St. Louis Blues latest trade rumors and draft news after the loss to the Colorado Avalanche. Robert Thomas is playing a major role in the recent wins, leading the Blues in total points this season with 56 and ranking second on the roster in shooting percentage at 22.6%. The Blues’ win-streak pros include giving the team a better chance of making the postseason; the cons include a WORSE draft pick and potentially being in a similar spot next season. NHL draft talk is ramping up for the Blues as they could find themselves with TWO top picks if the odds land in the team’s favor. Will the Blues get a top lottery pick, or would their making the playoffs KILL the team’s chance, which could end up putting the St. Louis right back in this position next season? Last Minute Blues hosts Donny Fandango, Alex Ferrario, and Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic break down the latest news and rumors surrounding the STL Blues!
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St. Louis Blues stats (2026): Robert Thomas (C)
GP: 58
G: 21
A: 35
PTS: 56
Shots: 93
Shooting %: 22.6
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St. Louis Blues stats (2026): Jake Neighbours (LW)
GP: 63
G: 14
A: 18
PTS: 32
Shots: 75
Shooting %: 18.7
The St. Louis Blues’ offensive efficiency this season is highlighted by Robert Thomas, who leads the team with an impressive 22.6% shooting percentage, converting 21 goals on just 93 shots while also pacing the team in assists (35) and points (56). Jake Neighbours has also been highly efficient, posting an 18.7% shooting rate with 14 goals, while depth players like Hugh McGing (25.0%) and Justin Holl (16.7%) stand out in limited sample sizes. Among the team’s primary scorers, Jordan Kyrou (13.1%) and Pavel Buchnevich (12.7%) continue to provide consistent production, combining strong shot volume with solid finishing ability.
St. Louis Blues stats (2026): Jordan Kyrou (RW)
GP: 53
G: 19
A: 24
PTS: 43
Shots: 145
Shooting %: 13.1
Further down the lineup, younger contributors like Jimmy Snuggerud (11.0%), Dalibor Dvorsky (12.8%), and Dylan Holloway (10.4%) show balanced offensive output, though with slightly lower efficiency as their shot totals increase. Veteran Brayden Schenn remains a steady presence with a 13.8% shooting rate, while the defensive corps—led by Philip Broberg (6.8%), Cam Fowler (3.4%), and Colton Parayko (2.0%)—reflects the typical trend of lower shooting percentages from the blue line. Overall, the Blues demonstrate a mix of high-end efficiency at the top of the lineup and developing offensive depth, with Thomas setting the standard as the team’s most effective finisher.
St. Louis Blues stats (2026): Colton Parayko (D)
GP: 71
G: 2
A: 14
PTS: 16
Shots: 98
Shooting %: 2.0
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With the Thomas situation, isnt off season work ethic also a big question? Thought I heard about this being an issue which would explain his slow starts to each season.
Binner should've been a Vezina finalist in 23/24.
No butt? Do more squats
Trade anyone who comes to camp out of shape.
Trade Thomas. He only cares in March and April. Next Oct he will suck again through March.
The guys are being mesmerized by 6 weeks of good Thomas. How quickly you've forgotten 3 months of garbage Thomas which we see every year. He is who he is.
The topline we see now only plays like that in Mar-Apr. They have never proven they can play like this from Oct-Feb.
Is it just me or has Robert Thomas shot has got better since playing with snuggarud? We definitely need to keep but he needs to improve his starts to season always seems to start off bad and by the end of the season he is where he is now.
You don't trade a #1 center unless you are hard tanking or have a guaranteed #1 to step up. True 1C are very rare.
If you want Thomas to perform, he needs to be named captain. Jake can be an assistant. Sometimes people take on more responsibility when the shadow is lifted.
Why so reluctant to accuse Kyrou of "lack of effort?" There is no compete in this guy. Tell me a single time he has won a board battle. Fans can watch the games and see his lack of compete. He's an embarrassment to the blue note.
The only way to get Brady Tkachuk is if Brady wants to come here because then he can facilitate the trade.
Plus, with all of the Kyrou stats, it begs a question. Is he 100% healthy? Also, he needs to get chemistry with either Suter or Dvorsky. Same goes with Buchnevich.
Kyrou and Buch are the ones who need to go.