The St. Louis Blues have improved their forward depth for the 2024-25 season with some trades. It's uncertain if they will contend for the playoffs, focusing on player breakout campaigns instead. The hiring of Drew Bannister as head coach indicates a transitional phase for the club.

The forward group has a quality top-six with players like Robert Thomas, Jordan Kyrou, and Pavel Buchnevich. The bottom-six has been toughened up with acquisitions like Mathieu Joseph and Radek Faksa. The team may still make more moves before the season begins.