Blues Pass on Defensemen in Draft

The St. Louis Blues made bold moves in the 2026 NHL Draft, selecting three high-upside forwards in the first round—Mason McTavish for immediate impact, and Tynan Lawrence and Maddox Dagenais as future stars. Surprisingly, they skipped defensemen entirely, passing on top blueliners as they prioritized offense, even though they had chances to draft them. With up to three defensive spots still open and nearly $16 million in cap space, the Blues now look to free agency and later rounds to shore up their blue line, potentially targeting veterans like Trouba or prospects like Liske and Galvas if they slip through the cracks. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/464148516f615de9