The St. Louis Blues enter the 2025–26 season with a roster that looks deeper and more balanced than in recent years, but the question for fantasy hockey managers is simple: which Blues are worth drafting, and which ones should you leave on the board?
Using the latest NHL.com fantasy hockey rankings and average draft positions (ADP), here’s a breakdown of the best value picks, potential sleepers, and a few names to be cautious about.
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— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) September 21, 2025
Best Value Picks
Robert Thomas (ADP: 45)
Thomas is the clear engine of the Blues’ top line and top power play. Coming off a career-best season and locked in as the team’s No. 1 center, he’s a reliable early-round selection who can anchor assists, power-play points, and plus-minus. With Snuggerud and Buchnevich on his wings, another point-per-game season is well within reach, maybe even a chance at cracking triple digits.
Jordan Binnington (ADP: 115)
Binnington’s volatility always makes him a risky investment, but last season he delivered steady wins behind a defense that tightened up under Jim Montgomery. With Parayko, Fowler, and Broberg in front of him, Binnington offers mid-round value as a No. 2 fantasy goalie.
Pavel Buchnevich (ADP: 145)
Buchnevich continues to be one of the most underrated wingers in fantasy. Slotted on the top line and first power-play unit, his ADP outside the top 140 makes him a major steal. If he stays healthy, expect 65–70 points with solid shot volume and steady special-teams production.
Colton Parayko (ADP: 164)
Quietly, Parayko had a career year in 2024–25 and is being overlooked in drafts. His ADP in the 160s makes him a sneaky late-round add in leagues that count blocks and time on ice. He won’t drive offense like a top fantasy defenseman, but he’s a strong floor play for deeper formats.
Jimmy Snuggerud (ADP: 174)
There will be plenty of eyes on Snuggerud as he makes the jump into a top-line role with Thomas and Buchnevich. His net-front presence currently on the first power play only boosts his value. With a late-round ADP, he’s a perfect upside pick who could outperform his draft slot by a wide margin.
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Risky Picks
Dylan Holloway (ADP: 68)
Holloway is one of the riskiest Blues picks in fantasy this season, specifically at this point in the draft. While he has top-six minutes and PP2 time, his ADP in the 60s feels right and should absolutely pay off for fantasy managers, there is always that bit of risk given his limited NHL scoring track record. He should be able to sustain that, but it might be a bit of a risk. Most Blues fans will have no trouble rolling that dice though.
Jordan Kyrou (ADP: 87)
Kyrou has the all the tools to make him an elite fantasy player. His top speed, finishing ability, and shot generation all help him keep pace with the Blues top point producers. However, he is currently on the second line and PP2, he’s not guaranteed the usage of Thomas or Buchnevich. At an ADP inside the top 90, you’re paying for upside that may not come consistently. Like Holloway, that production should come. There are a lot of mouths to feed in that offense though.
Justin Faulk (Not Ranked)
Faulk is currently penciled in on PP2 but could lose that role to prospect Logan Mailloux as the season progresses. Without prime power-play usage, his fantasy value takes a hit. He’s best left as a waiver-wire option.
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Sleeper / Streamer Options
- Joel Hofer (Not Ranked): Worth keeping an eye on as a backup or streaming option. He could see more starts this season if the Blues want to manage Binnington’s workload.
- Pius Suter (Not Ranked): Not ranked in the top-200 but should be considered in pretty much all formats. Centering the second line with Kyrou and Holloway should make him a must add.
Philip Broberg (Not Ranked): Broberg isn’t projected as a fantasy draft pick in most leagues, but he’s stepping into a larger role with the Blues this season. Locked into the top four, he’ll see steady minutes at even strength with the potential to slide into PP2 duty if opportunities open up. For now, target him in the later rounds as an under the radar defenseman in deeper leagues.
Jake Neighbours (Injury Watch): Currently dinged up but expected to start the season. He could eventually slide into a PP2 role and provide depth scoring value.
- Logan Mailloux (Not Ranked): Understandably not listed in the NHL’s Top 200, but this is a player who could work his way up the depth chart fast. Worth taking a flier on him in the later rounds and reap the rewards all season long.