Predictions- St Louis Blues

Team: 2022-23 St. Louis Blues

Initial Creation Date: Sep. 1, 2022

Published: Sep. 1, 2022

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

St. Louis will finish 2nd in the Central. I think this will be another successful season for the Blues. I may have them in 2nd, but with Colorado’s goaltending being such a question mark, the Blues could easily steal 1st place. Binnington is poised for a bounce-back season, and Robert Thomas will just continue to excel, now that he has that big eight-year contract. Kyrou will also build upon last year’s stellar performance; he’s proven that he can be a reliable top 6 winger in the NHL. The Blues did resign Leddy, which will give them a solid penalty kill option. The top 4 of that defensive core is still deep. Really there’s no holes in their lineup, however can Binnington be consistent? If Binnington plays at the same level he played last year, he doesn't have a proven backup. Griess isn't getting any younger, so maybe we could see Hofer getting some minutes. Who also breaks into the bottom six. Could we see a full season of Neighbors? I do think Neighbours will be around for the full season. Overall, this team is a lock for the playoffs, considering how bad the Central is this year.

For young players, the only one to note is Neighbours. With a hole in the bottom-six, we could see another nine-game trial for him.