The St. Louis Blues have signed forward Milan Lucic to a professional tryout. Lucic, who is 37 years old, last played in 2023-24 for the Boston Bruins and has had an NHL career spanning 17 seasons and 4 teams. Will the veteran earn a spot in the Blues’ forward group? Plus, for Episode 100, we’ll do a Q&A session with viewers/listeners and reflect on the first 100 episodes of Note News! Special thanks to all those who have supported us!

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Last season, we saw the top 6 lead the way for the Blues, bringing them to their first playoff appearance in 3 years. Robert Thomas had a fantastic year, and the second line of Dylan Holloway, Brayden Schenn, and Jordan Kyrou was one of the most effective two-way lines in the entire NHL. With key players sticking around and young players like Jimmy Snuggerud entering the picture, how does the Blues’ top 6 compare with the league’s contenders? How effective can they be in 2025-26? Is this top 6 ready to compete for a Stanley Cup, or are they still missing something?

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In a time where there are more teams that need solid goaltending than there are solid goalies, the Blues may be counting on their duo more than ever. Can the Blues goalie tandem be a strength for the team? Can Jordan Binnington replicate his success from 2 seasons ago? Can Joel Hofer take another step in his career? The Blues will also see their first full season under head coach Jim Montgomery. Can he lead them to break 100 points this year? Will he help the Blues get off to a good start? Let’s take a look at the goaltending situation and the head coach situation for the Blues before the 2025-26 season.

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The forward corps has changed in recent years for the St. Louis Blues, with the additions of young players and some key free agent signings. If they hope to be a contender in the 2025-26 season, they'll need their forwards to step up. Can Robert Thomas be an MVP-level player? Can Jordan Kyrou finally score 40 goals? Will Dylan Holloway take another step? Will Jimmy Snuggerud establish himself on the top line? In this episode, let's take a look at the forward group for the upcoming season.

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Last season, we saw some improvement on the blue line for the Blues, with the additions of Cam Fowler, Philip Broberg, and Ryan Suter, as well as a career year from Colton Parayko and the emergence of Tyler Tucker. How will they follow up on that in 2025-26? Should Fowler be extended? What’s next for Broberg? Can Logan Mailloux establish a role for himself? In this episode, let’s take a look at the Blues D-corps for the upcoming season.

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The St. Louis Blues have high hopes for the 2025-26 NHL season, as they'll look to break 100 points and return to the playoffs! To get there, they may need some key players to take steps forward or perform well after a down year. Which Blues have the most to prove? Can Pavel Buchnevich return to form? Can young players like Logan Mailloux and Jimmy Snuggerud live up to expectations? Can Robert Thomas be an MVP-level player all season?

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With the Blues looking to take another step in 2025-26, they’ll need some big seasons from key contributors up and down their roster. If everything goes well, there are a few players who could be well-positioned to receive some consideration for major NHL awards! Could Jimmy Snuggerud win the Calder trophy? Could Robert Thomas win the Selke, or even the Hart? What about Jordan Binnington, Dylan Holloway, and other big names?

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Every year, Scott Wheeler, who covers hockey prospects for The Athletic, creates a Top 100 ranking of drafted NHL prospects from across the league. This is a big undertaking, as dozens of U-23 prospects are evaluated, sorted into tiers, and ranked. Today, we’ll take a look at where Blues prospects fall in his rankings! Did he get it right? Are the Blues’ top prospects in the right tiers and spots in the ranking? Should anyone else have been on the list? Plus, the Blues make changes to their broadcast and the 2025-26 season schedule has been released.

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The St. Louis Blues made a huge selection at 19th overall, picking forward Justin Carbonneau out of the QMJHL. How does Carbonneau fit with the Blues, both right now and long term? What kind of player is he? We break down all of that and more with a film review on Justin Carbonneau.

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The past couple of weeks have been busy for the St. Louis Blues, bringing us a different look for the future of Blues hockey, both short term and long term. Today, we’re joined by Mike Meyer to evaluate what that future could look like. How high is the ceiling for Justin Carbonneau, and when could we see him in St. Louis? Is Logan Mailloux a long term answer as a top 4 defenseman of the future? Could the Blues’ free agent signings push them back to the playoffs? Which prospects stood out at Development Camp?

You can find Mike on Twitter/X @M_Meyer3 on Substack https://substack.com/@bluenotesrising and with STL Sports Central https://www.stlsportscentral.com/author/mikemeyer

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