Projected lineup: October 9 vs. Minnesota

The St. Louis Blues are set to begin a new season on Thursday when they host the Minnesota Wild in the 2025-26 season opener at Enterprise Center at 7 p.m.

A new season brings renewed excitement and expectations – the Blues are looking to build on last season’s 96-point campaign that saw a return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs after a two-year absence.

New faces on the roster include center Pius Suter, a 29-year-old Swiss center who set career highs in goals (25) and points (46) last season with the Vancouver Canucks. Suter, who will wear number 22, should start the season centering Jake Neighbors and Mathieu Joseph on the third line. Veteran center Nick Bjugstad also joins the lineup, centering Alexey Toropchenko and Nathan Walker to start the season. Bjugstad — a 760-game veteran who played for Florida, Pittsburgh, Minnesota, Arizona, Edmonton and Utah — signed a two-year contract with the Blues after Radek Faksa left for Dallas via free agency.

The other new face is in defense. Logan Mailloux, a promising 22-year-old defender, arrives with the Blues as part of an off-season trade with Montreal. He plans to be part of the third defensive pairing with Tyler Tucker for Thursday’s game.

Oskar Sundqvist will not be in the lineup after injuring his lower body during practice Sunday.

Below is a projected lineup based on Thursday’s morning practice at the Enterprise Center. Fans are encouraged to come to the opening night gathering at Union Station starting at 3 p.m. before entering the Enterprise Center for a warmup and another pregame show at 6:30 p.m.