Here come the kids:


Stenberg missed some time with an injury over Olympic break, but I think we all expected to see him back soon. It'll be interesting to see Lindstein make his debut. This means all 3 of the 2023 first rounders will be in the lineup.

Of note, Springfield has been killing it since Ott took over. I think I saw they were 6-1 at one point.

Dave's a mess wrote: Mon Mar 09, 2026 1:39 pm Here come the kids:


Stenberg missed some time with an injury over Olympic break, but I think we all expected to see him back soon. It'll be interesting to see Lindstein make his debut. This means all 3 of the 2023 first rounders will be in the lineup.

Of note, Springfield has been killing it since Ott took over. I think I saw they were 6-1 at one point.

Loading up for the big run... 19 game winning streak on tap

CaptSMRT wrote: Mon Mar 09, 2026 9:19 pm

Dave's a mess wrote: Mon Mar 09, 2026 1:39 pm Here come the kids:


Stenberg missed some time with an injury over Olympic break, but I think we all expected to see him back soon. It'll be interesting to see Lindstein make his debut. This means all 3 of the 2023 first rounders will be in the lineup.

Of note, Springfield has been killing it since Ott took over. I think I saw they were 6-1 at one point.

Loading up for the big run... 19 game winning streak on tap

I'd like to see Dylan Peterson get a look if someone on the bottom of the lineup goes down.

I don’t know what this means, but it seems good for the Blues most recent 6th round pick.

Dave's a mess wrote: Wed Mar 11, 2026 4:40 pm I don’t know what this means, but it seems good for the Blues most recent 6th round pick.

Goalie of the year. And after a very strong WJC as well. He's looking like a good one to have in the pipeline.

I will say one thing about the Blues, they do seem to draft well. Like their first round hit rate seems unusually well and I'd imagine is probably one of the better ones in the league. We have to go back to 2018 for their last swing and a miss in Bokk and they seemed to recognize it quickly cause he was traded away rather abruptly. Before that, Jordan Schmaltz in 2012? Obviously they didn't have a first round pick each season but two in 13 years seems great. Just need that true superstar

Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Thu Mar 12, 2026 9:25 am

Dave's a mess wrote: Wed Mar 11, 2026 4:40 pm I don’t know what this means, but it seems good for the Blues most recent 6th round pick.

Goalie of the year. And after a very strong WJC as well. He's looking like a good one to have in the pipeline.

I will say one thing about the Blues, they do seem to draft well. Like their first round hit rate seems unusually well and I'd imagine is probably one of the better ones in the league. We have to go back to 2018 for their last swing and a miss in Bokk and they seemed to recognize it quickly cause he was traded away rather abruptly. Before that, Jordan Schmaltz in 2012? Obviously they didn't have a first round pick each season but two in 13 years seems great. Just need that true superstar

can't get that by winning/getting loser points

so let's hope our mid 1st round drafting remains as good as it has been

Ozzies09tc wrote: Thu Mar 12, 2026 9:29 am

Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Thu Mar 12, 2026 9:25 am

Dave's a mess wrote: Wed Mar 11, 2026 4:40 pm I don’t know what this means, but it seems good for the Blues most recent 6th round pick.

Goalie of the year. And after a very strong WJC as well. He's looking like a good one to have in the pipeline.

I will say one thing about the Blues, they do seem to draft well. Like their first round hit rate seems unusually well and I'd imagine is probably one of the better ones in the league. We have to go back to 2018 for their last swing and a miss in Bokk and they seemed to recognize it quickly cause he was traded away rather abruptly. Before that, Jordan Schmaltz in 2012? Obviously they didn't have a first round pick each season but two in 13 years seems great. Just need that true superstar

can't get that by winning/getting loser points

so let's hope our mid 1st round drafting remains as good as it has been

The Blues are currently tied with the Rangers for 4th from last. The teams below, (Chicago, Calgary, Vancouver) are all significantly worse rosters and/or traded away bigger pieces than the Blues did, so I don't imagine they finish lower than any of those 3. The big problems for Bill's "Just Lose, Baby" outlook as I see them are:
-Thomas is playing again, and playing well
-They've fully committed to the better goalie with Hofer getting most of the starts.
-The Rangers have a similar roster ability wise, but I think might be an absolute mess internally.

The next 2 teams are the Jets (2 ahead, 1 game in hand) and Leafs (5 ahead, 1 more game played). Hellebuyck seems to be playing well for the Jets, so that's a big win for the Blues tank. The Leafs are a disaster, but 5 points is a pretty big lead with less than 20 games remaining. The Blues are 6 points ahead/behind 3 more teams, 2 of which are just a point out of the playoffs, so I think they probably won't be a factor.

What this team needs is a few minor injuries!! That's all we need!!

If it takes voodoo dolls to make it happen, that will be in consideration.

Just lose baby!!

BillP. wrote: Thu Mar 12, 2026 12:20 pm What this team needs is a few minor injuries!! That's all we need!!

If it takes voodoo dolls to make it happen, that will be in consideration.

Just lose baby!!

Where's Jobu?

Going to be funny when the pick the Blues got from the Red Wings ends up being their higher first round pick

Dave's a mess wrote: Sun Mar 15, 2026 10:03 am

Yeah, I saw a quote from Fowler saying it was tough to point to one thing for the turn around. Like no man, it's actually very easy to point to why the team is suddenly winning games.

This move is being widely celebrated for his roster construction.

Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Tue Mar 17, 2026 10:38 am This move is being widely celebrated for his roster construction.

It's funny, but I still think he did a better job than Guerin.

Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Tue Mar 17, 2026 10:38 am This move is being widely celebrated for his roster construction.

You think he was asked to? If not, why would he do that?

BillP. wrote: Tue Mar 17, 2026 12:06 pm

Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Tue Mar 17, 2026 10:38 am This move is being widely celebrated for his roster construction.

You think he was asked to? If not, why would he do that?

I don't think anybody stays in that gig much longer than he did. I think most do 1-2 Olympic cycles.

Okay, any predictions on who the successor is? I'll say Steve Yzerman just because he's Steve Yzerman - ha

BillP. wrote: Tue Mar 17, 2026 1:35 pm Okay, any predictions on who the successor is? I'll say Steve Yzerman just because he's Steve Yzerman - ha

Stevie Y was already their GM over two Olympics in 2010 and 2014, granted they won Gold both times.

My guess is Kyle Dubas. We've seen what directions the Pens have gone since he arrived and the Leafs have gone since he left. His stock has only gone up.

Dave's a mess wrote: Tue Mar 17, 2026 1:22 pm

BillP. wrote: Tue Mar 17, 2026 12:06 pm

Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Tue Mar 17, 2026 10:38 am This move is being widely celebrated for his roster construction.

You think he was asked to? If not, why would he do that?

I don't think anybody stays in that gig much longer than he did. I think most do 1-2 Olympic cycles.

It's all based on winning. If you win gold you get a 2nd Olympics, if you don't you're out.

Stevie Y and Gretz both won gold in their first Olympic as GM and were kept for a 2nd. Canada hasn't won gold the last 3 Olympics and the GM has been out each time.

Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Tue Mar 17, 2026 4:38 pm

Dave's a mess wrote: Tue Mar 17, 2026 1:22 pm

BillP. wrote: Tue Mar 17, 2026 12:06 pm

You think he was asked to? If not, why would he do that?

I don't think anybody stays in that gig much longer than he did. I think most do 1-2 Olympic cycles.

It's all based on winning. If you win gold you get a 2nd Olympics, if you don't you're out.

Stevie Y and Gretz both won gold in their first Olympic as GM and were kept for a 2nd. Canada hasn't won gold the last 3 Olympics and the GM has been out each time.

It is all based on winning and how has he transpired since our SC

Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Tue Mar 17, 2026 4:35 pm

BillP. wrote: Tue Mar 17, 2026 1:35 pm Okay, any predictions on who the successor is? I'll say Steve Yzerman just because he's Steve Yzerman - ha

Stevie Y was already their GM over two Olympics in 2010 and 2014, granted they won Gold both times.

My guess is Kyle Dubas. We've seen what directions the Pens have gone since he arrived and the Leafs have gone since he left. His stock has only gone up.

Really? Yzerman already had that gig? You're probably right, it'll be Dubas. He's done a heck of a job resuscitating Pittsburgh.

BriseBois was the Assistant GM. I'd bet he gets the gig given his resume and time served. Dubas had a lower position on the staff, so I'm sure he'll still be around, but I don't think Hockey Canada is likely to vault him past a guy like BriseBois unless he wasn't interested.

I find this part of The Athletic article to be interesting. Army still has 3 years left on his contract with the Blues but he doesn't sound like a guy that wants to step away from being a GM. I do wonder if he fulfills the 3 years or he moves on to be GM somewhere else.



“I told the ownership group at the time that I love to manage, I enjoy the process, but I think there’s a shelf life for everything,” Armstrong said. “Having the same voice leading the franchise, for me, it had run its course. It wasn’t just the players, but it’s the trainers, the coaches, the marketing department, the finance department. The rhythms needed to change.

“I’ve been in St. Louis 18 years, 16 as a manager. It just felt the time was right to have a new voice come in. When I told Mr. Stillman my feelings, he then talked about what’s next. And I was a big Alex Steen fan.”

They talked about maybe doing it the more traditional way, where they just wait two years before announcing a new GM. But they agreed on the succession plan being announced instead.

Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Wed Mar 18, 2026 6:49 pm I find this part of The Athletic article to be interesting. Army still has 3 years left on his contract with the Blues but he doesn't sound like a guy that wants to step away from being a GM. I do wonder if he fulfills the 3 years or he moves on to be GM somewhere else.



“I told the ownership group at the time that I love to manage, I enjoy the process, but I think there’s a shelf life for everything,” Armstrong said. “Having the same voice leading the franchise, for me, it had run its course. It wasn’t just the players, but it’s the trainers, the coaches, the marketing department, the finance department. The rhythms needed to change.

“I’ve been in St. Louis 18 years, 16 as a manager. It just felt the time was right to have a new voice come in. When I told Mr. Stillman my feelings, he then talked about what’s next. And I was a big Alex Steen fan.”

They talked about maybe doing it the more traditional way, where they just wait two years before announcing a new GM. But they agreed on the succession plan being announced instead.

Good let him dismantle another team!

If the Blues can somehow manage to at least get the 5th pick in the draft, what do you think it would take to coax Calgary to switch picks? Would it take 2 first round picks from the Blues plus a top prospect or all 3 first round picks? And would you do it? And do you think Calgary or any team at 2 would do it?