THW’s Goalie News: Koskinen’s Shutout, Ullmark’s Homecoming Stephen Ground | November 9, 2019 In today’s goalie news, we’ll discuss Mikko Koskinen’s shutout on home ice, Linus Ullmark’s homecoming loss in Sweden, and more. Koskinen Shines at Home For the Edmonton Oilers to have…
THW’s Goalie News: Smith’s a Star, The Catch of a Lifetime, and More Stephen Ground | November 5, 2019 In today’s edition of the goalie news, we’ll look at Mike Smith’s big week, a prospect soaring up in his team’s eyes after a late-round pick, and a backup who…
THW’s Goalie News: Price is Right, Louisiana’s Greatest Goalie, and More Stephen Ground | October 18, 2019 Today’s edition of Goalie News will look at some of the hottest goalies on the planet right now, including the up-and-coming Thatcher Demko and the well-established Carey Price. Price is…
THW’s Goalie News: A Tribute, a Rarity, a Broken Record & More Greg Boysen | October 17, 2019 Thursday’s edition of “Goalie News” will take a look at an underrated goaltender out west, a cool new mask design, a rare shutout and one of the greatest goaltenders to…
THW’s Goalie News: A Homecoming, an Award & a Retirement Greg Boysen | October 8, 2019 Our daily look into the world of goaltending will spend more time down in the American Hockey League today, with just two games in the National Hockey League last night.…
Blues Report Cards 2018-19: Jake Allen Stephen Ground | August 10, 2019 The 2018-19 St. Louis Blues won the Stanley Cup Championship, the first in the history of the franchise. But, naturally, some players made a bigger contribution than others. In this…
Blues & Binnington Agree to Perfect Contract Stephen Ground | July 15, 2019 When the St. Louis Blues entered the offseason, there was no question that signing goaltender Jordan Binnington to a contract extension was their most important priority. But it was also…
3 Blues’ Backup Goalie Options Stephen Ground | June 30, 2019 The St. Louis Blues are not currently in the market for a backup goalie, or so reports would indicate. Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic has indicated that teams are calling…
Blues’ Binnington: From Castoff to Stanley Cup Champion The Canadian Press | June 13, 2019 Jordan Binnington’s storybook ride from fourth stringer to Stanley Cup-winning goaltender was fueled by a few free meals. The best came last weekend at Brio Tuscan Grille, one of his favourite spots as St. Louis began to feel like home. “They were good…
Blues & Sharks Success Sparked by Good Goaltending The Canadian Press | May 11, 2019 SAN JOSE, Calif. — St. Louis’ season started to turn around as soon as goalie Jordan Binnington came up from the minors to help lead the Blues from the bottom of the standings. The key moment for their opponent in the Western Conference final came much…
Blues’ Binnington: Steady as a Rookie Rock The Canadian Press | May 9, 2019 ST. LOUIS — Jordan Binnington still doesn’t look nervous. Sure, the standout rookie goalie for the St. Louis Blues admitted he got a little tired late in the double-overtime win over Dallas in Game 7. But he said he is ready to keep his strong play goi…
Blues Rewind: Why Ben Bishop Left St. Louis Stephen Ground | April 24, 2019 When the puck drops on Thursday night and the St. Louis Blues begin their second-round matchup against the Dallas Stars, they will be staring down a familiar foe in the…