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Patrik Laine's core muscle surgery sidelines him 3-4 months, jeopardizing Montreal's season and his 2026 free-agent prospects.
Montreal Canadiens bring back Phillip Danault in a 2025 trade with the Los Angeles Kings, adding veteran two-way depth and a familiar face to the lineup.
Jake Neighbours returns to the lineup, prompting shifts across forward lines, defensive usage, and power play roles as the Blues aim to halt a slide.
A six-game losing streak for the St. Louis Blues threatens to derail their 2025-26 playoff hopes, highlighting roster construction flaws and defensive and goaltending issues.
Overview of the Blues' weekly standouts — Binnington, Hofer, and Faulk lead with standout goaltending, sharp defense, and key contributions.
In this analysis, the Blues swap Zack Bolduc for Logan Mailloux, weighing long-term defensive upside against immediate forward production.