The St. Louis Blues are looking to make it back to the playoffs in the 2025-26 season after a heartbreaking elimination in the opening round last year. The Central Division is going to be tough for St. Louis, but they are in a fringe position entering the new year.
This season, Blues fans will get to see one of their former stars provide some analysis once they are on ESPN.
On Thursday, ESPN announced that they have signed former Blues forward T.J. Oshie to be their new in-studio analyst for the 2025-26 season.
Former Blues star T.J. Oshie signs with ESPN as in-studio analyst for 2025-26 season
Oshie reacted to the news through a post on Twitter. Oshie recollected that his father used to fall asleep with SportsCenter nearly every night when he grew up. Oshie said his father "would have loved this" and that he "can't wait to get started at ESPN."
My dad fell asleep to @SportsCenter almost every night of my childhood. He would have loved this! Can’t wait to get started at @espn https://t.co/F8vOnD2S9l
— TJ Oshie (@TJOshie77) October 2, 2025
Oshie announced his retirement from the NHL this past June after 17 years in the league. Oshie last played during the 2023-24 season as a member of the Washington Capitals, as he was sidelined last season due to a chronic back injury.
Of course, Oshie began his career with the Blues as their first-round pick in the 2005 NHL Draft. He became a fan favorite due in part to his scoring ability. His best statistical season arrived in 2013-14, where he scored 21 goals and dished out 39 assists for 60 points. Through his Blues career, Oshie recorded 110 goals and 200 assists for a total of 310 points.
After the 2014-15 season, the Blues traded Oshie to the Capitals, where notably played a huge role in the team winning their first ever Stanley Cup title. He spent nine seasons with the Capitals, scoring 192 goals and recording 193 assists in 567 games.
Oshie is also set to make select appearance on Monumental Sports Network for some Capitals games this upcoming season.
Oshie had memorable years in St. Louis, and now, Blues fans will be able to hear his analysis and opinions on ESPN for the upcoming season.