PROVIDENCE, RI - NOVEMBER 1: Ross Mauermann #41 of the Springfield Falcons warms up before an American Hockey League game against the Providence Bruins at the Dunkin' Donuts Center on November 1, 2015 in Providence, Rhode Island. The Falcons won 5-2. (Photo by Richard T Gagnon/Getty Images)
The St. Louis Blues and the NHL have enough to worry about with their own operations. However, the disconnect with their minor leagues is disconcerting.
Under normal circumstances, the St. Louis Blues would be about three weeks into their 2020-21 season. Their minor league affiliate would be on a similar timeline, though with perhaps fewer games played due to primarily being a weekend league.