The sting of a Game 7 double-overtime loss is a feeling that lingers. For the St. Louis Blues, that feeling has been simmering all offseason. After a promising playoff run ended in heartbreak against the Winnipeg Jets, the boys in Blue are back with a chip on their shoulder and a lot to prove. As we look ahead to the 2025-26 season, two major questions will define their journey.
Two Burning Questions for the 2025-26 Blues
Can the Blues turn heartbreak into motivation?
In short, absolutely. The Blues know they let a golden opportunity slip through their fingers. Blowing a two-goal lead in the final minutes of a do-or-die game is the kind of thing that fuels a team’s fire for an entire season. Robert Thomas said it best, “It definitely [stinks], but looking forward, there’s a lot to be excited about.” That excitement is palpable, and you can bet that every player in that locker room has circled the dates with the Jets on their calendars. This isn’t just about getting back to the playoffs; it’s about redemption.
The other big question mark for the Blues is on the blue line. The trade that sent the promising young forward Zack Bolduc to bring in Logan Mailloux was a bold move, but a necessary one. At 6-foot-3 and 213 pounds, Mailloux is the big-bodied, right-handed defenseman the Blues have been searching for. He’s young, he’s hungry, and he’s got all the tools to become a top-four defenseman in this league. The Blues are giving him the keys to the car, and it’s going to be exciting to see how he handles the responsibility.
Get Ready for Blues Hockey: 2025-26 Pre-Season Schedule
The road to redemption begins with the pre-season. Here’s a look at the Blues’ exhibition schedule:
- Sept. 20 at Dallas Stars – 6 p.m.
- Sept. 21 at Columbus Blue Jackets – 4 p.m.
- Sept. 27 vs. Chicago Blackhawks – 6 p.m.
- Sept. 30 vs. Dallas Stars – 7 p.m.
- Oct. 2 vs. Ottawa Senators – 7 p.m.
- Oct. 4 at Chicago Blackhawks – 6 p.m.
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