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Blues History

Today in Hockey History: July 27

Matthew Zator | July 27, 2023

July 27 has not been a very newsworthy day in National Hockey League history. However, there was a big trade of Hockey Hall of Famers that ended rather one-sided when…

Categories Blues History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Red Wings History, Sabres History

Today in Hockey History: July 24

Matthew Zator | July 24, 2023

On this date, the Los Angeles Kings brought back one of the great players in their franchise’s history for the third time. Also, a dramatic coaching move was finally made…

Categories Blues History, Bruins History, Column, Hockey History, Kings History, Rangers History, Sharks History

Blues Made the Right Move Despite Thompson’s Strong Season

Ethan Carter | July 16, 2023

Given Tage Thompson’s dominance in 2022-23, we can now reassure the St. Louis Blues‘ fanbase. On July 1, 2018, the Blues traded Thompson to the Buffalo Sabres for Ryan O’Reilly.…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Hockey History, Sabres History, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Today in Hockey History: July 16

Matthew Zator | July 16, 2023

July 16 has not been the busiest day in National Hockey League history. However, a pair of Hockey Hall of Famers found new homes, and two playoff heroes were born…

Categories Blues History, Canadiens History, Column, Devils History, Hockey History, Lightning History

Today in Hockey History: July 14

Matthew Zator | July 14, 2023

July 14 was a day that saw two big-name general managers hired by two “Original Six” franchises. Also, some future head coaches and executives were on the move during the…

Categories Blackhawks History, Blues History, Column, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Rangers Management

Top 3 All-Time Blues Goalies

Stephen Ground | July 11, 2023

Great teams are often defined by great goaltenders. What would the New Jersey Devils or Colorado Avalanche of the 90s and 2000s be without Martin Brodeur and Patrick Roy? Successful…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Hockey History, NHL Goaltending

Today in Hockey History: July 11

Matthew Zator | July 11, 2023

The Pittsburgh Penguins traded away one of the greatest players in their franchise history on this date. Plus, a pair of Hockey Hall of Famers were born who won three…

Categories Blues History, Capitals History, Column, Flames History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Penguins History

Today in Hockey History: July 4

Matthew Zator | July 4, 2023

The 4th of July is usually reserved for fireworks in the sky in the United States. However, there have been plenty of fireworks in the form of big trades and…

Categories Blues History, Bruins History, Column, Flames History, Stars History, Wild History

Today in Hockey History: June 23

Matthew Zator | June 23, 2023

On this date, the Hockey Hall of Fame opened its doors to the greatest player who ever laced up a pair of skates in the National Hockey League. Also, we…

Categories Blues History, Bruins History, Column, Devils History, Hockey History, Jets History, Kings History

Today in Hockey History: June 20

Matthew Zator | June 20, 2023

June 20 has only ever seen three games played, but one of them provided a memorable goal for the underdogs and the other tied an NHL postseason record shared by…

Categories Blues History, Column, Devils History, Golden Knights History, Hockey History, Lightning History, Penguins History

Today in Hockey History: June 16

Matthew Zator | June 16, 2023

There was only one game played on June 16, and it brought the Stanley Cup back to Motown for the second straight year. This date in National Hockey League also…

Categories Blackhawks History, Blues History, Bruins History, Column, Hockey History, Red Wings History

Blues’ Top-10 Draft Picks Since 1980

Ethan Carter | June 5, 2023

Since 1980, the St. Louis Blues have made five draft selections in the top 10. They are venturing into uncharted waters with the 2023 NHL Draft, where they hold the…

Categories Blues History, Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft
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