Defenseman Hunter Skinner hopes to bring energy, physicality to Blues when he gets a shot
Blues defenseman Hunter Skinner made enough of an impression during training camp to be the first defenseman recalled from the AHL this season.
The Blues recalled Skinner, 24, on Sunday morning as the corresponding move to loaning Logan Mailloux to AHL affiliate Springfield (Massachusetts). Skinner has one goal and one assist in 11 AHL games this season and had one assist in three NHL preseason games this fall.
The Blues' Dylan Holloway speaks with the media on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, after an overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken. (Video courtesy ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Blues)
Worthy: Blues taking a step toward getting the Dylan Holloway-Jordan Kyrou mojo back
The Blues got robbed of a point Saturday night. Regardless of what nonsensical ruling the NHL passed down that justified the officials blatantly ignoring goaltender interference, it was taken from them.
The Blues' Dylan Holloway speaks with the media on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, after an overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken. (Video courtesy ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Blues)
Blues stunned by late goal, goaltender interference ruling during OT loss to Kraken
The Kraken’s Jordan Eberle (7) watches as a shot by teammate Chandler Stephenson finds the back of the net to score past Blues goaltender Joel Hofer (30) during the third period of a game Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at Enterprise Center.
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The long wait didn’t stress the Blues much at all.
Across the two minutes and 43 seconds that officials reviewed a late, third-period, game-tying goal for Seattle, the Blues bench wasn’t concerned. They were confident, certain that Chandler Stephenson’s goal with 1.9 seconds left in the third period would not count, that it would be disallowed due to goaltender interference.
Photos: Blues lose late lead, fall in OT to the Kraken at Enterprise Center
×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Blues' Dylan Holloway (81) handles the puck as Seattle Kraken's Brandon Montour, right, defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´.
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Seattle Kraken's Ryker Evans (41) and ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Blues' Brayden Schenn chase after a loose puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´.
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Seattle Kraken's Eeli Tolvanen is congratulated by teammates Chandler Stephenson (9), Matty Beniers (10) and Jordan Eberle (7) after scoring as ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Blues' Pavel Buchnevich (89) watches during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´.
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Seattle Kraken's Ryan Lindgren (55) passes as ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Blues' Jordan Kyrou (25) defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´.
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×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Blues' Brayden Schenn (10) handles the puck as Seattle Kraken's Eeli Tolvanen, left, Vince Dunn (29) and Adam Larsson (6) defend during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´.
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×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Blues' Brayden Schenn (10) handles the puck as Seattle Kraken's Eeli Tolvanen, left, Vince Dunn (29) and Adam Larsson (6) defend during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´.
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×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Blues' Robert Thomas (18) and Seattle Kraken's Ryker Evans (41) battle for a loose puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´.
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Seattle Kraken's Jordan Eberle (7) shoots as ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Blues' Justin Faulk (72) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´.
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Seattle Kraken's Berkly Catton (77) brings the puck down the ice as ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Blues' Dylan Holloway (81) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´.
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Seattle Kraken's Brandon Montour (62) shoots during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Blues Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´.
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×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Blues' Philip Broberg (6) and Seattle Kraken's Jaden Schwartz (17) chase after a loose puck along the boards during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´.
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Seattle Kraken's Tye Kartye (12) looks to pass as ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Blues' Philip Broberg (6) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´.
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The Kraken’s Jordan Eberle (7) watches as a shot by teammate Chandler Stephenson finds the back of the net to score past Blues goaltender Joel Hofer (30) during the third period of a game Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at Enterprise Center.
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×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Blues' Dylan Holloway (81) passes as Seattle Kraken's Ben Meyers (59) defends during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´.
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Seattle Kraken's Shane Wright (51) brings the puck down the ice as ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Blues' Dalibor Dvorsky defends during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´.
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Seattle Kraken's Chandler Stephenson (9) celebrates after scoring during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Blues Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´.
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Seattle Kraken's Shane Wright (51) celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal past ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Blues goaltender Joel Hofer during overtime of an NHL hockey game as Kraken's Ryker Evans (41) watches Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´.
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Blues send struggling defenseman Logan Mailloux to AHL affiliate Springfield
The Blues loaned defenseman Logan Mailloux to AHL affiliate Springfield on Sunday morning, a move designed to help the 22-year-old defenseman reset after a rough start to the season in the NHL.
×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ also recalled defenseman Hunter Skinner from Springfield (Massachusetts). Skinner, 24, has not previously played in the NHL.
Blues coach Jim Montgomery speaks with the media on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, after an overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken. (Video courtesy ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Blues)
What Blues' Jim Montgomery, Joel Hofer had to say after goalie interference non-call
The Blues lost 4-3 in overtime Saturday night to Seattle, but the main topic of conversation afterwards was the goalie interference that wasn't called on Seattle's tying goal late.
Here's what head coach Jim Montgomery, goalie Joel Hofer, Jordan Kyrou and Dylan Holloway had to say about that decision as well as the game as a whole.
The Blues' Joel Hofer speaks with the media on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, after an overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken. (Video courtesy ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Blues)
The Blues' Jordan Kyrou speaks with the media on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, after an overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken. (Video courtesy ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Blues)
The Blues' Dylan Holloway speaks with the media on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, after an overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken. (Video courtesy ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Blues)
Blues coach Jim Montgomery speaks with the media on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, after an overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken. (Video courtesy ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Blues)
Blues forward Jordan Kyrou 'ready' to respond vs. Kraken after healthy scratch
The Blues' Jordan Kyrou looks for the puck during the second period against the Dallas Stars on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´.
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Now it’s time to see what the response is.
Jordan Kyrou was back in the Blues lineup on Saturday night vs. Seattle, one game after he was a healthy scratch in a 3-0 win over Buffalo. Kyrou was back on the top line with Brayden Schenn and Robert Thomas in addition to skating on the second power play unit.
Minnesota’s Matt Boldy, center, and the Blues’ Pavel Buchnevich, left, and Brayden Schenn battle for a loose puck during the second period Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´.
How did we get here? A timeline of Jordan Kyrou's public reprimands with the Blues
Jim Montgomery knows his one lever: limiting ice time.
It’s his trump card, a motivational device that is more effective than speeches, more attention-grabbing than video sessions. It’s how coaches have gotten messages across to their players for years, and it could take different forms.
Blues right wing Jordan Kyrou, left, keeps the puck away from Canucks left wing Jake DeBrusk in the second period Thursday, Oct 30, 2025, at Enterprise Center.
Joel Hofer made 27 saves in his first shutout of the season, while Mathieu Joseph (shorthanded), Nick Bjugstad and Justin Faulk (empty-net) each scored for the Blues.
Still, the once-prominent Blues, Cards broadcaster says in new book that delves into his long, winding career that he's 'grateful' for his big local run.
Making sense of Jordan Kyrou's healthy scratch and the Blues analytics
The ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the Blues ending a seven-game losing streak, a blowout loss in Washington and Jordan Kyrou's healthy scratch in Buffalo. Then HockeyViz's Micah McCurdy joins the show to break down what the analytics say about the Blues and how they can get back on track.
The ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the Blues ending a seven-game losing streak, a blowout loss in Washington and Jordan Kyrou's healthy scratch in Buffalo. Then HockeyViz's Micah McCurdy joins the show to break down what the analytics say about the Blues and how they can get back on track.
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Worthy: Blues better to provide their own shake-up before the front office does
The comment wasn’t as alarming in the moment as it looms now more than a week later, but the Blues have done little to make head coach Jim Montgomery’s words ring hollow.
During his postgame remarks following a three-goal loss at home to the Detroit Red Wings on Oct. 28 at Enterprise Center, Montgomery uttered the phrase, “Something ugly is rearing its head every game, and we’ve just got to get back to the drawing board and work together and be excited about the challenge and opportunity of how long a season is.â€
