Through 10 games, the Blues are still settling in, but the early picture is getting clearer. St. Louis sits at 5-4-1 after its 6-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights at Enterprise Center, and a few players have already started to separate themselves - for better and for worse.
The surge at the top of the roster has been hard to miss. Dylan Holloway is on a six-game point streak, piling up three goals and 10 points in that stretch.
Against Vegas, he was the driver of the night with a two-goal, three-point outing that included a power-play goal. With Robert Thomas and Jake Neighbours on his wings, Holloway has locked into the top line and looks like one of the main engines behind the offense.
Mason McTavish has been just as loud. He is tied for the team lead with 10 points in 10 games and also shares the team lead with six goals. He has done a little of everything - scoring, winning faceoffs and forcing his way through traffic - and he has quickly become one of the team’s most important players.
Philip Broberg’s start has been even more eye-catching on the back end. He has emerged as the Blues’ top defenseman and, at this rate, looks like a player who could draw Norris Trophy votes by season’s end.
His skating and vision have helped him move pucks out of danger and jump into the power play, where he has been able to hammer 90 MPH one-timers. His stock is moving up fast.
Not everyone has taken that same path.
Theo Lindstein was expected to carve out a role after a strong preseason, with a spot on the bottom or second pairing looking within reach. Instead, the Blue line numbers pushed him out of the NHL picture and back to Springfield in the AHL.
He has seen his ice time shrink and was a healthy scratch for six of the first 10 games, with Justin Barron taking that spot after arriving on waivers. The move to Springfield should at least give Lindstein regular minutes - 18-20 or more per night - instead of watching from the press box in St.
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Dalibor Dvorsky opened the season with goals in his first two games against Dallas and Colorado, but the momentum hasn’t lasted. He is now in an eight-game goal drought, and Head Coach Jim Montgomery has challenged him to find another gear. His ice time has fallen to 10-11 minutes a night over the last few games, with players like McTavish and Pius Suter taking more of the load.
Jordan Binnington has also had a rough start. He is 1-2-0 with an .831 save percentage and a 4.67 goals-against average, numbers that tell the story of an uneven opening to his 2026-27 campaign. With his role now shifting to backup goaltender and his NHL future uncertain, Binnington needs to rediscover his game.
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Philip Broberg Is Becoming The Blues Defenseman Theyve Been Missing
Philip Broberg has quickly gone from useful addition to essential piece for the Blues, giving their blue line a steadier, more modern look at a time when they needed it. His value has shown up in more than one area, too, with his play helping stabilize the defense while also adding something extra when the puck goes the other way.
Brobergs ability to fit beside different defensemen has made him even more valuable, because he has not needed a specific partner or a sheltered role to make an impact. The most interesting part is how his presence has changed the balance of the group, especially on special teams, where the Blues have been searching for a smoother blend of offense and responsibility from the back end. [Read more 🡒]
Blues Catch A Break With Vegas Missing A Star Tonight
Vegas will be without Mitch Marner for its game against the Blues tonight, a development that changes the look of a matchup St. Louis already knew would be a tough one. Marner is away as he and his partner await the birth of their second child, leaving the Pacific Division leaders to adjust on the fly against a Blues team looking for every small edge it can find.
Alexander Holtz is expected to step into Marners spot and make his NHL season debut, giving Vegas a different kind of look in a spot usually occupied by one of its most dynamic forwards. The Golden Knights still have a busy stretch ahead with games against Columbus, Ottawa and New Jersey on the calendar, so this is a temporary wrinkle more than a long-term concern, but it gives St. Louis a clearer path than it might have had against a full-strength lineup. [Read more 🡒]
Blues Just Caught A Break In The Central Race
The Central Division picture may have gotten a little clearer for St. Louis after a major domino fell elsewhere, with Winnipeg moving Connor Hellebuyck to New Jersey as the Devils continue reshaping their roster under new general manager Sunny Mehta. Any time a division rival loses a goaltender of that caliber, the ripple effects are worth watching, especially for a Blues club that is trying to keep pace in a crowded race.
Beyond the immediate impact on the Jets, the move also changes the wider market in ways St. Louis will notice. New Jerseys search for help in net had been one of the more closely watched storylines, and with that avenue shifting, the Blues may see fewer outside forces chasing the kind of goaltending upgrade that can alter the trade landscape in a hurry. [Read more 🡒]