Jeff Ponder

From Missouri to Ohio, the Building of the 2013 Columbus Blue Jackets

Jeff Ponder | February 16, 2013

The Columbus Blue Jackets have learned that the best way to get to the top is to take tidbits from teams that have grown into Cup contenders. The Jackets did…

Brian Elliott Not Reaching High Expectations

Jeff Ponder | February 10, 2013

St. Louis Blues goaltender Brian Elliott has been the face behind rough times to start the shortened 2012-13 season.

Jake Allen Steps In For Injured Jaroslav Halak

Jeff Ponder | February 4, 2013

On Sunday, St. Louis Blues General Manager Doug Armstrong announced that the club placed goaltender Jaroslav Halak on injury reserve. In turn, the club has called up 22-year old Jake…

NHL Discipline Consistency Still Locked Out

Jeff Ponder | February 4, 2013

It is not just the players that have been affected by the NHL lockout. Officials have already handed out five-minute majors and game misconducts, while the league, most notably disciplinarian…

Changing of the Guard? St. Louis Blues vs. Detroit Red Wings

Jeff Ponder | January 20, 2013

For as long as any Blues fan can remember, the Detroit Red Wings have been a thorn in the side for their favorite team. From Steve Yzerman’s overtime killer in…

Buying In on the St. Louis Blues: A 2012-13 Season Preview

Jeff Ponder | January 18, 2013

The lockout is over and it is time for the St. Louis Blues to pick up where they left off. After seeing his team record one of the best records…

Lockout Schmockout: Real Problems Facing the NHL

Jeff Ponder | December 28, 2012

Players want a larger piece of the pie while owners want to revamp the current contract structures. Media wars, threats of disclaimer of interest… blah, blah, blah. Obviously, there are…

Rivermen Catching Up To NHL Talent

Jeff Ponder | December 19, 2012

The adjustment from the NHL to the AHL is not an easy one. Players have had to adjust to team bus rides instead of team charters. Playing in Boston or…

Atlanta Thrashers Never “Had a Fair Shake”

Jeff Ponder | November 19, 2012

Some people run the same routine for certain events. Whether it’s the way that someone straps on their goalie pads or even how someone brushes their teeth, routines are a…

Hall-of-Famer Eventually, But Chris Pronger Will Have to Wait

Jeff Ponder | November 14, 2012

One would think that a trip to the Hockey Hall of Fame would be easy for someone of Chris Pronger’s caliber. He has won a Stanley Cup and two Olympic…

Updates on Active Blues Players

Jeff Ponder | November 9, 2012

After a season that saw the Blues climb to second place in the Western Conference standings, the players had to pack up and head in different directions across the world. …

Blues Prospects Making Best of NHL Lockout

Jeff Ponder | October 22, 2012

Even though there is a league-wide player work stoppage, some players are still doing what they can to improve their skills and maintain a good work ethic. Blues prospects Jaden…