The Blues once again will have an ECHL affiliate, as the Florida Everblades announced Wednesday they entered into a multi-year affiliation agreement with the Blues.
The Everblades — located in Estero, Fla., on the west coast of the state — are the three-time reigning Kelly Cup champions. They were the affiliate of the Panthers for the last two years, and were with the Predators the previous three years.
ºüÀêÊÓƵ has not had an ECHL affiliate since Tulsa the end of the 2019-20 season.
Last season, the Blues mostly loaned their players to Orlando, which is affiliated with the Lightning. Forward Tanner Dickinson, defensemen Marc-Andre Gaudet, Jeremie Biakabutuka and Anton Malmstrom, and goaltender Colten Ellis all played games for Orlando in 2023-24.
The Blues also loaned goaltender Will Cranley to two different ECHL teams last season: Reading and Utah.
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