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Chelsea tried a new shape tonight against Fulham – one we expect to see more of under new boss Liam Rosenior.It allows the Blues to use Andrey Santos, who shone under Rosenior at Strasbourg, along
Moments later, Blues defenseman Justin Faulk stepped into a shot and handed his team a 2-1 lead against the Vegas Golden Knights. As Faulk gave a little fist-pump and the club celebrated, Armstrong was asked by Vitale if the veteran defenseman had been one of the biggest surprises during the disappointing 2025-26 season.
It was Blues prospect vs. Blues prospect as goaltender Love Harenstam of Sweden and defenseman Adam Jiricek of Czechia faced off for the World Juniors title on Monday night. While Sweden prevailed, 4-2, both players were recognized for outstanding tournaments and named the top player at their position.
The St. Louis Blues will welcome back their spark plug forward, Nathan Walker, after he missed the previous 16 games with an upper-body injury. Walker last played on Dec. 1 against the Anaheim Ducks and was said to be re-evaluated in eight weeks, but the 31-year-old is returning almost three weeks ahead of schedule.
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The St. Louis Blues are returning a bottom-six forward much earlier than expected. Earlier this afternoon, the Blues announced that forward Nathan Walker will rejoin the lineup for St.
By his own admission, Bonamassa’s musical worldview was singular when he first stepped out onto stages at 11 years of age. He was the blues to the bone. But when Danny Gatton took him under his wing, his world changed for the better, setting the pre-teen Bonamassa on the path he still treads today.
Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard returned to the ice Tuesday, joining his teammates in practice for the first time since suffering a shoulder injury on Dec. 12. Bedard participated in non-contact drills while wearing a gray jersey and left the session before it was fully over.
Pregame analysis and predictions of the St. Louis Blues vs. Chicago Blackhawks NHL game to be played on January 7, 2026 on ESPN.
Compounding the Blues' woes was the absence of forward Pius Suter, one of the team's top defensive forwards. His right ankle injury landed him on the injured list this week along with forwards Dylan Holloway (ankle), Nick Bjugstad (upper body) and Nathan Walker (upper body).
The St. Louis Blues announced they’ve signed winger Alexey Toropchenko to a two-year contract extension. The deal is worth $5M for an average annual value and cap hit of $2.5M.
The Florida Panthers are linked to St. Louis Blues veteran right-handed defenseman Justin Faulk, according to The Athletic's Chris Johnston.