Jeremy Rutherford
@jeremyrutherford.bsky.social
St. Louis Blues writer for The Athletic, author of My Blues Note and 100 Things Blues Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die, and Blues insider for 101 ESPN.
Limited offense, losing to backup goalies — more effort from Blues may be asking a lot.
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Limited offense, losing to backup goalies — more effort from Blues may be asking a lot
www.nytimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Limited offense, losing to backup goalies — more effort from Blues may be asking a lot.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685... #stlblues
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685... #stlblues
Monty to @MDeFranks:
On issues? "It's an effort thing."
How does that happen? "I have to look at the film to have a better answer for you. But I know it starts from within ... from everybody."
Surprised that you're still wanting to see more effort this deep into season? "Yes."
On issues? "It's an effort thing."
How does that happen? "I have to look at the film to have a better answer for you. But I know it starts from within ... from everybody."
Surprised that you're still wanting to see more effort this deep into season? "Yes."
December 5, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Monty to @MDeFranks:
On issues? "It's an effort thing."
How does that happen? "I have to look at the film to have a better answer for you. But I know it starts from within ... from everybody."
Surprised that you're still wanting to see more effort this deep into season? "Yes."
On issues? "It's an effort thing."
How does that happen? "I have to look at the film to have a better answer for you. But I know it starts from within ... from everybody."
Surprised that you're still wanting to see more effort this deep into season? "Yes."
#stlblues projected lineup at Boston tonight, per Blues:
Schenn-Thomas-Neighbours
Holloway-Suter-Kyrou
Kaskimaki-Dvorsky-Buchnevich
Joseph-Sundqvist-Bjugstad
Broberg-Parayko
Tucker-Faulk
Fowler-Mailloux
Binnington
Schenn-Thomas-Neighbours
Holloway-Suter-Kyrou
Kaskimaki-Dvorsky-Buchnevich
Joseph-Sundqvist-Bjugstad
Broberg-Parayko
Tucker-Faulk
Fowler-Mailloux
Binnington
December 4, 2025 at 5:43 PM
#stlblues projected lineup at Boston tonight, per Blues:
Schenn-Thomas-Neighbours
Holloway-Suter-Kyrou
Kaskimaki-Dvorsky-Buchnevich
Joseph-Sundqvist-Bjugstad
Broberg-Parayko
Tucker-Faulk
Fowler-Mailloux
Binnington
Schenn-Thomas-Neighbours
Holloway-Suter-Kyrou
Kaskimaki-Dvorsky-Buchnevich
Joseph-Sundqvist-Bjugstad
Broberg-Parayko
Tucker-Faulk
Fowler-Mailloux
Binnington
How close was Kaskimaki to making his NHL debut with the Blues Monday?
Once called up from Springfield, he flew out of Washington and then sat on the tarmac in St. Louis for close to an hour.
"I got the rink when the national anthem was playing," he said. "Got pretty close."
Once called up from Springfield, he flew out of Washington and then sat on the tarmac in St. Louis for close to an hour.
"I got the rink when the national anthem was playing," he said. "Got pretty close."
December 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
How close was Kaskimaki to making his NHL debut with the Blues Monday?
Once called up from Springfield, he flew out of Washington and then sat on the tarmac in St. Louis for close to an hour.
"I got the rink when the national anthem was playing," he said. "Got pretty close."
Once called up from Springfield, he flew out of Washington and then sat on the tarmac in St. Louis for close to an hour.
"I got the rink when the national anthem was playing," he said. "Got pretty close."
Blues’ Jordan Binnington responds to being pulled against Ducks: ‘It was a quick one’
Blues' Jordan Binnington responds to being pulled against Ducks: 'It was a quick one'
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December 2, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Blues’ Jordan Binnington responds to being pulled against Ducks: ‘It was a quick one’
Blues’ Jordan Binnington gets animated after being pulled by Jim Montgomery. #stlblues
Blues' Jordan Binnington gets animated after being pulled by Jim Montgomery
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December 2, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Blues’ Jordan Binnington gets animated after being pulled by Jim Montgomery. #stlblues
Monty on Binnington getting fired up as he left the ice: "You know, I love Jordan Binnington. He's a competitor. He raises his games in the big moments all the time. I love him. He walked off the ice, he said, 'I love you!' I said, 'I love you, too!'
December 2, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Monty on Binnington getting fired up as he left the ice: "You know, I love Jordan Binnington. He's a competitor. He raises his games in the big moments all the time. I love him. He walked off the ice, he said, 'I love you!' I said, 'I love you, too!'
Monty was asked if pulling Binnington was the result of the Blues needing saves on Ducks' first two goals: "Yep, that and just wanted to switch momentum. We had a couple games earlier where I wish I would've done more and I didn't want to have any regrets. So, I made the switch."
December 2, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Monty was asked if pulling Binnington was the result of the Blues needing saves on Ducks' first two goals: "Yep, that and just wanted to switch momentum. We had a couple games earlier where I wish I would've done more and I didn't want to have any regrets. So, I made the switch."
#stlblues lineup vs. Ducks (7D with Tucker at RW):
Neighbours-Thomas-Kyrou
Schenn-Dvorsky-Buchnevich
Holloway-Bjugstad-Tucker
Joseph-Sundqvist-Walker
Out: Snuggerud (wrist), Suter (lower body), Toropchenko (undisclosed).
Broberg-Parayko
Kessel-Faulk
Fowler-Mailloux
Binnington
Neighbours-Thomas-Kyrou
Schenn-Dvorsky-Buchnevich
Holloway-Bjugstad-Tucker
Joseph-Sundqvist-Walker
Out: Snuggerud (wrist), Suter (lower body), Toropchenko (undisclosed).
Broberg-Parayko
Kessel-Faulk
Fowler-Mailloux
Binnington
December 2, 2025 at 12:43 AM
#stlblues lineup vs. Ducks (7D with Tucker at RW):
Neighbours-Thomas-Kyrou
Schenn-Dvorsky-Buchnevich
Holloway-Bjugstad-Tucker
Joseph-Sundqvist-Walker
Out: Snuggerud (wrist), Suter (lower body), Toropchenko (undisclosed).
Broberg-Parayko
Kessel-Faulk
Fowler-Mailloux
Binnington
Neighbours-Thomas-Kyrou
Schenn-Dvorsky-Buchnevich
Holloway-Bjugstad-Tucker
Joseph-Sundqvist-Walker
Out: Snuggerud (wrist), Suter (lower body), Toropchenko (undisclosed).
Broberg-Parayko
Kessel-Faulk
Fowler-Mailloux
Binnington
Monty on Kaskimaki: "Brains, defensive-mind first, which our current roster doesn't have a lot of players that naturally think defense first before offense ... Kaskimaki never cheats the game." #stlblues
December 1, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Monty on Kaskimaki: "Brains, defensive-mind first, which our current roster doesn't have a lot of players that naturally think defense first before offense ... Kaskimaki never cheats the game." #stlblues
Monty on Snuggerud injury: “The exact timeline of when it led to surgery, I don’t have the exact timeline. I know he was playing with pain Saturday night. I think that’s when it most likely occurred. He’s going to have surgery tomorrow.”
December 1, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Monty on Snuggerud injury: “The exact timeline of when it led to surgery, I don’t have the exact timeline. I know he was playing with pain Saturday night. I think that’s when it most likely occurred. He’s going to have surgery tomorrow.”
Per Monty, the plan is for Kaskimaki to make his debut, but there could be a flight delay. If he’s not here, the Blues would go 11-7 and Tucker could play some forward and defense. #stlblues
December 1, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Per Monty, the plan is for Kaskimaki to make his debut, but there could be a flight delay. If he’s not here, the Blues would go 11-7 and Tucker could play some forward and defense. #stlblues
Blues’ Jimmy Snuggerud out long term, Alexey Toropchenko to miss weeks; Aleksanteri Kaskimaki recalled.
Blues’ Jimmy Snuggerud out long term, Alexey Toropchenko week to week: What it means
This is a significant blow for the Blues, who have won two straight games for just the second time this season.
www.nytimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Blues’ Jimmy Snuggerud out long term, Alexey Toropchenko to miss weeks; Aleksanteri Kaskimaki recalled.
Philip Broberg ‘has been incredible for us,’ but no contract talks yet with Blues.
Philip Broberg ‘has been incredible for us,’ but no contract talks yet with Blues
The defenseman has been a bright spot in a disappointing season for the Blues in 2025-26.
www.nytimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Philip Broberg ‘has been incredible for us,’ but no contract talks yet with Blues.
Holloway on what's changed in back-to-back wins: "More just (about) the mentality. We have the clientele in this room to win games and I think it's more of a mentality, pulling on the same rope all together and playing with that urgency." #stlblues
November 30, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Holloway on what's changed in back-to-back wins: "More just (about) the mentality. We have the clientele in this room to win games and I think it's more of a mentality, pulling on the same rope all together and playing with that urgency." #stlblues
Hofer made 18 saves vs. Utah for his 2nd shutout of the year and 4th of his career.
In the Blues' 7-4 loss to the Mammoth Oct. 23, he was chased after giving up 3G on 6 shots in the 1st period.
Hofer called it personal Saturday and said he was fired up to get the assignment.
In the Blues' 7-4 loss to the Mammoth Oct. 23, he was chased after giving up 3G on 6 shots in the 1st period.
Hofer called it personal Saturday and said he was fired up to get the assignment.
November 30, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Hofer made 18 saves vs. Utah for his 2nd shutout of the year and 4th of his career.
In the Blues' 7-4 loss to the Mammoth Oct. 23, he was chased after giving up 3G on 6 shots in the 1st period.
Hofer called it personal Saturday and said he was fired up to get the assignment.
In the Blues' 7-4 loss to the Mammoth Oct. 23, he was chased after giving up 3G on 6 shots in the 1st period.
Hofer called it personal Saturday and said he was fired up to get the assignment.
Monty on Toropchenko 5-minute major penalty: "I don't like to talk about what (calls) the referees make. That's the call they made and we've just got to deal with it. I loved the way we killed the penalty off." #stlblues
November 30, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Monty on Toropchenko 5-minute major penalty: "I don't like to talk about what (calls) the referees make. That's the call they made and we've just got to deal with it. I loved the way we killed the penalty off." #stlblues
Monty on Toropchenko 5-minute major penalty: "I don't like to talk about what (calls) the referees make. That's the call they made and we've just got to deal with it. I loved the way we killed the penalty off." #stlblues
November 30, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Monty on Toropchenko 5-minute major penalty: "I don't like to talk about what (calls) the referees make. That's the call they made and we've just got to deal with it. I loved the way we killed the penalty off." #stlblues
#stlblues projected lineup vs. Utah:
Neighbours-Thomas-Kyrou
Schenn-Dvorsky-Buchnevich
Holloway-Bjugstad-Snuggerud
Toropchenko-Sundqvist-Joseph
*Suter (lower-body) and Walker out.
Broberg-Parayko
Kessel-Faulk
Fowler-Mailloux
Hofer
Neighbours-Thomas-Kyrou
Schenn-Dvorsky-Buchnevich
Holloway-Bjugstad-Snuggerud
Toropchenko-Sundqvist-Joseph
*Suter (lower-body) and Walker out.
Broberg-Parayko
Kessel-Faulk
Fowler-Mailloux
Hofer
November 30, 2025 at 1:03 AM
#stlblues projected lineup vs. Utah:
Neighbours-Thomas-Kyrou
Schenn-Dvorsky-Buchnevich
Holloway-Bjugstad-Snuggerud
Toropchenko-Sundqvist-Joseph
*Suter (lower-body) and Walker out.
Broberg-Parayko
Kessel-Faulk
Fowler-Mailloux
Hofer
Neighbours-Thomas-Kyrou
Schenn-Dvorsky-Buchnevich
Holloway-Bjugstad-Snuggerud
Toropchenko-Sundqvist-Joseph
*Suter (lower-body) and Walker out.
Broberg-Parayko
Kessel-Faulk
Fowler-Mailloux
Hofer
Monty on Buchnevich: "I was too much into the game to realize that it was his first 5v5 goal. I just know that he's been playing the right way since we went on the road in Toronto, playing a much more hard offensive game. He's been having a lot of opportunities and I'm happy one went in for him."
November 29, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Monty on Buchnevich: "I was too much into the game to realize that it was his first 5v5 goal. I just know that he's been playing the right way since we went on the road in Toronto, playing a much more hard offensive game. He's been having a lot of opportunities and I'm happy one went in for him."