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Jeff Ponder

I am a former NHL media member and reporter for the St. Louis Blues, working for various media outlets. Currently, I am an NHL News Writer and Editor for The Hockey Writers. I live in St. Louis and work as a freelance copywriter in numerous industries.

Commentary: Don’t Forfeit the Future for Backes

Jeff Ponder | February 25, 2016

No matter what side you are on, the same question is being asked: Where is the money going to come from? The only one who may be losing sleep over…

Categories Blues Transactions, Editor's Choice, St Louis Blues

Capitals Acquire Defenseman Mike Weber

Jeff Ponder | February 23, 2016

The Buffalo Sabres have traded their longest-tenured player. With more trades likely on the horizon before next Monday’s trade deadline, the Sabres have dealt defenseman Mike Weber to the Washington…

Categories Capitals Transactions, NHL News, Sabres Transactions, Trending

Deja Blue: St. Louis Goaltending Controversy

Jeff Ponder | February 12, 2016

There are many constants in this world. The morning bus arrives at 9:17, despite its 9:14 scheduled time. The grass will turn green again come spring. The St. Louis Blues…

Categories Blues Goaltending, St Louis Blues

NWHL Announces Playoff Format, Times and Prices

Jeff Ponder | February 11, 2016

The NWHL announced its plan for the upcoming 2015-16 playoffs. In an email sent to season-ticket holders, the league revealed the ticket prices, game locations, dates and times for each…

Categories NHL News, NWHL, Women's Hockey

The Wrong Defenseman is on the Trade Block

Jeff Ponder | January 12, 2016

DISCLAIMER: If you are expecting a bash piece about Alex Pietrangelo, Jay Bouwmeester, Carl Gunnarsson or any other Blues defenseman, you will need to look elsewhere. There are so many…

Categories Blues Transactions, St Louis Blues, Trending

If You’ve Seen Dmitrij Jaskin, Please Call…

Jeff Ponder | January 6, 2016

There are some occurrences that take place once every great while. For astronomers, lunar eclipses and Neptune sightings sit at the top of this list. For southern United States dwellers,…

Categories St Louis Blues

Hockey Headlines: Hall-of-Famer Passes Away; Winnipeg Breaks Losing Streak

Jeff Ponder | November 19, 2015

A collection of stories from around the hockey landscape for Nov. 19, 2015: Hall-of-Famer Bert Olmstead has passed away. [Habs Eyes on the Prize] In Sports News – Five-time Stanley…

Categories Elsewhere on the Web

Hockey Headlines: Rangers on a Roll; Kane Overtakes Scoring Lead

Jeff Ponder | November 16, 2015

It was a wild weekend in the NHL. Check out all the latest news and notes. A few teams had touching tributes to the tragedy in France. [Pro Hockey Talk]…

Categories Elsewhere on the Web

Hockey Headlines: Abdelkader to Get 7-Year Contract; NHL to Meet with Burrows

Jeff Ponder | November 12, 2015

Here are your hockey headlines for Thursday, Nov. 12: Justin Abdelkader is likely receiving a seven-year contract extension soon. [Sports Illustrated] Why this may be a bad idea. [Winging It…

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Hockey Headlines: Hall of Fame Weekend Wraps Up; Palmieri Scores in OT

Jeff Ponder | November 9, 2015

It was a busy weekend in the hockey world. Check out the latest headlines from Hall of Fame weekend. Nicklas Lidstrom was a generational talent. [TSN] Lidstrom and Sergei Fedorov…

Categories Elsewhere on the Web

Hockey Headlines: Big Comeback in Chicago; Jets Defeat Leafs

Jeff Ponder | November 5, 2015

Here are the stories catching our eye for Thursday, Nov. 5: The Blues overcame a three-goal deficit to defeat the Blackhawks 6-5 in overtime. [CBS Sports] The first seven minutes…

Categories Elsewhere on the Web

Hockey Headlines: Price Injured; Ovechkin Approaches Another Record

Jeff Ponder | November 2, 2015

Here is the news grabbing headlines around the NHL and the hockey world: Mike Condon won his fourth consecutive start for the Canadiens on Sunday. [CTV Winnipeg] Condon played because…

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