Blues Find Team Effort To Take Game 2 Jeff Ponder | April 15, 2012 The Blues found what they have been missing for the past month. Going 4-4-5 in their past 13 games (including regular season and playoffs), the Blues received a solid effort…
NHL Playoff Preview: St. Louis Blues vs San Jose Sharks Jeff Ponder | April 10, 2012 This series preview was published by THW St. Louis Blues correspondent Jeff Ponder and THW San Jose Sharks correspondent Walter McLaughlin. Regular Season Series Winner St. Louis Blues (4-0-0) Regular…
David Perron Hitting His Stride Jeff Ponder | February 12, 2012 December 3, 2011 will be viewed on the Blues’ schedule as a 5-2 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks for the rest of time. What is lost in that date is…
John Tavares Dispels Any Notion That He Isn’t Top 25 Under 25 Anatoliy Metter | February 1, 2012 Earlier in the month of January, a publication was released that chronicled the best 25 players under the age of 25. However, the article’s author decided that John Tavares of…
20 Players to Watch Under 20% Owned: Shaw, Desharnais and more Brandon Landry | January 18, 2012 In fantasy hockey, it is key to realize that it’s not always the superstars that drive your team, but the depth players who can produce while your star players may…
Could Shootouts Doom the St. Louis Blues? Jeff Ponder | January 1, 2012 Since Ken Hitchcock has taken over the coaching duties, the St. Louis Blues have moved up in the standings with a balanced offensive attack and all-around strong defense. The…
Will New Concussion Detection Technology Improve Treatment and Prevention in the NHL? George Scoville | October 19, 2011 X2IMPACT, a Seattle-based company focused on the prevention of Real Sports Brain Injury (rSBI), has partnered with Bite Tech, Inc. to develop mouth guards and headbands that measure the impact…
What Does David Backes’ Selection As Captain Tell Us About the Blues? James Neveau | September 10, 2011 Jim Neveau, Senior NHL Correspondent Getting the letter “C” stitched onto his jersey is one of the most distinguished honors that a player can receive in the NHL. Nearly all…
St. Louis Blues – Top 5 Prospects THW Archives | August 25, 2011 The St. Louis Blues had high hopes at the beginning of last season. They had traded for playoff phenom Jaroslav Halak to finally help their goaltending; Perron, Backes, and Oshie…
Has T.J. Oshie been justly punished? The Hockey Writers | March 31, 2011 “We’ve moved on. T.J. is ready to move on.” So were the words of Doug Armstrong, regarding T.J. Oshie, today after Blues’ practice as reported by Lou Korac. Oshie participated…
Jordan Staal Gets Match Penalty for Sucker Punch Mike Colligan | February 1, 2011 Late in the second period of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ battle with the New York Rangers on Tuesday night, Jordan Staal charged into a scrum and landed a blindside punch on…
Halak and Conklin – The New Dynamic Duo in St. Louis Andrew Rodger | November 9, 2010 Jaroslav Halak and Ty Conklin have backstopped the St. Louis Blues to the best start in the franchise’s history.