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Evan Mead

Evan Mead is a 23-year old journalist who is covering the St. Louis Blues for The Hockey Writers. After the Blues Stanley Cup victory back in 2019, Evan immediately began writing and falling in love with the sport. Today he currently writes in hopes of inspiring others to pursue their dreams of becoming sports journalists.

Blues’ 1st-Round Pick Justin Carbonneau Makes Questionable Development Decision

Evan Mead | July 20, 2025

The St. Louis Blues selected winger Justin Carbonneau in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Carbonneau, who’s already been considered one of the potential steals of the draft by many reporters…

Categories Blues Prospects, St Louis Blues

Blues’ Internal Options Available to Replace Zachary Bolduc

Evan Mead | July 10, 2025

The St. Louis Blues made headlines on July 1, trading first-round pick Zachary Bolduc, who was selected 17th overall in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, to the Montreal Canadiens for…

Categories St Louis Blues

Blues & Coyotes Can Be Trade Partners Over 2024 Offseason

Evan Mead | April 19, 2024

The St. Louis Blues are in a predicament. The NHL has grown tremendously, and the talent in the league has gotten better and better as the years go on. Now,…

Categories Arizona Coyotes, St Louis Blues

3 Players Who Can Take Jimmy Snuggerud’s Spot on the Blues’ Roster

Evan Mead | April 9, 2024

The decision of the St. Louis Blues‘ top prospect, Jimmy Snuggerud, to return for his junior season at the University of Minnesota in 2024-25 has stirred considerable attention. Many initially…

Categories Free Agents, St Louis Blues

Blues’ Path Back to the Playoffs Lies in Their Prospect Pipeline

Evan Mead | March 13, 2024

The St. Louis Blues‘ playoff aspirations suffered a significant setback during their recent East Coast road trip . Facing off against formidable opponents in the New Jersey Devils, New York…

Categories Blues Prospects, Free Agents, St Louis Blues

Blues’ Prospect Jimmy Snuggerud’s Floor & Ceiling

Evan Mead | March 10, 2024

The St. Louis Blues’ 2022 first-round pick, Jimmy Snuggerud, has emerged as one of the most talked-about prospects in college hockey this season due to his sublime shot and offensive…

Categories Blues Prospects, NHL Prospects, St Louis Blues

3 Under-the-Radar Trade Deadline Targets

Evan Mead | March 3, 2024

The lead-up to the 2024 Trade Deadline has been very hectic. Lots of contradicting reports have led to a lot of people questioning who is available, who isn’t, and who…

Categories Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Trade Deadline

Doug Armstrong’s Moves That Haven’t Succeeded for the Blues

Evan Mead | March 1, 2024

The St. Louis Blues‘ decision to let Alex Pietrangelo depart in free agency and sign Torey Krug and Justin Faulk as replacements has been contentious. While Pietrangelo has thrived with…

Categories NHL Trade Analysis, St Louis Blues

St. Louis Blues’ Trade Deadline Untouchables

Evan Mead | February 29, 2024

The trade deadline is poised to be a momentous event for the St. Louis Blues, stirring a whirlwind of speculation and debate among fans and analysts alike. Social media platforms…

Categories St Louis Blues, Trade Deadline

3 Deadline Moves the Blues Could Make to Surprise Fans

Evan Mead | February 27, 2024

The St. Louis Blues find themselves in a precarious position. Currently occupying the fifth spot in the highly competitive Central Division standings, they are tied with the surging Minnesota Wild,…

Categories St Louis Blues, Trade Deadline

Blues’ Realistic Trade Partners for Pavel Buchnevich

Evan Mead | February 25, 2024

The St. Louis Blues fanbase is embroiled in a debate surrounding Pavel Buchnevich as the trade deadline looms. Opinions are split into three camps: one sees him as the missing…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, St Louis Blues, Trade Deadline, Vegas Golden Knights

Can Binnington Lead the Blues to the Stanley Cup?

Evan Mead | February 10, 2024

Jordan Binnington’s performance as the goaltender for the St. Louis Blues this season has been nothing short of stellar. Despite facing challenges and fluctuations in form earlier in the season,…

Categories Blues Goaltending
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