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St. Louis Blues Team Record, Trades, Team Analysis, and NHL Prediction 2024-25
The St. Louis Blues return to the ice with one goal in sight: recapturing the Stanley Cup and making a strong push back into the playoffs. Armed with a re-tooled lineup, they’re set to prove they belong among the league’s elite once again. Track the St. Louis Blues’ records, stats, and odds as they strive to reclaim glory and write a new chapter in their storied journey.
St. Louis Blues Record – Last Season Recap
The 2023-24 St. Louis Blues’ standings was a tale of two halves. St. Louis looked on track to finish with a similar record as 2022-23 but had a strong campaign past the All-Star break. A somewhat surprising mid-season coaching change prompted this shift.
Final 2023-24 Record:
St. Louis missed the playoffs again. But it did go over its preseason NHL lines. The Blues finished with 92 points and cashed on its regular-season point projection of 83.5.
Top Performers:
Robert Thomas led the Blues with 86 points, a career-high. He made his first All-Star game. Jordan Kyroue also led the team with 31 goals while four others finished 20 or more goals. Jordan Binnington had a solid campaign in goal with a .913 save percentage.
St. Louis Blues Trades (Additions and Subtractions)
The St. Louis Blues traded Kevin Hayes, which marked their most significant deal outside of signings. Hayes was a former All-Star but only had 29 points in 79 games for St. Louis.
Key Departures:
- F Kevin Hayes
- F Jakub Vrana
Key Additions:
- F Dylan Holloway
- F Radek Faksa
- F Alexandre Texier
- F Mathieu Joseph
- D Pierre-Olivier Joseph
- D Ryan Suter
- D Philip Broberg
The Blues’ Stanley Cup odds likely remain similar to the previous season. The team continues to pivot to a more youthful core. One can only wonder when St. Louis can return to being a title contender again.
Blues Prediction for the 2024-25 NHL Season
Only the most optimistic St. Louis Blues prediction sees the team returning to its title form. At best, St. Louis can make a run for the playoffs as it nearly did last season.
Regular Season Wins Prediction
The NHL odds have St. Louis listed at 87.5 points, a halfway mark between what it got in the past two seasons. The Blues were on pace for 98 points under new head coach Drew Bannister.
Playoff Chances
If St. Louis can maintain its pace under Bannister, it can cash on its NHL playoff odds. This may be a sneaky bet given St. Louis’s history of overachieving.
Key Players to Watch
The two main players to watch are former Oilers Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway. St. Louis signed them to offer sheets following their significant hands in Edmonton’s playoff run. However, they are young and relatively unproven. St. Louis will sink or swim depending on how they develop.
Coaching Analysis
St. Louis went on a run under Drew Bannister. For a second, it felt like it could pull off what it did in 2018-19 when Craig Berube took over. Alas, the Blues fell short. But a full season under Bannister offers optimism for the franchise.
For more expert picks and analysis, visit our comprehensive NHL Predictions section.
Blues FAQs
Which player has scored the most points as a member of the St. Louis Blues?
Bernie Federko’s 1,073 points ranks as the St. Louis Blues’ all-time record for points.
Who is the Blues’ all-time leading goalscorer in the playoffs?
Bret Hull holds the St. Louis Blues’ all-time record for playoff goals with 67.
Who is considered the Blues’ biggest rival?
The Blues have many rivals but the Chicago Blackhawks are considered their biggest due to their playoff history.
