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Colleen Flynn

With a Mass Communications and Journalism degree from Florida International University, I completed internships with the Florida Panthers Hockey Club and Sports Illustrated. I’ve published several articles for various outlets, including one in ESPN Magazine and one on espn.com.

St. Louis Blues’ Chemistry Not an Issue

Colleen Flynn | June 27, 2020

One of the most important keys to a team’s success is chemistry and health. With the announcement of the Return to Play plan, one of the most daunting questions is how will the players regain this essential aspect? Can…

Categories St Louis Blues

Pros and Cons for St. Louis Blues in Proposed 24-Team Playoff Structure

Colleen Flynn | May 24, 2020

With the announcement of a 24-team playoff structure on the table, the St. Louis Blues will have a bye in the first round. How it will play out could pose as a good or bad situation. It’s a difficult call.…

Categories St Louis Blues

Top 5 Coaches in Avalanche/Nordiques Franchise History

Colleen Flynn | April 30, 2020

Since they joined the NHL in 1979-80, the Colorado Avalanche/Quebec Nordiques franchise has employed 15 head coaches, 9 in Quebec and 7 in Denver. Accomplishments, achievements and statistics were considered…

Categories Avalanche History, Editor's Choice

Blues’ 2019-20 NHL Award Contenders

Colleen Flynn | April 16, 2020

Several NHL awards are given to players, coaches and management for exceptional performance in a season. There are only a couple of St. Louis Blues contenders for these awards –…

Categories St Louis Blues

Avalanche Goaltending Reaches Deep

Colleen Flynn | March 14, 2020

The Colorado Avalanche have depth in net with six goaltenders between the NHL and their AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles. Philipp Grubauer began the season as the starter with Pavel…

Categories Avalanche Goaltending, NHL Goaltending

Avalanche’s MacKinnon Cool but Team Continues to Stay Hot

Colleen Flynn | March 3, 2020

Colorado Avalanche elite, Nathan MacKinnon, notched his 300th career assist against the Detroit Red Wings on March 2 and sits in fifth place for points leaders in the league. Only one…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

Blues’ Defensive Pair Spark New Flame

Colleen Flynn | February 25, 2020

Impressive defensive pairings are noteworthy. Colton Parayko and Marco Scandella are headliners. The newest addition to the St. Louis Blues can’t fill Jay Bouwmeester’s skates, nor would he want to. The…

Categories St Louis Blues

Avalanche Battle to Remain in Top Three of Western Conference

Colleen Flynn | February 20, 2020

The top of the Western Conference is a close head-to-head-to-head race between the St. Louis Blues, Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche. Injuries, inconsistency and scheduling could factor into the competition…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, St Louis Blues

Blues’ Bouwmeester Situation Exemplifies Hockey Community

Colleen Flynn | February 15, 2020

It’s ironic that sports can bring some people together while breaking others apart. Competition and rivalry are a part of all sports but when something traumatic happens, everyone plays for…

Categories St Louis Blues

St. Louis Blues’ Bouwmeester Given Fighting Chance

Colleen Flynn | February 12, 2020

Nothing can prepare you for witnessing a medical emergency during a live sporting event. That rang true for hockey fans at the Honda Center in Anaheim and those watching on…

Categories Editor's Choice, St Louis Blues

All-Star Weekend Provides Fun and Festivities for All of St. Louis

Colleen Flynn | January 31, 2020

The 2020 All-Star Game was exactly as expected: quintessentially, St. Louis. The St. Louis Blues had four players representing the Central Division and head coach Craig Berube was behind the…

Categories All-Star Weekend, St Louis Blues

My Dual Avalanche/Blues Fandom

Colleen Flynn | January 28, 2020

What team you root for is usually determined at a young age, influenced by your parents and where you were born. It’s easy to choose a team when you come…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, St Louis Blues
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