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Blues History

Blues Fans Choose the Greatest of All Time

October 26, 2020 by Stephen Ground
Blues Fans Choose Greatest of All Time

For most NHL teams, the question of who is the greatest of all time is not one that is easily answered. Are strictly on-ice measures considered? Is it as simple …

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Categories Archives, Blues History Tags Al MacInnis, Alex Pietrangelo, Brett Hull, Jordan Binnington

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 13

October 13, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Gordie Howe

So many historic events occurred on Oct. 13 throughout National Hockey League. “Mr. Hockey” scored his first NHL goal in eight years, numerous big names lit the lamp for the …

Read moreToday in Hockey History: Oct. 13

Categories Blues History, Capitals History, Column, Ducks History, Hockey History, Kings History, Maple Leafs History, Predators History Tags Gordie Howe, Marcel Dionne, Mike Gartner, Top Story

St. Louis Blues’ Best & Worst Trades

October 11, 2020 by Ethan Carter
Ryan O'Reilly St. Louis Blues

Like any other NHL franchise, the St. Louis Blues have made plenty of good trades, and plenty of bad trades. The recent trade history for the Blues has been very …

Read moreSt. Louis Blues’ Best & Worst Trades

Categories Archives, Blues History Tags Adam Oates, Brett Hull, Rod Brind'Amour, Ryan O'Reilly

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 29

September 29, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Pat LaFontaine #16 of the Buffalo Sabres

On this date, one future Hockey Hall of Famer completed his tour of the state of New York via a trade. In addition, a pair of new captains were named …

Read moreToday in Hockey History: Sept. 29

Categories Blues History, Column, Hockey History, Kings History, Rangers History Tags Dave Andreychuk, Pat Lafontaine, Sidney Crosby, Top Story

Grant Fuhr’s Historic 1995-96 Season

September 28, 2020 by Stephen Ground
Grant Fuhr St. Louis Blues

In today’s NHL, fans and coaches alike see any goalkeeper who starts 60 games or more as an absolute workhorse. Starting goalies are usually expected to play 45-55 games, unless …

Read moreGrant Fuhr’s Historic 1995-96 Season

Categories Archives, Blues History, NHL Goaltending Tags Grant Fuhr

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 6

September 6, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Flames Doug Gilmour

Sept. 6 has been a pretty big date for the National Hockey League in the state of California. Also, the legendary Summit Series continued in Winnipeg and a pair of …

Read moreToday in Hockey History: Sept. 6

Categories Blues History, Column, Flames History, Hockey History, Kings History, Sharks History Tags Doug Gilmour, Doug Wilson, Ron Hextall, Top Story

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 17

August 17, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Daniel Briere Buffalo Sabres 2007

Aug. 17 is a sad date for New York hockey fans as an era came to an end in 1992. There were also plenty of moves on this date including …

Read moreToday in Hockey History: Aug. 17

Categories Blackhawks History, Blues History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Islanders History Tags Bill Torrey, Danny Briere, Pete Peeters, Top Story

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 16

August 16, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Goaltender Carey Price

Over the years. Aug. 16 proved to be a very action-packed day for the National Hockey League’s resident in Arizona. A Stanley Cup hero in Detroit was acquired on this …

Read moreToday in Hockey History: Aug. 16

Categories Blues History, Canadiens History, Column, Coyotes History, Hockey History, Red Wings History Tags Carey Price, Jeremy Roenick, Joe Mullen, Top Story

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 13

August 13, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Bobby Clarke Philadelphia Flyers

The month of August has not usually a busy one in National Hockey League history, but 2020 is changing that. This date has seen quite a few memorable moments with …

Read moreToday in Hockey History: Aug. 13

Categories Blues History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Kings History Tags Bill Masterton, Bobby Clarke, Mathieu Schneider, Top Story

Revisiting Doug Armstrong’s Drafts – 2013

August 11, 2020 by Stephen Ground
Jay Bouwmeester Alex Pietrangelo St. Louis Blues Stanley Cup

2013 was, simply put, not a good draft year for St. Louis Blues general manager Doug Armstrong’s resume. They began the evening with no first round pick, having traded it …

Read moreRevisiting Doug Armstrong’s Drafts – 2013

Categories Archives, Blues History Tags Doug Armstrong, Emile Poirier, Jay Bouwmeester, William Carrier

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 9

August 9, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Wayne Gretzky, Los Angeles Kings

This date in National Hockey League history has had a little bit of everything over the years. The greatest player to ever lace up a pair of skates was traded. …

Read moreToday in Hockey History: Aug. 9

Categories Blues History, Column, Hockey History, Kings History, Oilers History, Rangers History Tags Brett Hull, Mark Messier, Top Story, Wayne Gretzky

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 5

August 5, 2020August 5, 2020 by Greg Boysen
rover in hockey

Aug. 5 is a bittersweet day in National Hockey League history. It has seen the death of one of the legendary names of the game and well as the birth …

Read moreToday in Hockey History: Aug. 5

Categories Blues History, Bruins History, Column, Red Wings History Tags Art Ross, Herb Brooks, Leo Boivin, Top Story
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