Bortuzzo Has Been Blues’ Steady Force for 10 Seasons Stephen Ground | September 18, 2023 When the Blues traded Vladimir Tarasenko to the New York Rangers at last season’s trade deadline, much was made about how it was the end of an era for the…
Blues Fans Should Hope for Krug Rebound Season Stephen Ground | September 6, 2023 St. Louis Blues fans have a lot of angst towards Torey Krug right now. After three less-than-stellar seasons in the Gateway City, Krug used his no-trade clause (NTC) to prevent…
Blues Need Big Season from Rookie Hofer Stephen Ground | August 28, 2023 Throughout history, goaltending has plagued the St. Louis Blues. Though many all-time greats have played for the franchise, including “Mr. Goalie” Glenn Hall, Curtis Joseph, and Grant Fuhr, those stints…
3 Unexpected Blues’ MVP Candidates for 2023-24 Stephen Ground | August 7, 2023 It’s hard to pin down the St. Louis Blues heading into the 2023-24 season. They are coming off a disappointing campaign, which saw them miss the postseason and draft Dalibor…
Blues Goaltending Might Be Overlooked Achilles’ Heel Stephen Ground | July 30, 2023 Over the offseason, much has been made about the St. Louis Blues’ defense. So far, apart from a few depth re-signings, nothing has been done on that front. But with…
Blues Not Currently Built to Compete for 2023-24 Stephen Ground | July 9, 2023 If you’d run a poll a month ago, the vast majority of St. Louis Blues fans would have expected general manager Doug Armstrong to have a very busy offseason. After…
Blues’ 2023 Draft Deep Dive: Paul Fischer Stephen Ground | June 30, 2023 With the 138th pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, the St. Louis Blues selected Paul Fischer, a left-handed defenseman with the U.S. National Team Development Program (USNTDP), who will head…
Blues’ 2023 Draft Deep Dive: Theo Lindstein Stephen Ground | June 29, 2023 With the 29th pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, the St. Louis Blues selected Theo Lindstein, a defenseman from Brynas IF of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Theo Lindstein, Left-Handed…
Hanifin Could Help Blues, But Won’t Solve Problems Stephen Ground | June 18, 2023 It’s a common refrain in St. Louis these days: Doug Armstrong needs to fix the St. Louis Blues defense. There’s no question that the Blues’ defense is a disaster and…
Former Blue Barbashev’s Playoff Breakout Is No Surprise Stephen Ground | June 11, 2023 As the playoffs draw toward a close, it’s time to think about the breakout performances in the NHL postseason. And while all the headlines and spotlights may be pointed at…
Panthers-Golden Knights Final Ensures a First-Time Cup Winner Stephen Ground | May 31, 2023 Every team’s ultimate goal is to win the Stanley Cup. But there is a reason that it is considered the hardest prize to claim in sports. The NHL playoffs are…
Blues 2022-23 Report Cards: Josh Leivo Stephen Ground | May 13, 2023 The St. Louis Blues’ 2022-23 season was a shocking disappointment for fans and management alike, leading to the team becoming sellers at the trade deadline and ultimately finishing in a…
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