Connor McMichael Skates on Blues Top Line With Zach Dean

St. Louis Blues forward Connor McMichael is set to skate on the top line alongside Pavel Buchnevich and Zach Dean in an upcoming preseason encounter against the Chicago Blackhawks. Coach Jim Montgomery deployed the trio to evaluate a high-speed forward combination, giving Dean and his linemates a prime opportunity to make a lasting impression during training camp and solidify their positions ahead of the upcoming 2026-27 NHL regular-season campaign.