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Apr 28, 2026
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
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