Blues prospects split a Chicago showdown, winning one, losing one — and two young forwards scored in both games. Jakub Stancl and Felix Trudeau lit it up offensively, while goalies Vladimir Proskurin and Will Cranley got crucial net time. Maddox Dagenais added a goal in the opener. It’s early, but the future looks promising.

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NHL teams scramble to lock in young stars with last-minute eight-year deals as the new CBA hits midnight, capping contracts at seven years. Players like Batherson and Leonard cash in before the deadline, while St. Louis Blues’ Snuggerud, Neighbours, and Mailloux — all with one year left — face tough decisions. Though longer deals offer stability, rising cap figures and player risk profiles complicate matters. Neighbours, a core leader nearing his prime, emerges as the most likely candidate to sign, despite financial hurdles and uncertain futures for others.

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Robert Thomas just became the St. Louis Blues’ new captain — and he’s primed to shatter the franchise’s longest-serving captain record. At just 27, Thomas is entering his ninth season with the team, matching Brian Sutter’s nine-year tenure and setting his sights on breaking it by 2035. With elite consistency, leadership, and a shot at 460+ career points, Thomas isn’t just stepping into the role — he’s poised to redefine what it means to lead this franchise for decades.

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