The St. Louis Blues are exploring a move that could add depth to their forward lines, targeting 27‑year‑old Dillon Dubé, a veteran who brings a blend of experience and two‑way versatility.
Drafted in the second round by the Calgary Flames in 2016, Dubé has logged 325 NHL games, amassing 57 goals and 127 points while also contributing on the penalty kill. After a stint in the KHL with Dinamo Minsk, where he posted 11 points in 42 appearances, he returned to North America and signed a professional tryout with the Springfield Thunderbirds in December 2025.
A Veteran with Proven Two‑Way Skill
In 46 regular‑season games for the Thunderbirds he erupted for 20 goals and 37 points, and he added five goals and eight points in a 12‑game playoff run that highlighted his scoring touch and defensive reliability.
Blues management sees Dubé as a perfect fit for the bottom‑six, a unit that already includes stalwarts such as Alexander Steen, Oskar Sundqvist, Alexey Toropchenko, Nathan Walker, and emerging prospects Jimmy Snuggerud and Dalibor Dvorsky. The veteran’s ability to kill penalties and generate offense dovetails with the club’s plan to stay competitive while giving younger talent room to grow.
If the deal materializes, it would not only reinforce the Blues’ depth but also signal a continued commitment to blending seasoned players with the next generation of talent, a strategy that has defined the franchise’s recent approach to roster construction.