Posts About "Brett Hull"
The Worst Trades in NHL History
December 23rd, 2020 Every NHL general manager wants to succeed. They want to build a roster that competes night in and night out. They want to win and raise the Stanley Cup. To that goal, they make trades to improve their respective squads. On most occasions, trades in the NHL work out well - both teams improve following the arrival of a new player(s)...
Blues' 12 Days of Hockeymas: Three 300 Goal Scorers
December 22nd, 2020 The '12 Days of Christmas' is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down the 12 Days of Hockeymas. Each day, we will provide you with a piece of hockey history as we eagerly await the start of the 2020-21 NHL season. The...
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 22
December 22nd, 2020 Dec. 22 is jam-packed with some of the biggest names and greatest players in National Hockey League history. Numerous members of the Hockey Hall of Fame had big moments and reached some major milestones on this date. Let’s start our daily journey through the decades and all the memories. Jagr Passes Messier Jaromir Jagr picked...
Blues' 12 Days of Hockeymas: 8 Retired Numbers
December 17th, 2020 The '12 Days of Christmas' is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down the 12 Days of Hockeymas. Each day, we will provide you with a piece of hockey history as we eagerly await the start of the 2020-21 NHL...
Blues' 12 Days of Hockeymas: 9 Notable Captains
December 16th, 2020 The '12 Days of Christmas' is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down the 12 Days of Hockeymas. Each day, we will provide you with a piece of hockey history as we eagerly await the start of the 2020-21 NHL season. The St. Louis...
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 28
November 28th, 2020 The date has been quite eventful during National Hockey League history. One goaltending legend played his final game while there were also numerous NHL firsts. A whole slew of Hockey Hall of Famers hit personal milestones and this was a good day for coaching changes in Toronto. A Memorable Date for Goaltending Legends Goaltender...
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 14
November 14th, 2020 This date in National Hockey League history saw a son join his father in the 1,000-point club. There was also plenty of offensive milestones reached while a handful of goaltenders did their thing between the pipes. In addition to being a memorable date in Vancouver, the youngest coach in NHL history was hired. Hull Makes...
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 13
November 13th, 2020 This extremely busy day in National Hockey League history included a little bit of everything. For the first time, a team used three goaltenders to win a game and a penalty-shot goal was scored. In addition, three members of the same family each hit personal milestones in three separate decades. Blues Need Three Goalies in Win The...
The Best Late Round NHL Draft Picks
November 6th, 2020 * Our best ever late round draft picks article was originally published in 2014. Time will tell if anyone should be added to the list (feel free to share opinions in the comments below). In the meantime, hard to argue with these guys being the best ever. In the annual NHL Entry Draft, teams select players who they believe have the...
Blues Fans Choose the Greatest of All Time
October 26th, 2020 For most NHL teams, the question of who is the greatest of all time is not one that is easily answered. Are strictly on-ice measures considered? Is it as simple as choosing the player with the most points or games played? What about goalies? And how do coaches and general managers figure into the equation? Unless your the franchise...
St. Louis Blues' Best & Worst Trades
October 11th, 2020 Like any other NHL franchise, the St. Louis Blues have made plenty of good trades, and plenty of bad trades. The recent trade history for the Blues has been very good, and was a key factor in their success last season. Let's discuss their three best and worst trades in franchise history. Blues' Worst Trades Giving up on...
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 14
September 14th, 2020 Sept. 14 has been a big date for international hockey as the United States pulled off a huge upset and Canada getting redemption. In the National Hockey League, a pair of Hall of Fame twins made their debut and a playoff hero in Motown called it a career. World Cup Takes Center Stage United States Pulls Off Upset In 1996, the...
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 22
August 22nd, 2020 The Philadelphia Flyers said goodbye to the leading goal scorer in franchise history on this date. Also, the Los Angeles Kings have been very active on Aug. 22 through the years. Plus, the Hockey Hall of Fame welcomed in some new members while one of the top snipers in National Hockey League history found a new home. Barber Calls it...
