Top 10 Nicest Current NHL Jerseys Stephen Ground | October 16, 2021 In sports, uniforms are sometimes taken for granted. With enough time, even the nicest jersey or sweater can begin to feel boring and routine. But over time, great sweaters become…
Blues Drafted Hidden Gem in Neighbours Stephen Ground | October 16, 2021 The 2020 NHL Draft took place just over one year ago, on October 6 and 7, 2020, unusually late due to the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequently…
Chris Pronger: From Peterborough to the Hall of Fame Stephen Ground | October 10, 2021 In 1991, the Ontario Hockey League’s Peterborough Petes took a risk in the sixth round of their Priority Selection: they gambled on a young defenseman who insisted he intended to…
Analyzing Blues’ Final Roster Decisions Stephen Ground | October 9, 2021 Every NHL team, especially projected contenders, faces a series of tough decisions at this time of year. Inevitably, teams have young players that should make the roster but might not,…
5 NHL Records That Will Be Broken Stephen Ground | October 4, 2021 The NHL is notorious for having many of the most unbreakable records in sports. This is due somewhat to the evolving rules, speed, and athleticism of the game, and in…
The Greatest Draft in Edmonton Oilers History: 1979 or 1980? Stephen Ground | September 29, 2021 The Edmonton Oilers have drafted a number of exceptional hockey players since the franchise entered the National Hockey League in 1979. In total, the Oilers have selected a massive 401…
Ranking the NHL’s 32 Starting Goalies – 2021-22 Season Stephen Ground | September 28, 2021 The poet John Donne famously wrote, “no man is an island unto itself.” But he wrote that in 1623, long before the game of hockey was invented. Had he survived…
Every NHL Team’s Worst Contract Stephen Ground | September 28, 2021 In the modern NHL, contract and salary cap management may be more critical than ever. With the cap kept flat due to the financial consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, teams…
Blues Need Perunovich on Their Roster Stephen Ground | September 28, 2021 When any team enters training camp (with the possible exception of an expansion team like the Seattle Kraken), they typically have 19-21 roster spots pretty well decided. Healthy, veteran players…
Blues Trade Sanford to Senators Stephen Ground | September 25, 2021 The St. Louis Blues have made a move during training camp, trading forward Zach Sanford (26) to the Ottawa Senators for forward Logan Brown (23) and a conditional fourth-round pick…
The Day the Stanley Cup was Stolen Stephen Ground | September 21, 2021 There are few objects in sports that inspire such reverence and awe as the Stanley Cup. The simplicity and elegance of the trophy that bears the names of all of…
Blues’ Parayko Extension Is a Big Gamble Stephen Ground | September 2, 2021 St. Louis Blues’ general manager Doug Armstrong often does his work without much warning in the local or national media. So Wednesday’s announcement of an eight-year, $52 million contract extension…
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