World Junior Championship: Day Two Preview Stephen Ground | December 27, 2018 The World Junior Championship is in full swing, and Thursday will feature four more games with two teams (Russia and Kazakhstan) making their debuts. Let’s take a look at Thursday’s…
Revisiting Doug Armstrong’s Drafts – 2010 Stephen Ground | December 26, 2018 The St. Louis Blues organization prides itself on drafting and developing talent, and much of general manager Doug Armstrong’s reputation is built on that very skill. But is perception reality…
World Junior Championship: Day One Preview Stephen Ground | December 25, 2018 The World Junior Championship gets underway on Wednesday, with the first of four matchups on the day getting started at 1:00 pm PST. It’s the best way to celebrate the…
The St. Louis Blues’ Christmas Wish List Stephen Ground | December 25, 2018 Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you all from everyone here at The Hockey Writers! The St. Louis Blues have not had the season they hoped to have. In fact,…
Who Won’t the Blues Trade? Stephen Ground | December 23, 2018 The St. Louis Blues have been the water that churns the rumor mill of late, with rumors swirling that no one is off limits in trade discussions. With players like…
Possible Destinations for Vladimir Tarasenko Stephen Ground | December 23, 2018 In what would have been an inconceivable turn of events twelve months ago, or even six, St. Louis Blues’ star goal scorer Vladimir Tarasenko is rumored to be available for…
Could the Blues and Berglund Reunite? Stephen Ground | December 20, 2018 Patrik Berglund’s journey with the Buffalo Sabres in the past week has been the most bizarre story in the NHL this season, and perhaps the most bizarre hockey tale in recent…
Can Patrick Maroon Save His Season? Stephen Ground | December 18, 2018 The St. Louis Blues thought they were putting the finishing touches on an incredible offseason when they signed Patrick Maroon to an incredibly friendly one year, $1.75 million contract on…
Should the Blues Loan Thomas to Team Canada? Stephen Ground | December 15, 2018 The St. Louis Blues haven’t had a lot to be excited about in the 2018-19 season so far. But, they have a very special young player in Robert Thomas, the…
Best & Worst Blues’ Contracts: Armstrong’s Track Record Stephen Ground | December 15, 2018 Critics of the St. Louis Blues’ general manager Doug Armstrong have plenty of ammunition this season, as the team is off to an abysmal 11-14-4 start. Despite being named by…
Will the Blues See Kostin This Season? Stephen Ground | December 14, 2018 The St. Louis Blues are in a strange position. After reloading their forward group in the offseason, they are unexpectedly near the bottom of the league, only a few points…
Blues Unexpectedly Call Up Binnington Stephen Ground | December 10, 2018 The St. Louis Blues gave fans an unexpected jolt on Saturday afternoon when they called up American Hockey League (AHL) goaltender Jordan Binnington. The move came immediately on the heels…