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The St. Louis Blues were founded in 1967 as one of the six teams of the 1967 NHL Expansion and is named after the W. C. Handy song “Saint Louis Blues.” They had immediate success and reached the playoffs nine times in their first 10 seasons, including trips to the Stanley Cup Final in their first three seasons; however, they lost all three appearances. In total, the Blues have been a very successful franchise with 45 playoff appearances in 56 seasons. In 2019, they won their first Stanley Cup against the Boston Bruins. 

St. Louis Blues’ Recent Struggles Make Playoffs a Long Shot

The St. Louis Blues only made one trade by the 3 PM deadline on Friday (March 8), and it wasn’t for much. They traded goaltender Malcolm Subban to the Columbus Blue Jackets for future considerations (player, money, or picks). The fact that they only made that one deal shows that they aren’t eager to push for the playoffs or even grab some draft stock if they don’t make the postseason. The problem is that the team is only two spots away from sneaking into the postseason, so you’d think management would try to make the best possible move to help…

3 St. Louis Blues’ First-Round Targets in the 2024 NHL Draft

The St. Louis Blues’ season has not gone according to plan, but they’re in the position most expected them to be. They’re sitting in the middle of the pack, in ninth place in the Western Conference, and six points out of the second wild-card spot. Although they have a puncher’s chance at making the postseason this year, it is more likely that the team will again pick in the lottery during the NHL Entry Draft. Barring a late-season push, the Blues are slated to miss the postseason for the second straight season, and their attention will turn towards the NHL…

Blues’ Path Back to the Playoffs Lies in Their Prospect Pipeline

The St. Louis Blues‘ playoff aspirations suffered a significant setback during their recent East Coast road trip . Facing off against formidable opponents in the New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, New York Islanders, and the Boston Bruins, the Blues managed to secure only two victories, effectively diminishing their chances of contending for the Stanley Cup. However, amidst this disappointment, one crucial aspect deserves recognition: the Blues’ point total. Despite their inconsistency on the ice, the Blues are in a relatively favorable position. While they currently trail teams such as the Minnesota Wild, Calgary Flames, and Los Angeles Kings in…

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What year were the St. Louis Blues founded?

The St. Louis Blues were founded in 1967 as one of the six teams of the 1967 NHL Expansion.

When did the St. Louis Blues play their first game?

The Blues played their first game on Oct. 11, 1967, against the Minnesota North Stars, which ended in a 2-2 tie.

Who is the current head coach of the St. Louis Blues?

Drew Bannister is the current head coach for the St. Louis Blues.