St. Louis Blues Goalie Faces Uphill Battle for Starting Role. Jordan Binnington, once the undisputed backbone of the Blues' Stanley Cup-winning team, is now facing a daunting challenge as he heads into the 2026-27 season. After years of consistent excellence, Binnington has seen his grip on the starting goalie position loosen, and he will be vying for the top spot against a new crop of contenders. As the Blues look to rebuild and reclaim their spot among the NHL's elite, Binnington's performance will be under intense scrutiny, and he must prove himself once again to remain the team's go-to goalie. Can he overcome the pressure and regain his status as the team's top netminder, or will a new era dawn in St. Louis?

Jordan Binnington is no longer the unquestioned backbone of the St. Louis Blues. Instead, he enters the 2026-27 season facing one of the most pressure-filled moments of his NHL career.…