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State of the Blues a month into the season

We're just over a month into the 2026-27 NHL season, and the St. Louis Blues are off to the perfectly mediocre start that just about everyone predicted from the…

By Joe DeMarini · Bleedin' Blue

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 2:48 AM

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Writer Joe DeMarini assesses the St. Louis Blues as meeting mediocre expectations with a 7-7-1 record.
The writer highlights offensive slumps from Mason McTavish, Connor McMichael, and Robert Thomas.
Goaltender Jordan Binnington and defenseman Cam Fowler are criticized for ongoing struggles on the ice.

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Writer Joe DeMarini argues that the St. Louis Blues are off to a mediocre 7-7-1 start a month into the 2026-27 NHL season, sitting sixth in the Central Division. The author notes that recent slumps from top skaters alongside poor goaltending have left the squad struggling to match competitive division rivals.

DeMarini highlights offensive drop-offs from Mason McTavish, Connor McMichael, and Robert Thomas, alongside defensive struggles from Cam Fowler and goaltender Jordan Binnington. The writer also questions head coach Jim Montgomery's ability to fix stagnant five-on-five play, suggesting a coaching change could potentially be considered.

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