Snuggerud’s pursuit of 50 goals in 2026-27 is not as far-fetched as it sounds

Writer Justin Bonhard argues that St. Louis Blues forward Jimmy Snuggerud could reach 50 goals during the 2026-27 NHL season. Through the team's first 14 games, Snuggerud leads the Blues with eight goals, putting him on pace for 48 goals across a full schedule. St. Louis has not featured a 50-goal scorer since Brendan Shanahan and Brett Hull both accomplished the feat in the 1993-94 campaign.

Bonhard notes that Snuggerud has scored his eight goals without recording a multi-goal performance, demonstrating game-to-game consistency. Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg have served as his primary playmakers with five and four assists respectively. Bonhard contends that increased power-play opportunities and high-scoring matchups will provide Snuggerud enough scoring chances to hit the 50-goal milestone.