The St. Louis Blues are the undisputed wild card of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Armed with a historic four first-round draft picks, General Manager Doug Armstrong and incoming GM Alexander Steen hold the ultimate currency to either reshape the franchise's future with elite prospects or orchestrate a massive, draft-night blockbuster trade.
Following an aggressive retool that saw core veterans moved for premium assets—including the recent blockbuster trade of Jordan Kyrou to Washington, the Blues are positioned to be the heaviest hitters on the draft floor tonight.
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St. Louis Blues First-Round Draft Board
Pick No. 11: [Refresh for updates]
Pick No. 15 (via Detroit Red Wings): [Refresh for updates]
Pick No. 16 (via Washington Capitals): [Refresh for updates]
Pick No. 29 (via Colorado Avalanche): [Refresh for updates]
How the Blues Acquired 4 First-Round Picks
If you are wondering how the Blues managed to hoard a quarter of the draft's opening round, here is a quick refresher on how Doug Armstrong built this war chest:
No. 11 Overall: The Blues' own natural selection.
No. 15 Overall: Acquired from the Detroit Red Wings on March 6, 2026, in exchange for defenseman Justin Faulk.
No. 16 Overall: Acquired from the Washington Capitals on June 23, 2026, in the stunning trade that sent forward Jordan Kyrou to the Capitals.
No. 29 Overall: Acquired via the New York Islanders from the Colorado Avalanche in the deadline deal that moved captain Brayden Schenn.