Dispatches From Planet Hockey: Kisses For Hershey Edition Jas Faulkner | August 20, 2012 Meanwhile, in Hershey, the Bears have announced their season schedule. For those of you who think all professional hockey is brought to you by the letter “N”, this team is a part of the AHL.
Quotes of the Week: Legendary Coaches Ross Bonander | August 20, 2012 This week’s quotes of the week are by and about the most idiosyncratic bunch in all of hockey, the coaches. You’re only as good as your coach wants you to…
Recent St. Louis Blues’ Moves Only the Beginning? Jeff Ponder | July 11, 2012 St. Louis Blues General Manager Doug Armstrong’s phone was busy this week. It was announced on Tuesday that the club agreed to terms with unrestricted free-agent forward Jamie Langenbrunner on…
Jackman, Blues Agree to 3-Year Contract Extension Jeff Ponder | June 18, 2012 Being tenured with one team for ten years is a rarity in professional sports nowadays. 10-year veteran Barret Jackman, who has spent his entire NHL career as a St. Louis…
Stewart, Blues Agree to 1-Year Contract Extension Jeff Ponder | June 14, 2012 Chris Stewart will be getting another chance with the St. Louis Blues. Team GM Doug Armstrong announced Thursday morning that the Blues signed right-winger Chris Stewart to a one-year contract…
New Jersey Devils Bear Striking Similarities to 1996 Yankees Team Carl Stoffers | June 4, 2012 On the surface, comparing hockey and baseball is like comparing apples and oranges. Setting aside the obvious differences in the two games, comparing teams and their make up, personnel, character…
Tarasenko Adds Offensive Boost to St. Louis Lineup Jeff Ponder | June 3, 2012 Great things come to those who wait. This is true for Blues management and fans alike, as Russian prospect and 2010 first-round draft choice Vladimir Tarasenko has a signed a…
Blues Defense May Have a Slightly Different Look Jeff Ponder | May 21, 2012 Playing in a division that stresses defense-first, the St. Louis Blues are on the cusp of losing the only three defensemen on their roster over the age of 29. Kent…
Presenting the 2012 THW Year-End Awards Ryan Pike | May 14, 2012 Every year, the National Hockey League’s awards are voted upon by the league’s general managers or the Professional Hockey Writers Association. The idea is to get a balanced cross-section of…
Series Sweep Ends Blues’ Strong Season Jeff Ponder | May 6, 2012 It’s hard to find any bright spots after being swept in a playoff series. If one team can, it is the St. Louis Blues. The Blues had their season end…
Pietrangelo-less Blues Lost Without Teammate Jeff Ponder | May 2, 2012 It is safe to say that the St. Louis Blues were missing something in Game 2 of their best-of-7 series with the Los Angeles Kings Monday night. The Blues were…
Kevin Dineen More Deserving Than John Tortorella Karl Selvig | April 30, 2012 Worst to first, and not even a nomination. That’s what the Florida Panthers, Kevin Dineen, and his fans must come to grips with. Florida came in dead last in the…