In Transition: Kevin Shattenkirk is Starting to Take Over St. Louis Blue Line Mike Poepping | December 9, 2014 The St. Louis Blues are finding ways to win through adversity this season. Whether it be due to injuries or questionable passing and team defense, the Blues have shown how talented…
Part 2 of 3: The Fan’s Guide to the Blues’ Impressive Depth Chart- Defense Mike Poepping | November 25, 2014 The St. Louis Blues have quickly made a name for themselves this year, being considered among the top NHL teams before the season even started, then stalling out of the…
Pep Talk: Blues Penalty Kill, Better than it Seems Mike Poepping | November 18, 2014 Pep Talk is a semi-regular series where current Blues playing trends are discussed in a constructive way. Find more musings about your St. Louis Blues by following Mike Poepping on Twitter:…
Ian Cole Solidifies Roster Spot After Blues Trade Jeff Ponder | November 16, 2014 Heading into the 2010-11 season, there was one spot on the St. Louis Blues’ blue line with two young players vying for it. The Blues’ fourth overall pick in 2008,…
Ponder This: Dmitrij Jaskin Provides Jump, Blues Prepare for Stars Jeff Ponder | October 28, 2014 Ponder This is a semi-regular segment that focuses on the St. Louis Blues. You can read more ramblings about the Blues by following Jeff Ponder on Twitter @jponder94. A dose…
Climbing the Hill: The St. Louis Blues 2014-15 Season Preview Jeff Ponder | October 8, 2014 The St. Louis Blues are much like the fabled story of King Sisyphus. The Ephyra king, who was a well-known adulterer and murderer, was given the mindless task of rolling…
Top 5 Defense Lineups Entering the 2015 NHL Season Andrew Wilson | September 1, 2014 There is a reason why people say, “defense wins championships.” Without great defense teams are incapable of making long playoff runs, just ask the 2010 Washington Capitals or the 2003…
Blues Flirt with Stanley Cup Playoffs Disaster Mike Poepping | April 27, 2014 The St. Louis Blues are on the verge of repeating their 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs woes, which saw them go up 2-0 in the series against the Los Angeles Kings, only to…
2008 NHL Draft Review: Defensemen and Goalies Adam Stafki | March 13, 2014 The Defensemen Drafted in 2008 The NHL landscape is littered with highly touted defensemen who could never quite fulfill the expectations that come along with a 1st round selection. In…
Predicting Every Olympic Nation’s Future Face Franklin Steele | February 19, 2014 The Winter Olympics aren’t usually the time for breakout performances from young players. Given the best-on-best format and the size of the stage, it’s rare to see a teen or…
St. Louis Blues Among NHL’s Most Well-Managed Teams Franklin Steele | February 11, 2014 The St. Louis Blues have managed to resist the temptation of overspending while building a Stanley Cup contending team despite rampant dollar-flinging by other franchises around the NHL. It only…
Road To Sochi: St. Louis Blues on Team Canada Mike Poepping | January 14, 2014 Team Canada will obviously be looking to defend their Gold Medal from the 2010 Vancouver Games this February in Sochi. Their blue line will be chock full of good defensemen…