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Blues bulked up this offseason, but have not lived up to it so far in 2026-27

The St. Louis Blues went out and brought in Ross Johnston, Brandon Carlo, and even called up Dylan Peterson from Springfield for a stint to bring the boom. But…

By Justin Bonhard · Bleedin' Blue

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 4:19 PM

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Justin Bonhard argues the St. Louis Blues have not matched physical expectations despite off-season additions.
The Blues rank tied for 25th in the NHL with 274 hits through 15 games.
Injuries have sidelined physical contributors including Ross Johnston, Alexey Toropchenko, and Tyler Tucker.

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Justin Bonhard argues that the St. Louis Blues have not matched expectations physically in 2026-27 despite offseason additions like Ross Johnston and Brandon Carlo. Through 15 games, head coach Jim Montgomery's team has recorded 274 hits, tying them for 25th in the NHL as the club hovers around a .500 record.

The writer notes that injuries to Johnston, Alexey Toropchenko, and Tyler Tucker have hampered physical play, while impactful hitters Oskar Sundqvist and Nathan Walker remain with Springfield. Bonhard suggests calling up those veterans could restore an edge, though issues with the power play and defense also require attention.

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