Posts About "Jay Bouwmeester"
Revisiting Doug Armstrong's Drafts - 2013
August 11th, 2020 2013 was, simply put, not a good draft year for St. Louis Blues general manager Doug Armstrong's resume. They began the evening with no first round pick, having traded it to the Calgary Flames in the trade that brought in Jay Bouwmeester. They ended the evening with just four new players in the organization, none of whom would go on to...
Top 5 Medicine Hat Tigers to Make it to the NHL
June 27th, 2020 The Medicine Hat Tigers have been members of the Western Hockey League since 1970-71, becoming the fifth expansion team and the 10th franchise in the league. Since then, the team has had a storied history, which has seen them earn nine first-place finishes, five WHL championships, and two Memorial Cups. They've also been the starting...
Bouwmeester Done for the Season, His Future Unclear
February 26th, 2020 He may be done for the season, but St. Louis Blues’ defenceman Jay Bouwmeester says he isn’t done playing the game of hockey following a cardiac episode on the Blues’ bench during the first period of a game on Feb. 11 at the Honda Center against the Anaheim Ducks. While he’s adamant that his playing days aren’t for sure...
Blues Options to Fill Bouwmeester Void
February 17th, 2020 Fear gripped every St. Louis Blues fan, and indeed the entire hockey community, as news spread that veteran defenseman Jay Bouwmeester had collapsed on the bench in a game last Tuesday night against the Anaheim Ducks. When it became clear that paramedics on the scene had brought him back from the brink, fear became panic, which in turn...
Blues' Bouwmeester Situation Exemplifies Hockey Community
February 15th, 2020 It’s ironic that sports can bring some people together while breaking others apart. Competition and rivalry are a part of all sports but when something traumatic happens, everyone plays for the same team. Related: Blues Have Options if Pietrangelo Goes St. Louis Blues defenseman Jay Bouwmeester’s cardiac event has proven that....
NHL Rumors: Bouwmeester, Avalanche, Wild, Devils, Coyotes, More
February 12th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, expect the Colorado Avalanche to spend some money and try to acquire a couple of pieces after learning forward Nazem Kadri is out long-term. The Minnesota Wild have an asking price for Matt Dumba and Jonas Brodin, there is news on Arizona's plans for Taylor Hall and the St. Louis Blues will give an update...
St. Louis Blues' Bouwmeester Given Fighting Chance
February 12th, 2020 Nothing can prepare you for witnessing a medical emergency during a live sporting event. That rang true for hockey fans at the Honda Center in Anaheim and those watching on the live broadcast Tuesday night. St. Louis Blues' defenseman Jay Bouwmeester collapsed on the bench 7:50 into the first period. Jay Bouwmeester, St. Louis...
THW's Goalie News: Vasilevskiy's Streak, Shutouts, Bouwmeester Update
February 12th, 2020 It was an incredibly busy night in the NHL, with 22 teams in action. Two goalies scored shutouts, and we'll talk about each. Also, we'll look at the cream of the crop, including one of the best goalies in the league who is continuing an incredible streak. Then, we'll give a brief update on the Jay Bouwmeester news. Vasilevskiy Hits...
Blues Report Cards 2018-19: Jay Bouwmeester
August 6th, 2019 The 2018-19 St. Louis Blues won the Stanley Cup Championship, the first in the history of the franchise. But, naturally, some players made a bigger contribution than others. In this series, we’ll look at the Blues’ star players, and see who made the grade and who needs to retake the test. If any single player totally encapsulated...
Bouwmeester and Blues' Greybeards Finally Lift Stanley Cup
June 14th, 2019 Jay Bouwmeester had to turn on the TV to see playoff hockey for almost a decade after he made it to the NHL. A third overall pick with lofty expectations, Bouwmeester didn't get to play beyond the regular season his first nine years in the league. "Eve...
Blues' Veterans Hoping for First Stanley Cup Shot
May 21st, 2019 The St. Louis Blues will be on home ice tonight for Game 6 of the Western Conference Final against the San Jose Sharks. If they win, they will advance to their first Stanley Cup Final since 1970, to face the same team that they did then, the Boston Bruins. While a Stanley Cup appearance would be huge for the franchise, it would also...
Blues' Deal for Bouwmeester is Just Right
April 10th, 2019 Being an NHL general manager is a bit like being Goldilocks, particularly when you're negotiating a contract extension. Some extensions are too long, giving the player too many years. Some extensions are too expensive, with too high an average annual value (AAV). And on rare occasion, some deals are just right, combining the perfect...
Blues' Success Hinges on Analytics & Matchups
April 9th, 2019 As the NHL season heads into the playoffs and the St. Louis Blues prepare to take on the Winnipeg Jets in the first round, I had the opportunity to take a deep look into some advanced statistics. Overall, the Blues look favorably compared to the Jets as I discussed in a recent article. St. Louis Blues goalie Jordan Binnington makes...
