Are the St. Louis Blues for Real? Michael Pelts | March 29, 2019 The St. Louis Blues have had a strange season. General manager Doug Armstrong made waves over the summer by acquiring star center Ryan O’Reilly on the same day he picked…
Blues Goaltending: View From the Crease (March Update) Stephen Ground | March 6, 2019 A few months ago, we took a look at the St. Louis Blues’ goaltending situation throughout the organization, starting at the top with Jake Allen. We intended to check back…
Binnington Beautifully Backstopping Berubes’ Blues The Canadian Press | February 19, 2019 Jordan Binnington doesn’t let much get to him. When junior goaltending coach Greg Redquest tried to put him through a post-practice skate, he came away seeing the same chill Binnington. “He doesn’t sweat,” Redquest said. “He’s just too cool.” Binningto…
Blues Facing Big Deadline Decisions Stephen Ground | February 14, 2019 With less than two weeks to go before the Feb. 25 NHL trade deadline, the St. Louis Blues find themselves as unexpected playoff contenders, winners of their last seven games.…
St. Louis Blues’ Turnaround Explained Stephen Ground | February 12, 2019 New Year’s Day doesn’t feel that long ago, but for the St. Louis Blues, Jan. 1 is in the distant past. When the calendar turned to January, the Blues were…
NHL News & Notes: Thompson, Delia & More Brandon Share-Cohen | February 11, 2019 In today’s News & Notes, the Montreal Canadiens have acquired Nate Thompson, Collin Delia has signed a three-year contract extension and the NHL has announced their three stars of the…
Blues Beat Bolts: Three Big Takeaways Stephen Ground | February 8, 2019 The St. Louis Blues won a thriller against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night, capturing a 1-0 victory in the final minute of overtime. In so doing, they defeated…
St. Louis Blues: The Jake Allen Era is Over Stephen Ground | February 3, 2019 After 255 games and over a decade in the organization, Jake Allen’s tenure with the St. Louis Blues is all but officially over. No, he hasn’t been traded, waived, or…
NHL News & Notes: Stars & Ducks Trade, NHL Stars of the Week & More Brandon Share-Cohen | January 14, 2019 In today’s News & Notes, the Dallas Stars and Anaheim Ducks have made a trade, the NHL has announced their three stars of the week and Craig Anderson was a…
Blues Need Binnington Between the Pipes Stephen Ground | January 11, 2019 The St. Louis Blues’ season has been a train wreck, and while it’s unfair to blame any one player, their goaltending certainly hasn’t helped. They cut ties with Chad Johnson…
Blues Unexpectedly Call Up Binnington Stephen Ground | December 10, 2018 The St. Louis Blues gave fans an unexpected jolt on Saturday afternoon when they called up American Hockey League (AHL) goaltender Jordan Binnington. The move came immediately on the heels…
View From the Crease: St. Louis Blues Goaltending Stephen Ground | November 28, 2018 There’s an old adage in hockey: “goaltending is 50 percent of hockey. Unless it’s bad goaltending. Then it’s 80 percent.” There’s plenty of truth to that adage, and few franchises…