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Wild Claim Chris Porter Off Waivers

Dustin L. Nelson | October 1, 2015

The Minnesota Wild have claimed Philadelphia Flyers forward Chris Porter off waivers, the team announced on Thursday. Porter, who is a friend of Zach Parise’s from their time playing for…

Categories Minnesota Wild, News, Wild Transactions

Hockey News: Gus Mortson Passes Away; Latest Reports on Patrick Kane

Jeff Ponder | August 10, 2015

The NHL lost a Stanley Cup winner this weekend. This sad news headlines the weekend of hockey news: Gus Mortson, one of just two players to ever fight in an…

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Flyers Give Chris Porter 2-Way Deal

Dustin Nelson | August 8, 2015

The Philadelphia Flyers have signed fourth line forward Chris Porter to a one-year contract, the team announced on Saturday. The contract is a two-way deal, according to TSN’s Frank Seravalli.…

Categories Flyers Transactions, News, Philadelphia Flyers

Blues Depth Becoming a Factor

Jeff Ponder | December 9, 2014

Once upon a time, the St. Louis Blues were struggling to receive secondary scoring throughout the lineup. Luckily, one line was planting pucks past goaltenders more often than an annoying…

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Adam Cracknell – The Unappreciated Warrior

Jeff Ponder | May 14, 2014

When the Blues took the ice in Game 1 of the 2014 playoffs against the Blackhawks last month, they were riding a season-long 143-minute, 79-second shutout streak, spanning from the…

Categories Player Profiles, St Louis Blues

Blues Unlikely Heroes Taking Control of Series

Jeff Ponder | April 20, 2014

You can’t always rely on the city’s superhero. Sometimes, it takes a group of courageous figures to step into the battle and deliver the crushing blows. How much credit do…

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What Brenden Morrow Brings to the Blues

Jeff Ponder | September 23, 2013

After a weekend of speculation, Blues GM Doug Armstrong made it official on Monday when he signed former Dallas Stars captain Brenden Morrow to a one-year, $1.5 million contract. Morrow…

Categories Free Agents, St Louis Blues

Blues’ Lack of Scoring Dooms Season… Again

Jeff Ponder | May 11, 2013

The prototypical Blues fan can speak up yet again. Since Brett Hull left for the Dallas Stars during the summer of 1998, fans have been calling for a sniping forward…

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Matt D’Agostini Traded from St. Louis Blues to New Jersey Devils

Jeff Ponder | March 22, 2013

With T.J. Oshie expected to return to the Blues’ lineup Saturday night, a roster spot had to become available. Matt D’Agostini, a former 21 goal-scorer, was the odd man out.…

Categories New Jersey Devils, St Louis Blues, Trades Contracts and Transactions

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…

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Tarasenko Adds Offensive Boost to St. Louis Lineup

Jeff Ponder | June 3, 2012

Great things come to those who wait. This is true for Blues management and fans alike, as Russian prospect and 2010 first-round draft choice Vladimir Tarasenko has a signed a…

Categories Free Agents, KHL, Prospects, St Louis Blues

Why the St. Louis Blues are in a Tailspin

Jeff Ponder | April 7, 2012

When the star players start strapping the skates back on after returning from injury, the logical response on the ice is that the team will start racking up the wins.…

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