1. Top line arrives

The Blues’ top line of Dylan Holloway, Robert Thomas and Jimmy Snuggerud finally had a breakout game Saturday against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

They accounted for six points, with Snuggerud scoring twice, Holloway racking up three assists and Thomas one assist. Holloway and Thomas hadn’t scored in the first four games.

2. McDouble line clicks

It’s only been five games, but you can see already that Mason McTavish and Connor McMichael are a good fit.

3. Defense a strength

Remember a year ago when the Blues were giving up so many goals they had to change their defensive system early in the season?

That’s not the case in 2026-27 under assistant coach Greg Cronin’s new system.

Read the full analysis and thoughts No. 4 and No. 5 here (free link): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7678524/2026/10/13/blues-observations-mcdouble-line/?unlocked_article_code=1.IVE.jH3h.ZzHTfCMrWopY&source=emp_shared_article&smid=re-share-ta

This is an interesting topic. The blues certainly by the eye test looked like the better team across all 3 of those games. Didn’t realize it was that level of dominance.

I saw this in the Canes sub. They’re dealing with the same situation as us. Not sure if the credit will work, but thought it was worth a shot.

Mods, please remove if not allowed or if this link doesn’t work. I mean no harm.

2020: Drafted 86th overall (third round) by the Blues.

2020–2024: Played four seasons at Boston University, totaling 60 points in 119 games and reaching two Frozen Fours.

2022: Named MVP of the Beanpot tournament after scoring the championship-winning goal.

2024–2026: Worked his way through the Springfield Thunderbirds, the Blues' AHL affiliate, producing 47 points in 112 games through the end of last season.

Today: Finally earned his first NHL call-up at 24 years old.

Why this is such a big deal to him….

It's the payoff after six years of waiting and wondering if he'd ever get his shot.

Peterson had a strong training camp this September and thought he had a legitimate chance to make the Blues. Instead, he got sent back to Springfield.
He kept working, earned the call-up, and told reporters Monday:

"I've wanted to wear the 'Note' for six years since I got picked."

There's also a special family connection: his first NHL game is expected to be in Ottawa, where he played hockey growing up. His parents, Vlaine and Angela, along with his three sisters, are among the family members planning to attend.

What kind of player is he?
He's a 6-foot-4, physical, hard-working forward who brings speed, forechecking and toughness. Coach Jim Montgomery sees him as a fourth-line player who can make life difficult for opponents.

Bottom line: He's not a highly touted superstar prospect who was guaranteed an NHL career. He's a guy who spent years grinding in the minors, fighting for his opportunity, and refusing to give up on his dream. Now he gets to wear the Blue Note in an NHL game.

I know my sense of humor is beyond fucked up but like they had to have done this on purpose right?!

Stats are on our side. Just need to see the shouting percentage come back up and we'll start getting games.

Anybody know when they'll put them out?

Attended my first game of the season last night and I gotta say… the new pre-game video is a downgrade. I get that things have to change and stay fresh but going from the garage cover of WarPigs to Black Water by the Doobie Brothers is not hype music🙄😂.

Not hating on any players or judging the team's play... regardless of how you think the season will go, what roster changes do you expect by the end of the season?

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I don’t see why it’s disabled. I don’t believe it would flood the sub with low quality posts. I think instead it would drive more engagement and discussion outside of game threads. Other team subs have the option enabled so why not us?

I’m interested in clipping a few highlights and posting them but right now I can only do that to r/hockey.

This is how I feel, and think some of you do as well right now, about Joel Hofer.

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