About this episode

Haley Taylor Simon discusses the signing of Ross Johnston and his potential impact on the St. Louis Blues' toughness and lineup.

The St. Louis Blues added another layer of toughness in free agency, signing Ross Johnston to bring physicality, energy, and a true enforcer presence to the lineup. In this episode of Locked On Blues, Haley Taylor Simon breaks down Johnston's role with the Blues, why the organization targeted him, and how his style of play can help protect the team's young stars and skilled forwards. Plus, we discuss where Johnston fits into the lineup, what he brings beyond fighting, and whether this move signals a shift toward a tougher identity under new General Manager Alexander Steen. Could Johnston be the missing piece that helps the Blues become a harder team to play against in 2026-27? #stlouisblues #nhl #rossjohnston #alexandersteen #lockedonblues #nhlfreeagency #stlblues

People in this episode

Host: Haley Taylor Simon

Topics covered

• St. Louis Blues
• NHL free agency
• Ross Johnston
• enforcer role
• team toughness
• Alexander Steen

Keywords

• Ross Johnston
• St. Louis Blues
• NHL
• enforcer
• Alexander Steen
• hockey
• free agency

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: St. Louis Blues, NHL

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