What year were the Boston Bruins founded?

The Boston Bruins were founded in 1924, by Charles Francis Adams.

When did the Boston Bruins play their first game?

They played their first game on Dec. 1, 1924, defeating the new Montreal Maroons 2-1 at Boston Arena.

Who is the current head coach of the Boston Bruins?

Jim Montgomery is the current head coach for the Boston Bruins.

St. Louis Blues: News and Rumors

The St. Louis Blues were founded in 1967 as one of the six teams of the 1967 NHL Expansion and is named after the W. C. Handy song “Saint Louis Blues.” They had immediate success and reached the playoffs nine times in their first 10 seasons, including trips to the Stanley Cup Final in their first three seasons; however, they lost all three appearances. In total, the Blues have been a very successful franchise with 45 playoff appearances in 56 seasons. In 2019, they won their first Stanley Cup against the Boston Bruins.

St. Louis Blues 2023-24 Player Projections: Kasperi Kapanen

Owen Singh | September 22, 2023September 22, 2023

After posting 20 goals in his first full NHL season with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2018-19, Kasperi Kapanen‘s career has unexpectedly failed to reach or exceed such heights, with the plague of inconsistency in his career not only more notable but perhaps more tragic, in a player with the physical ability often reflected through his game. Despite some encouraging play with the St. Louis Blues after being claimed off waivers from the Pittsburgh Penguins in February last season, the recent publicization of his arrest in his native Finland has again reset the general public perception of him. For Kapanen,…

Blues Name Schenn as 24th Team Captain in Franchise History

Mike Meyer | September 19, 2023September 19, 2023

On Tuesday morning, the St. Louis Blues officially named Brayden Schenn the 24th captain in franchise history. The selection comes after former captain Ryan O’Reilly was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Feb. 17, 2023, leaving the club without an official captain for the rest of the season. The team also announced that along with Schenn, Colton Parayko, Justin Faulk, and Robert Thomas will serve as alternate captains. Related: 3 Blues Candidates for Team Captain Heading into 2023-24, St. Louis was one of eight teams without a captain. If the Blues had decided to move forward without officially naming…

Predicting St. Louis Blues’ 2023-24 Team Awards

Ethan Carter | September 19, 2023September 19, 2023

The St. Louis Blues will need their best players to perform this season as they attempt to bounce back from a lackluster 2022-23 campaign. A lot of their issues last season arose from several veterans underperforming, so that must change this season if they want to improve. With that being said, this article will examine five different team awards and which Blues will win them. Most Valuable Player: Robert Thomas After a breakout season in 2021-22 and a drop in production last season, Robert Thomas is going to be at his absolute best this season. Cemented as the Blues’ top-line…

Blues’ Scandella Rejuvenated for Upcoming 2023-24 Season

Mike Meyer | September 18, 2023September 18, 2023

The St. Louis Blues are coming to the end of their offseason with NHL training camp just around the corner. Players are beginning to pack their things and cross off final tasks on their to-do lists with only several days left. On Sept. 16, an interview with veteran defenseman Marco…

Bortuzzo Has Been Blues’ Steady Force for 10 Seasons

Stephen Ground | September 18, 2023September 18, 2023

When the Blues traded Vladimir Tarasenko to the New York Rangers at last season’s trade deadline, much was made about how it was the end of an era for the team. After the departures of Ryan O’Reilly and Ivan Barbashev, with Jaden Schwartz and Alex Pietrangelo long gone, and players…

3 Blues to Watch at 2023 Training Camp

Ethan Carter | September 15, 2023September 15, 2023

Training camp for the 2023-24 St. Louis Blues begins on Sept. 21. This season will be a huge determining factor in the future of many players on the roster and head coach Craig Berube. The Blues are coming off of a rough 2022-23 season, where they missed the playoffs by…

St. Louis Blues 2023-24 Player Projections: Jakub Vrana

Owen Singh | September 14, 2023September 14, 2023

As the St. Louis Blues prepare for a season currently defined by uncertainty, one of their recent acquisitions in Jakub Vrana is similarly draped with some significant element of such. After several strong years in Washington and an excellent stint in Detroit, Jakub Vrana’s career was halted by his enrollment…

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Flames, Blues, Maple Leafs, Atlanta

Jim Parsons | September 14, 2023September 15, 2023

In today’s NHL rumors, with Tyler Myers set to receive his signing bonus on September 15th, is it more likely he will be traded in the next few days? Meanwhile, has Noah Hanifin changed his mind about sticking with the Calgary Flames? Is Elias Lindholm ready to sign a long-term…

Blues’ Perunovich Gets Bigger Opportunity with Krug Injury

Ethan Carter | September 12, 2023September 12, 2023

The St. Louis Blues have announced that defenseman Torey Krug sustained a right foot injury while training for the upcoming season. He is scheduled to be re-evaluated on Oct. 1, according to Blues general manager (GM) Doug Armstrong. This is tough news for Krug as he was set to enter…

NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Maple Leafs, Coyotes, Bruins, Blues

Jim Parsons | September 12, 2023September 13, 2023

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Mike Babock may have already stepped into trouble as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets. A story of questionable conduct has already surfaced there, but, as of yet, there is nothing official from the team on the matter. Meanwhile, Clayton Keller shoots down rumors…

St. Louis Blues 2023-24 Division Preview: Chicago Blackhawks

Mike Meyer | September 10, 2023September 10, 2023

The St. Louis Blues will meet their Central Division opponents 26 times in 2023-24, including four matchups against the Chicago Blackhawks. With a head-to-head season record of 3-1-0 in favor of St. Louis, the two Central Division rivals could see a repeat of their four-game series through the 2023-24 campaign. Here’s a…

5 Player Predictions for 2023-24 Blues

Ethan Carter | September 9, 2023September 8, 2023

The St. Louis Blues will drop the puck on the 2023-24 season next month. After missing the playoffs in 2022-23, they will need several players to step up and make improvements to their game. In this article, I will evaluate five players and a prediction for each of them. The…

NHL Rumors: Blues, Oilers, Canucks, Jets

Jim Parsons | September 8, 2023September 8, 2023

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the St. Louis Blues discovered that Kasperi Kapanen is facing potential charges for drunk driving. The player and the organization have both made statements and it’s not entirely clear what his future holds. Meanwhile, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman made a bold prediction regarding Leon Draisaitl…

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Blues FAQ

What year were the St. Louis Blues founded?

The St. Louis Blues were founded in 1967 as one of the six teams of the 1967 NHL Expansion.

When did the St. Louis Blues play their first game?

The Blues played their first game on Oct. 11, 1967, against the Minnesota North Stars, which ended in a 2-2 tie.

Who is the current head coach of the St. Louis Blues?

Craig Berube is the current head coach for the St. Louis Blues.