Is the St. Louis Blues’ Downfall the Only Path to GLORY in the NHL Draft?

St. Louis Blues fans face a pivotal crossroads—should the team embrace a losing season to secure a top NHL draft pick and reshape its future? Is Gavin McKenna the answer, or does St. Louis risk missing out if they don’t tank now?Haley Taylor Simon explores the team’s lackluster performances, the development of prospects like Joel Hofer and the emergence of young talent such as Adam Jiricek and Dalibor Dvorsky. With trade deadline rumors swirling, she breaks down which veterans could be moved, the value of current contracts, and why a full rebuild might be the best path forward. Insightful fan reactions highlight optimism around the club’s youth, while the looming departures of Doug Armstrong and other core pieces add urgency. Will the Blues secure the top draft spot—or does a long-term strategy hinge on tough decisions ahead?Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/437250147404542Twitter: https://twitter.com/lockedonblues?s=21Instagram: https://instagram.com/lockedonblues?igshid=lploiru8v6geEverydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclubSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IndeedNow, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/lockedon right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. So before tip-off, check the FanDuel app and see what’s dropping during NBA Happy Hour — every Friday from 6 to 7:30 PM Eastern. A little basketball, a little action, and a whole lot of Friday energy.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)#StLouisBlues #BluesHockey #NHL Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.