The St. Louis Blues are in the midst of preparing for the upcoming 2025-26 season, where they hope to make a deeper run in the playoffs as compared to last year, when they were eliminated in the first round by the Winnipeg Jets.
On Wednesday, Blue fans found out that former 2006 first-overall pick Erik Johnson is retiring from te the NHL. Johnson announced the news through the Colorado Avalanche, the team in which he spent the bulk of his 18-year career.
"After 18 incredible years in the NHL, I am retiring with a heart full of gratitude," said Johnson.