Brian Elliott Not Reaching High Expectations Jeff Ponder | February 10, 2013 St. Louis Blues goaltender Brian Elliott has been the face behind rough times to start the shortened 2012-13 season.
Jake Allen Steps In For Injured Jaroslav Halak Jeff Ponder | February 4, 2013 On Sunday, St. Louis Blues General Manager Doug Armstrong announced that the club placed goaltender Jaroslav Halak on injury reserve. In turn, the club has called up 22-year old Jake…
NHL Discipline Consistency Still Locked Out Jeff Ponder | February 4, 2013 It is not just the players that have been affected by the NHL lockout. Officials have already handed out five-minute majors and game misconducts, while the league, most notably disciplinarian…
Vladimir Tarasenko’s Blazing Start is More Than Just Stats Adam Stafki | January 23, 2013 Six minutes and thirty-six seconds, that’s how long it took for Vladimir Tarasenko to introduce himself to the NHL. Fifteen minutes later he made it clear that he was there…
NHL Rookie Vladimir Tarasenko Comes Out Firing David OConnor | January 22, 2013 Vladimir Tarasenko of the St. Louis Blues is off to a fantastic start. Ask those who’ve been around him for a while, and they’ll tell you it’s no surprise.
Changing of the Guard? St. Louis Blues vs. Detroit Red Wings Jeff Ponder | January 20, 2013 For as long as any Blues fan can remember, the Detroit Red Wings have been a thorn in the side for their favorite team. From Steve Yzerman’s overtime killer in…
Buying In on the St. Louis Blues: A 2012-13 Season Preview Jeff Ponder | January 18, 2013 The lockout is over and it is time for the St. Louis Blues to pick up where they left off. After seeing his team record one of the best records…
Vladimir Tarasenko Might be the Missing Link in St. Louis Adam Stafki | January 15, 2013 It’s no secret that the Blues have struggled in the offensive zone in recent years. In fact, in the seven seasons since the 2004-2005 lockout the Blues have finished in…
Dawn of the T. J. Oshie Era in St. Louis Adam Stafki | January 13, 2013 The 2005 NHL Draft was like any other. Every organization walked into the Westin Hotel in Ottawa hoping to select a player that would forever change the fate of their…
Hall of Fame 2013: The Borderline Case for Paul Kariya Marc Lapierre | January 4, 2013 written by Marc Lapierre (@MarcLapi) Paul Kariya will be eligible for enshrinement in the Hockey Hall of Fame for the first time in 2013. His candidacy for immortality is clearly…
Rivermen Catching Up To NHL Talent Jeff Ponder | December 19, 2012 The adjustment from the NHL to the AHL is not an easy one. Players have had to adjust to team bus rides instead of team charters. Playing in Boston or…
Hall-of-Famer Eventually, But Chris Pronger Will Have to Wait Jeff Ponder | November 14, 2012 One would think that a trip to the Hockey Hall of Fame would be easy for someone of Chris Pronger’s caliber. He has won a Stanley Cup and two Olympic…