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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.

The NHL Edges Closer to Returning

Jeff Ponder | October 16, 2012

In a PR battle that has seen the public mostly side against the NHL and its owners, the league made quite the leap to get the fans back on their…

Categories The Business of Hockey

St. Louis Blues and President John Davidson Part Ways

Jeff Ponder | September 27, 2012

After a summer full of speculation, John Davidson and the St. Louis Blues have officially broken off a six-year marriage. Davidson was announced as the team’s president in June 2006…

Categories St Louis Blues, The Business of Hockey

Fantasy Hockey Preview: Potential in the Central

Jeff Ponder | September 8, 2012

What makes a strong division? Is it solid goaltending, balanced scoring or stingy defense? How about all of the above?

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Detroit Red Wings, Fantasy, Nashville Predators, Previews and Predictions, St Louis Blues, Top 10 Lists

Top 10 2012-13 Hopeful New Faces

Jeff Ponder | August 9, 2012

We have already seen spurts of future NHL talent who may be seeing full-time NHL action this coming season.  I am of course talking about talent such as Mika Zibanejad…

Categories NHL Prospects

Nashville May Be Better Off Without Shea Weber

Jeff Ponder | July 23, 2012

When Philadelphia Flyers GM Paul Holmgren signed Predators Captain Shea Weber to a 14-year, $110 million offer sheet, he knew exactly what he was doing; forcing a franchise to make…

Categories Free Agents, Nashville Predators

Recent St. Louis Blues’ Moves Only the Beginning?

Jeff Ponder | July 11, 2012

St. Louis Blues General Manager Doug Armstrong’s phone was busy this week. It was announced on Tuesday that the club agreed to terms with unrestricted free-agent forward Jamie Langenbrunner on…

Categories Free Agents, St Louis Blues, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Perron Re-Signs with Blues, Oshie Files for Arbitration

Jeff Ponder | July 5, 2012

The Blues can check off one of their biggest priorities for the summer.  David Perron is under contract for another four years. The Canadian-born left-wing signed a four-year, $15.25 million…

Categories Free Agents, St Louis Blues

Blues Add Depth But Are Not Finished

Jeff Ponder | July 1, 2012

On a very quiet July 1, the Blues were almost dead silent. The Blues made deals, but national coverage of the big names kept them from making headlines.  The Blues…

Categories AHL, Free Agents, St Louis Blues

Top 5 Best Free Agent Signings of 2011

Jeff Ponder | June 28, 2012

With the NHL free-agency period fast approaching, the talk of the NHL is set to where the big name free-agents will end up.  Ryan Suter, Zach Parise and Alexander Semin…

Categories Arizona Coyotes, Florida Panthers, Free Agents, Top 10 Lists

Jackman, Blues Agree to 3-Year Contract Extension

Jeff Ponder | June 18, 2012

Being tenured with one team for ten years is a rarity in professional sports nowadays. 10-year veteran Barret Jackman, who has spent his entire NHL career as a St. Louis…

Categories Free Agents, St Louis Blues

Stewart, Blues Agree to 1-Year Contract Extension

Jeff Ponder | June 14, 2012

Chris Stewart will be getting another chance with the St. Louis Blues. Team GM Doug Armstrong announced Thursday morning that the Blues signed right-winger Chris Stewart to a one-year contract…

Categories Free Agents, St Louis Blues

Tarasenko Adds Offensive Boost to St. Louis Lineup

Jeff Ponder | June 3, 2012

Great things come to those who wait. This is true for Blues management and fans alike, as Russian prospect and 2010 first-round draft choice Vladimir Tarasenko has a signed a…

Categories Free Agents, KHL, NHL Prospects, St Louis Blues
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