The 2026 draft class has been one that people have been eagerly awaiting for years. It's arguably one of the deepest and most talented drafts we have seen in years. Leading the way is Penn State forward Gavin McKenna. He is seen by many as the best player in this year's draft and a potential franchise icon. With such high praise, many teams are doing everything they can to position themselves to win the McKenna sweepstakes. One team that could be about to enter this contest is the St. Louis Blues.
The 2025-26 season has not started the way the Blues and their fans had hoped.