Blues’ Stanley Cup Run Shows Value of Regular Season The Canadian Press | September 25, 2019 When the Tampa Bay Lightning woke up on Jan. 3 atop the NHL standings, the St. Louis Blues were dead last. Tampa had won 31 of its first 39 games, while St. Louis had won just 15 of its first 37. The Lightning staked themselves to 30-point lead on the …
Hurricanes Trade Justin Faulk to St. Louis Blues Jim Parsons | September 24, 2019 The St. Louis Blues announced Tuesday that they have acquired Justin Faulk from the Carolina Hurricanes and then quickly signed the defenseman to a seven-year contract extension worth $45.5 million.…
Blues Geared up for Challenge of Being Defending Champions The Canadian Press | September 23, 2019 Jordan Binnington still doesn’t look nervous. For the first time in his career, he is going into a season as a starting NHL goaltender and for the defending Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues. No big deal. “It’s the same game though, right?” Binningt…
Schwartz, Pietrangelo Lead Blues over Blue Jackets The Canadian Press | September 22, 2019 Jaden Schwartz, Alex Pietrangelo and Klim Kostin recorded a goal and an assist apiece to lead the defending Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues to a 5-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets Sunday in St. Louis. Kostin’s goal 7:24 into the third was the …
David Perron’s Two Late Goals Power Blues past Jets 4-3 in Overtime The Canadian Press | September 21, 2019 WINNIPEG — David Perron scored the late game-tying goal and then the winner 1:58 into overtime as the St. Louis Blues defeated the Winnipeg Jets 4-3 on Friday in exhibition action. Perron tied the game with 33 seconds remaining in the third after Gabri…
Countdown to Puck Drop — Day 27 — Blues Need to Keep Pietrangelo Stephen Ground | September 5, 2019 Introducing The Hockey Writers’ Countdown to Puck Drop series. From now until the puck drops on the 2019-20 NHL’s regular season on Oct. 2 when the Toronto Maple Leafs host the…
Blues at Traverse City Tournament: A Preview Stephen Ground | August 30, 2019 Every September, eight teams of NHL prospects descend on the shores of Lake Michigan in Traverse City. For many years, the St. Louis Blues have been among those teams, and…
Jordan Binnington Enjoying Spotlight After Long Road The Canadian Press | August 29, 2019 TORONTO — Jordan Binnington used to fly under the radar as he methodically went about his summer training. After a head-turning, seemingly-out-of-nowhere rookie campaign capped by a Stanley Cup victory, those days are long gone. “You missed it,”&n…
Blues Report Cards 2018-19: David Perron Stephen Ground | August 28, 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…
St. Louis Blues’ 3 Worst Contracts Stephen Ground | August 27, 2019 Last week, we took a look at the three best contracts on the St. Louis Blues. But general manager Doug Armstrong’s record is far from spotless in that department. While…
Blues Report Cards 2018-19: Carl Gunnarsson Stephen Ground | August 26, 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…
Pat Maroon Leaves Golden Legacy in St. Louis Stephen Ground | August 25, 2019 Few one-year contracts have had a greater impact or legacy than the one Pat Maroon just officially brought to an end by signing with the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Oakville,…
