Jake Neighbours brings the energy, and now the Blues need the goals

Jake Neighbours brings the energy, but in a contract year the Blues need the goal scoring that made him a top-nine fit.

By Michael Meyer · Bleedin' Blue

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 12:00 PM

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Bleedin' Blue argues that St. Louis Blues winger Jake Neighbours needs to increase his goal scoring in his contract year.
Neighbours is playing on a $3.75 million cap hit and will become a restricted free agent after this season.
His shot frequency at five-on-five has fallen to just over four shots per hour this season.

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Bleedin' Blue's Michael Meyer argues that St. Louis Blues winger Jake Neighbours needs to increase his goal production during the final year of his contract. While the 24-year-old restricted free agent continues to provide physical energy with 52 hits through 17 games, his shot frequency and even-strength goal output have decreased this season.

Meyer notes that Neighbours faces added competition for ice time under head coach Jim Montgomery from players like Mason McTavish and Connor McMichael. Although prospect wingers are not yet ready to displace him, Meyer contends that Neighbours must rediscover his former offensive form to secure a long-term role with the organization.

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