Should the St. Louis Blues keep selling their roster, or are they on the right track to bounce back? Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens discuss. Joel Hofer and Torey Krug [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjAwNjA4NzY3OTQxODc5MTYw/usatsi_20256657.jpg] Joel Hofer and Torey Krug As the 2023-24 NHL season inches closer, fans of the St. Louis Blues eagerly await to see which direction their team takes in the standings. They traded faces of the franchise last season, drafted three players in the first round and signed a couple of veteran free agents. Does that mean a playoff spot is within reach, or do they still have some rebuilding to do? Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens analyzed Minnesota as part of their Central Division preview episode of The Hockey News Podcast [https://thehockeynews.com/podcast/the-hockey-news-podcast-2023-24-nhl-season-preview-central-division]. Should the St. Louis Blues keep selling their roster, or are they on the right track to bounce back? Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens discuss. ST. LOUIS BLUES 2022-23 Result: 37-38-7, 81 PTS, 6th in Central, 23rd in NHL Key Additions: Kevin Hayes (C), Oskar Sundqvist (C), Mackenzie MacEachern (LW) Key Departures: Tyler Pitlick (C/W), Josh Leivo (LW), Logan Brown (C/LW), Steven Santini (D), Thomas Greiss (G) FURTHER READING NHL Prospect Overview [https://thehockeynews.com/news/2023-24-nhl-prospect-pool-overview-st-louis-blues]: Tony Ferrari examines the strengths and weaknesses of the St. Louis Blues' prospect pool. The prospect expert also analyzes the 2023 NHL draft class, other notable players, and the skater he thinks is most likely to graduate to the top team, Jimmy Snuggerud. NHL Hot Seat Radar [https://thehockeynews.com/news/nhl-hot-seat-radar-2023-st-louis-blues]: Adam Proteau has Jordan Binnington on the hot seat to stay disciplined and improve his stats this upcoming season. Where do two other players lie on the hot seat radar? NHL Off-Season Outlook [https://thehockeynews.com/news/nhl-off-season-outlook-will-the-st-louis-blues-rebound-next-year]: Earlier this summer, Adam Proteau examined the biggest needs and positives for the Blues heading into the off-season. The Hockey News Yearbook [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription]: Check out the in-depth preview for all 32 NHL teams, as well as their projected finish in the standings and much more. Subscribe to The Hockey News magazine and get a free issue at THN.com/Free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription]. The Hockey News’ St. Louis Blues Team Site [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/st-louis-blues/]: Check out the latest news, rumors, analysis and more all about the Blues at THN.com/StLouis.
