Blues Transactions
Vladimir Tarasenko's Contract
August 3rd, 2018 In today's NHL, a team's navigation of the salary cap is critical to its success. Therefore, when a team signs its cornerstone players to new deals, it is paramount that they reward these players while giving themselves the flexibility to build a team around them. Such was...
Blues' Doug Armstrong: Master Trader?
July 12th, 2018 In what has already been a momentous offseason for the St. Louis Blues, the biggest single move without question was the trade that sent five assets to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for veteran center Ryan O'Reilly. In recent years, Blues general manager Doug Armstrong has...
Bozak Believes in Blues Cup Chances
July 6th, 2018 Among the many moves that the St. Louis Blues made on the first day of free agency, the addition of Tyler Bozak at center is one that should not be overlooked. Perhaps overshadowed by the massive trade for Ryan O'Reilly, Bozak's arrival in St. Louis will turn what had been...
Blues, Fabbri Sign Contract Extension
July 4th, 2018 The St. Louis Blues announced on Tuesday that the team had agreed to a one-year, one-way contract extension with forward Robby Fabbri, according to Jeremy Rutherford. https://twitter.com/jprutherford/status/1014274637621014528 The deal reportedly carries an annual...
Ryan O’Reilly Trade: Who Won?
July 2nd, 2018 Ask an arbitrator and they’ll tell you that when both sides of a deal think they made out like bandits, it’s usually a fair and even outcome. Armchair general managers on both sides are having a field day with the trade that was consummated Sunday night between the...
Yakupov Could Excel for the Blues
October 26th, 2016 When the 2016-17 season began, the Blues had 12 former first round picks on their roster. This total is second only to the Washington Capitals' 14. The newest of those is former Edmonton Oilers first rounder Nail Yakupov, whom the Oilers selected first overall in 2012....
Blues Sign Jordan Binnington to One-Year Deal
July 16th, 2016 The St. Louis Blues have signed restricted free agent goalie Jordan Binnington to a one-year, two-way contract extension, according to the team. Binnington's 2016-17 salary has yet to be confirmed. The Blues have agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way deal with goalie...
St. Louis Blues Free Agents: Who Stays and Who Goes?
June 19th, 2016 The St. Louis Blues, like every other team in the NHL, are looking at their salary cap and personnel with expiring contracts and trying to make the best decision for their franchise moving forward. There are a few players on the Blues roster from the 2015-16 season...
Blues' Lack of Transactions: Good and Bad News
March 2nd, 2016 The 2016 trade deadline has come and gone and the St. Louis Blues have remained unchanged. While general manager Doug Armstrong electing not to move any pieces may seem like a good thing in some ways, it could also be a sign of confusion. The Good Teams generally fall...
Commentary: Blues Standing Pat Could Be the Best Move
February 29th, 2016 Maybe it’s not a bad thing that the St. Louis Blues were quiet today. The NHL trade deadline came and went and Blues general manager Doug Armstrong was nowhere to be seen. This is quite unlike deadlines of the past. In 2012-13, within the days leading up to the...
Commentary: Don't Forfeit the Future for Backes
February 25th, 2016 No matter what side you are on, the same question is being asked: Where is the money going to come from? The only one who may be losing sleep over it is general manager Doug Armstrong. The St. Louis Blues have quite the salary cap dilemma approaching quickly. Already...
Jonathan Drouin Makes Sense for Blues
January 21st, 2016 The battle to acquire 2013's third overall draft pick Jonathan Drouin reportedly now involves as many as a dozen teams, presumably including the St. Louis Blues. The real question, however, is to what extent his presence on the team would actually benefit...
The Wrong Defenseman is on the Trade Block
January 12th, 2016 DISCLAIMER: If you are expecting a bash piece about Alex Pietrangelo, Jay Bouwmeester, Carl Gunnarsson or any other Blues defenseman, you will need to look elsewhere. There are so many reasons why trading Kevin Shattenkirk makes perfect sense for the St. Louis Blues. On...
