Blues Must Fix Defense or Risk Collapse | St. Louis Blues News

St. Louis Blues News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 23, 2026 · 2m

The Blues are loaded with forwards but dangerously thin on defense—despite adding depth up front, their blueline remains a glaring weakness without Justin Faulk. To fix it, they’re eyeing elite young defenseman Alexander Nikishin from Carolina, who could pair with Adam Jiricek and Phillip Broberg to form a top-tier defensive core. But getting him means trading assets: likely Jake Neighbours or Colton Parayko, and possibly giving up a first-round pick and prospects like Lindstein or Stenberg. It’s a tough ask, but with cap space tight and the future of their defense on the line, this risky…