Faced with a flurry of trade rumors surrounding Mike Hoffman, St. Louis Blues general manager Doug Armstrong shocked many by his decision to stand pat and do nothing. No third-line defenseman would be coming to save the Blues D, nor would a high-profile star like Taylor Hall be making residence at Enterprise Center for a
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When St. Louis Blues defenseman Jake Walman rifled a third-period shot under the crossbar just beyond the reach of Marc-Andre Fleury, the city’s fan base finally exhaled. It had been a long time coming. That goal, Walman’s first in the NHL, took a tight-checking 2-0 game and made it 3-0 en route to an impressive
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Chicago Blackhawks and Florida Panthers have made a trade which opens up the door for the Panthers to go shopping before the trade deadline. Meanwhile, there are questions as to what the Boston Bruins will do before the April 12th deadline, as one of the rumored targets in Kyle
In knocking in a sloppy rebound past San Jose Sharks’ goalie Devan Dubnyk for a decisive goal in the St. Louis Blues 5-2 win, Jordan Kyrou registered his third three-point game of the season. And he wasn’t even the best player on his line. Captain Ryan O’Reilly was plus-4. Linemate David Perron also had four
Sports can be cruel. One moment, you can be at the top of your game, and the next you can be on the ice in pain, with your season and even your career in jeopardy. That’s the situation St. Louis Blues defenseman Carl Gunnarsson found himself in after his skate caught on the boards during
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Anaheim Ducks aren’t going to be asking Ryan Getzlaf to waive his no-move clause. Does that mean a deal is out of the question? The St. Louis Blues would like to extend goaltender Jordan Binnington, but what is he worth on a long-term deal? Finally, there is trade talk
Thanks to the oddities of a COVID-19 afflicted season, the St. Louis Blues and Arizona Coyotes just completed something unique in NHL history: a seven-game regular-season series. Between Feb. 2 and Feb. 15, the two teams were constant dance partners, first with four games in St. Louis, followed by three games in Arizona. The Coyotes
Blues Weekly is a new series focusing on how the St. Louis Blues performed over the past week. Not simply a recap or game story of the week’s games, but coverage of key factors, stories, and themes that were pervasive throughout those games and my takes on those situations. Let me know in the comments
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news that Nikita Kucherov is dealing with a hip injury. What does this mean for the Tampa Bay Lightning’s salary cap issues? Are the Edmonton Oilers ready to add another left-shot defenseman? Who would they be looking for? The Dallas Stars will have fans in the stands to
Craig Berube coached a number of players on his current roster before they ever put on a St. Louis Blues jersey. Take Jordan Binnington for example. On the surface, it might seem as though he had a quick, seamless rise to prominence. Soon after he put on a Blues uniform in December of 2019, he
The St. Louis Blues have built up, developed, and torn down their prospect pool for over a decade now. They’ve been willing to part with major prospects, while also developing many of their drafted players like Vladimir Tarasenko, Jaden Schwartz and others who have come through the Blues’ system recently and became top players for
The St. Louis Blues have had a tumultuous offseason. After an early exit from the bubble playoffs in Edmonton, they realized that top scorer Vladimir Tarasenko would need yet another shoulder surgery, keeping him out into the 2020-21 season. Several weeks after that, team captain Alex Pietrangelo signed with the Vegas Golden Knights in free
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, Phillip Danault of the Montreal Canadiens is talking for the first time in a long time about his role on the team and contract extension talks. In Colorado, there are more updates when it comes to Brandon Saad. Are the St. Louis facing major contract issues for certain pending free
The St. Louis Blues are reeling from the departure of captain Alex Pietrangelo to the Vegas Golden Knights. Moreover, they will enter the 2020-21season without the services of either Alex Steen or Vladimir Tarasenko, both of whom are expected to enter the season on Long Term Injured Reserve (LTIR). And as of this writing, young
The St. Louis Blues have been a model franchise in terms of their structure over the last few seasons. They don’t have any massive contracts at this point, which is a good sign for the future. The teams with massive contracts rarely see sustained success. The Chicago Blackhawks are the outlier, they won three Cups
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, did the St. Louis Blues just confirm their interest in forward Mike Hoffman? What about the Boston Bruins? They might find room if Hoffman is still available near the start of the season. Are there updates on Ottawa Senators prospect Tim Stutzle and the chances he joins Senators’ training camp?
With the offseason upon us, we get the opportunity to look at potential trade targets for the St. Louis Blues as they try to improve their club and get ready for another season. Related: Unbreakable Records: The St. Louis Blues and the 1978 NHL Draft The trade rumor mill has been wild recently and there
The St. Louis Blues have an important offseason ahead. Their captain Alex Pietrangelo is a free agent and they have had issues in re-signing him, following reports that they are far apart on money. If Pietrangelo does leave after hitting the open market, the Blues will have around $5 million in cap space. Vince Dunn