Revisiting the Blues’ Trade for Brett Hull Mike Meyer | August 9, 2023 On March 7, 1988, the Calgary Flames agreed to send 23-year-old forward Brett Hull along with 27-year-old forward Steve Bozek to the St. Louis Blues for 29-year-old defenseman Rob Ramage and 28-year-old goaltender Rick…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 9 Matthew Zator | August 9, 2023 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.…
Vancouver Canucks’ Best Trades with the St Louis Blues Adam Kierszenblat | August 8, 2023 Welcome to the Vancouver Canucks best trades series. In this series, we at The Hockey Writers look back at the Canucks’ trading history with every NHL team and pick what we believe to be…
Today in Hockey History: July 28 Matthew Zator | July 28, 2023 National Hockey League fans in British Columbia have had a lot to be excited about on this date. An all-time great who broke barriers retired and a talented second-generation star…
Doug Armstrong’s Top 5 Trades as Blues General Manager Ethan Carter | July 27, 2023 The St. Louis Blues were sellers at the 2023 Trade Deadline, a position they weren’t in in a while. They have had success in trades under general manager Doug Armstrong.…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…