The St. Louis Blues had five players represent their home countries at the 2026 Olympic Games, and each went into the tournament with a word to focus on. So far, each has stuck to their word and played to the best of their ability, whilst making a big impact.
Let's break it down as the last day of preliminary action is underway.
Jordan Binnington - Revival
Currently underway in the final game of Team Canada's preliminary round, Jordan Binnington has revived his name and legacy with the Blues. In his first game for Team Canada, he shut out the Czech team with a 26-save masterpiece. As of writing, he has only allowed a single goal to France, and it looks like he will head to 2-0-0 for the Olympics' first round of games.
Colton Parayko - Completion
Colton Parayko has had a rough 2025-26 season, and these Olympic Games are crucial to him and for his future with the Blues. He needs to have a complete game in this tournament, both offensively and defensively. Though two games and the middle of this contest against France, it seems like he is getting a bit better, but not all the way complete.
Pius Suter - Durability
Not only did Pius Suter stay healthy in Switzerland's first three contests, but he also scored two goals and was a difference-maker for them. It was nice to see him really shine with his country-mates, and the hope is that it correlates with the Blues for the rest of the 2025-26 season.
Philip Broberg - Ascension
Philip Broberg had the second-highest expectations of this group, considering the legacy of the blueliners around him for Team Sweden. He lived up to them and rose to the challenge at just 24 years old. This kid is something special, and it will be interesting to see what he brings back home from this tournament to improve his play.
Dalibor Dvorsky - Emergence
Perhaps the player of the tournament, Dalibor Dvorsky, has been one of the best players in this tournament. He has been a lightning bolt for an underdog Slovakia team that has taken the world by storm. Alongside Juraj Slafkovsky, the duo has crushed the competition and given their home country the Group B title and a trip to the quarterfinals.