The Franchise: St. Louis Blues: A Curated History of the Blues

by Jim Thomas

In The St. Louis Blues, take a more profound and unique journey into the history of an extraordinary team. This thoughtful and engaging collection of essays captures the astute fans' history of the franchise, going beyond well-worn narratives of yesteryear to uncover the less-discussed moments, decisions, people, and settings that fostered the team's iconic identity. Through wheeling and dealing, mythmaking and community building, explore where the organization has been, how it got to prominence in the modern NHL landscape, and how it'll continue to evolve and stay in contention for generations to come. Blues fans in the know will enjoy this personal, local, in-depth look at hockey history.

256 pages, Hardcover

Published October 7, 2025

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[Marisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent and thoroughly captivating account of the St. Louis Blues. As someone who became a fan of the team after the Stanley Cup win, this book made me feel like I'd been there since the beginning. Jim's voice is engaging and easy to follow, and his first-hand knowledge and invaluable experience shines through. You can truly feel the passion he holds about both the team and the city of St. Louis. Highly highly recommend this book to any Blues or just any hockey fan!