NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Blues, More Jim Parsons | January 8, 2019 In today’s rumor rundown, the Montreal Canadiens would like to make some improvements but aren’t prepared to bet the future to do it. Meanwhile, Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas is…
St. Louis Blues: January Preview Stephen Ground | January 3, 2019 The St. Louis Blues have had a disastrous season so far, and that’s being as kind as possible. At the time of this writing, they sit in last place in…
Revisiting Doug Armstrong’s Drafts – 2010 Stephen Ground | December 26, 2018 The St. Louis Blues organization prides itself on drafting and developing talent, and much of general manager Doug Armstrong’s reputation is built on that very skill. But is perception reality…
Best & Worst Blues’ Contracts: Armstrong’s Track Record Stephen Ground | December 15, 2018 Critics of the St. Louis Blues’ general manager Doug Armstrong have plenty of ammunition this season, as the team is off to an abysmal 11-14-4 start. Despite being named by…
Blues’ Doug Armstrong: Master Trader? Stephen Ground | July 12, 2018 In what has already been a momentous offseason for the St. Louis Blues, the biggest single move without question was the trade that sent five assets to the Buffalo Sabres…
Doug Armstrong Makes the Selling Move Sarah Bruenning | March 3, 2018 A week ago, one of the biggest questions in St. Louis was “to buy or sell?” Fans looked to Blues general manager Doug Armstrong to show the team and the…
Doug Armstrong’s Impressive Offseason Cristiano Simonetta | July 24, 2017 Heading into the 2017 offseason, St. Louis Blues fans weren’t expecting much from general manager Doug Armstrong. Fifty years of mediocrity in the form of zero Stanley Cup wins will…
Kostin Inks Entry Deal With Blues Nick Olson | July 6, 2017 A major factor in how the St. Louis Blues were able to select Klim Kostin with the 31st overall pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft was the uncertainty surrounding…
Blues Make Tough Decision, Protect Reaves Nick Olson | June 19, 2017 The St. Louis Blues had already confirmed that they would go by way of the 7-3-1 protection method for June 21’s NHL Expansion Draft, which will get under way during…
Blues Hire Longtime Assistant Coach Darryl Sydor Nick Olson | May 26, 2017 St. Louis Blues head coach Mike Yeo is adding a familiar face to his coaching staff for the 2017-18 season. Former Blue and 18-year NHL veteran Darryl Sydor has signed…
Blues & Golden Knights Will Share Wolves for 2017-18 Nick Olson | May 17, 2017 The St. Louis Blues’ primary AHL affiliate is no longer the Chicago Wolves. On Tuesday, the Las Vegas Golden Knights and the Wolves announced that they had reached a five-year…
KHL GM Says Vladimir Sobotka Staying in KHL, Blues GM Says Otherwise Dustin L. Nelson | August 20, 2016 Victor Shalaev, general manager of Avangard Omsk, told the Russian sport-express.ru that Vladimir Sobotka will be staying in the KHL, according to Igor Eronko. “Sobotka will join us as soon…