After a disappointing 2023-23 season the St. Louis Blues look to fix their course going into the 2023-24 season.
2022-23
Record: 37-38-7 (81 pts) – 6th in Central
Playoffs: Did Not Qualify
Key Losses
Thomas Griess (G – Retired), Josh Leivo (F – UFA), Tyler Pitlick (F – NYR), Logan Brown (F – TB)
Key Additions
Kevin Hayes (F), Oskar Sundqvist (F), Mackenzie MacEachern (F)
2023-24 Preview
The St. Louis Blues had a challenging 2022-23 season, finishing with a record of 37-38-7 and accumulating 81 points. They ended up in 6th place in the Central Division and unfortunately did not qualify for the playoffs.
Reboot
Coming into the 2023-24 season the Blues reunited with forwards Mackenzie MacEachern and Oskar Sundqvist. Plus, they also added veteran forward Kevin Hayes. Outside of those moves, the Blues remained pat on their roster. With that in mind, the Blues come into the new season with the mentality of viewing 2023-24 as a reboot for them.
Also, players like Jakub Vrana and Kasperi Kapanen will be looked upon to prove why they were picked up at the trade deadline.
A Need to Refocus
One of the biggest needs for the Blues is for their star goaltender Jordan Binnington regaining his Stanley Cup winning form, and keeping his cool. Binnington the last couple of seasons has become a distraction for the Blues. His attitude and mind set has not been in the right place as witnessed by his constant need for picking fights with the opposing teams after giving up bad goals.
If Binnington can get back to his 2019 form, the Blues will have a better chance of being competitive. If not, Joel Hoefer is waiting in the wings for his chance to take that top spot in the crease.
Looking ahead to the 2023-24 season, the Blues have hopes for a fresh start. Players like Brayden Schenn and Jordan Binnington will be crucial to the team’s success. The organization is working hard to improve and overcome the challenges they faced in the previous season.
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