The St. Louis Blues look like they're closer to drafting Gavin McKenna than they are to contending for the 2026 playoffs as October fades.
The St. Louis Blues are in big trouble if they keep finding ways to lose. Just over six months ago, they ended the 2024-25 season with a near-upset against the mighty Winnipeg Jets in the 2025 Playoffs. It's not that they "haven't looked the same since," but they have looked like an entirely different hockey team.