The Now & the Future

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Justin Faulk sets up the Blues’ blueline for this year and long after.

The Blues are off to a decent start for the 2019-20 season. Yes, they are having some trouble holding on to leads, but that will come as they go. This is now an experienced team and I have all confidence they will figure it out.

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Wherefore Art Thou, Barbashev?

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Zach Sanford figures to receive more ice time should Ivan Barbashev not return to the club.

Ivan Barbashev is the last bit of unfinished business for Doug Armstrong and the St. Louis Blues. He is the last restricted free agent to be unsigned.

The Blues had to wait for Joel Edmundon’s contract to be resolved before they could finalize their approach with Barbashev. And they don’t have much room to increase their offer to the Russian forward.

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A Careful Look at the Blues’ Cap Situation

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Pat Maroon deserves a raise from his 2018-19 salary of $1.75 million.

Tomorrow, Doug Armstrong and the St. Louis Blues will be a step closer to knowing their opening night salary cap number.

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