St. Louis Blues' Future on the Blue Line Takes Shape

The St. Louis Blues are evaluating their defensive core and determining which blueliners will anchor the franchise for years to come. This kind of organizational assessment typically happens when a team is either in transition or preparing for a significant roster shift. The Blues' front office is clearly thinking long-term about who deserves to be part of the next competitive window. Which defensemen make the cut in this ranking could signal the team's direction heading into the season.