Then and Now: MacInnis and Parayko Melanie Rau | September 30, 2016 It is 1983, defenseman Al MacInnis’ official rookie season with the Calgary Flames. Before this, he had only played 16 games with the Flames over the span of two seasons.…
Will Team North America’s Defense Prosper or Crumble? Matt Brauckmann | September 6, 2016 There is a common narrative that tends to run through almost all sports at almost any level. Defense wins championships. That line may ring true, but one thing is for…
Blues Reflect on Great Year, and Look Ahead Mike Poepping | June 8, 2016 Though the St. Louis Blues had the most injuries to key players out of any team in the NHL this season it didn’t stop them from having their best year…
Team North America World Cup Roster: Final Projection Dustin Nelson | May 26, 2016 Team North America (née Young Guns) has developed into a likable team that genuinely has a chance in the tournament. At the start of the season there were more questions…
A Quick Look – The Blues’ 2015-16 Season Comes to an End David Pietrangelo | May 26, 2016 Young, yet experienced. Fast, yet strong. Unproven, yet game-changing. The St. Louis Blues answered a lot of questions in their Western Conference playoff run this year. In the end, the…
The NHL’s Best Rookies in 2015-16 Mitch Michals | March 21, 2016 Hockey has always been a game that thrives when young talent skates through its open door, and into the vernacular and hearts of their fan base. In the 2015-16 NHL…
Blues Lack Of Killer Instinct Could Hurt Them Mike Poepping | March 7, 2016 The St. Louis Blues and their fans don’t have much to complain about lately. The team is 9-3-1 in their last 13 games played, have points in seven of their last…
How One Star Can Crash the Calder Trophy Party Jordan Dix | February 2, 2016 You may not have heard of him as he plays deep in the heart of Texas and hasn’t been too flashy of a player. His name is Mattias Janmark and…
Blues’ Rookies Play Slump-Busters Mike Poepping | January 19, 2016 The St. Louis Blues have had a much tougher time getting wins in the last month than they have all year. The recent roller coaster ride has taken fans to…
Colton Parayko Is One to Watch Allison Scott | January 17, 2016 The St. Louis Blues are known for their physicality and ability to defend the neutral zone in close games. Part of that is because of defenseman like Colton Parayko who…
Calder Watch: Catching Up With The NHL’s Best Rookies Anthony Fusco | January 14, 2016 They are some of the best stories in the NHL every year. New players, both young and old, breaking into the league and trying to make their mark. Some of…
Grading the First Half of the Blues Season Mike Poepping | January 6, 2016 The St. Louis Blues have taken fans on a roller coaster ride of emotions and playing levels throughout the first half of the 2015-16 NHL season. Though initially the down…