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Blue Note Weekly Report: Back-to-Back Seasons With No Playoff Hockey in St. Louis

Plus, a look at the production from two young stars & more

Ethan Carter
Apr 15, 2024
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Welcome to the latest Blue Note Weekly Report…

The St. Louis Blues were officially eliminated from playoff contention after losing to the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night. It comes as no surprise with the team hanging on for dear life anyway and didn’t deserve a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Another offseason of trying to fix the roster is soon to be underway with the same person running the show, which might not be in the best interest of the franchise’s future.

This edition dives into why the Blues missed the playoffs again, the 2023-24 production from two young stars, and more.

St. Louis Blues Blue Note Weekly Report Robert Thomas (The Hockey Writers)

The Blues Miss the Playoffs Again

For the second straight season, the Blues missed the playoffs. They were sorta in the mix over the past two weeks, but did anybody really take them seriously? Probably not. It’s not a stunner given the roster construction and lack of consistency over the past two seasons. Who made the mess?

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