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Blues will now have to compete against 3 elite D-men in Central Division

The St. Louis find themselves in the most competitive division in the NHL, featuring three elite defensemen.

Dec 14, 2025; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild defensemen Quinn Hughes (43) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Boston Bruins during the third period at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images | Nick Wosika-Imagn Images

The St. Louis Blues are among the collateral damage from the Quinn Hughes trade. The Blues were never in on Hughes (not that we know of), so the trade doesn’t really seem to affect them, right?