The St. Louis Blues are facing a challenging period, marked by fluctuations in their performance and significant roster developments. As the week of January 11-18, 2026, begins, several key storylines are emerging. The team currently sits 7th in the Central Division, and recent losses to the Chicago Blackhawks, Utah Mammoth, and Vegas Golden Knights have highlighted consistency issues.

A major talking point is defenseman Philip Broberg. On January 10, 2026, Broberg signed a six-year contract extension worth $48 million, with an average annual value of $8 million. However, in the same game against the Vegas Golden Knights, he suffered an upper-body injury following a hit by Mark Stone, casting uncertainty over his immediate future on the team's blue line.

Amidst the team's struggles, General Manager Doug Armstrong is reportedly considering trade options. Sources suggest that almost every player is potentially available, with even star center Robert Thomas surprisingly mentioned in trade discussions, though his acquisition would require a substantial offer.

Despite the team's difficulties, several Blues players have received recognition on the international stage with nominations for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Jordan Binnington and Colton Parayko were named to Team Canada, Philip Broberg to Team Sweden, Pius Suter to Team Switzerland, and prospect Dalibor Dvorsky to Team Slovakia.

Rookie Otto Stenberg recently scored his first NHL goal. His achievement provides a positive outlook as the team increasingly relies on its younger players.

Here is the Blues' schedule for the upcoming week: * January 13: vs Carolina Hurricanes at Enterprise Center. * January 16: vs Tampa Bay Lightning at Enterprise Center.