September has arrived, and with it comes the first real sign that St. Louis Blues hockey is back on the horizon. The club has released its 2026-27 training camp schedule and rosters, setting up what should be a lively two-day stretch as the new season starts to take shape.
The Blues announced the details on September 8, 2026, with the team posting: “Get ready. #stlblues”
Those two camp days will be free and open to the public, giving fans an early look at a roster that includes plenty of fresh faces and prospects. There are a few obvious things to watch right away, starting with Robert Thomas wearing the “C” for the first time. Another early storyline is whether Dylan Holloway and Jimmy Snuggerud can keep their chemistry intact on the first line.
There’s also a long list of younger players and newcomers who will be trying to make noise. Maddox Deganais received an invite after being drafted this past June, and he’s joined by Mason McTavish, Connor McMichael, Ross Johnston, and Brandon Carlo.
The roster battles should be intense across the 23-man group, and head coach Jim Montgomery is under plenty of pressure to sort through it all and settle on the strongest lineup. Over the 48-hour camp window, he’ll be pushing the group hard as players fight to prove they belong.
Once camp wraps, the attention will shift quickly to the preseason. The Blues’ first exhibition game comes September 19 against the Dallas Stars, and that’s where a number of the younger players are expected to get their first action. Justin Carbonneau and Adam Jiricek are both projected as front-runners for a call-up in 2026-27, so they should be names to keep close tabs on.
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