An Early Look at the Blues’ 2023 Free Agents Marcus Ashpaugh | August 12, 2022 All opinions of the St. Louis Blues’ 2022 offseason aside, it’s fairly clear that general manager Doug Armstrong fell victim to the “flat cap” that was imposed throughout the NHL…
Flames’ Selanne & O’Reilly Offer Sheets Revisited Michael Wilson | July 24, 2022 Offer sheets are rare in the NHL. Given the uncertainty, stigma, and compensatory draft picks involved, risk-averse general managers seldom use this avenue to acquire players. The Calgary Flames have a short…
Blues 2021-22 Report Cards: Ryan O’Reilly Mike Meyer | June 9, 2022 The St. Louis Blues’ 2021-22 season represented a major transition for the franchise. No longer a stout defensive team built from the blue line out, they finished second in the…
Blues O’Reilly Earning Extension with Playoff Performance Stephen Ground | May 27, 2022 Whether the St. Louis Blues’ season ends on Friday night, or they complete an unlikely comeback on Sunday and live to see another round, the offseason will arrive sooner or…
3 Takeaways From Blues’ 3-2 Overtime Loss to Avalanche in Game 1 Ethan Carter | May 18, 2022 In Game 1 of the second-round series between the St. Louis Blues and the Colorado Avalanche, the Blues fell 3-2 despite a brilliant goaltending effort from Jordan Binnington. The Avalanche…
Blues Weekly: Second Round, Perunovich, Special Teams, & More Ethan Carter | May 15, 2022 The St. Louis Blues are preparing for their second-round matchup with the Colorado Avalanche, as it will begin with Game 1 from Ball Arena in Denver. It will take virtually…
2021-22 Selke Trophy Race: End-of-Season Update Adam Kierszenblat | May 2, 2022 Welcome to the THW’s 2021-22 Selke Trophy Tracker, an ever-shifting list looking at the top defensive forwards that will be updated every month throughout the regular season. With the NHL…
Blues Weekly: Point Streak, O’Reilly, Stanley Cup Playoffs & More Ethan Carter | May 2, 2022 The St. Louis Blues went 0-2-0 to finish the regular season, but those games didn’t turn out to mean much, as the Minnesota Wild won and grabbed home ice for…
St. Louis Blues’ Best & Worst Trades Ethan Carter | April 28, 2022 Like any other NHL franchise, the St. Louis Blues have made plenty of good trades, and plenty of bad trades. The recent trade history for the Blues has been very…
3 Blues’ 2022 Stanley Cup Playoff Predictions Ethan Carter | April 28, 2022 The St. Louis Blues are riding a high into the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and the same can be said for their opponent, the Minnesota Wild. It will be key for…
3 Blues Players Who Need to Produce in the 2022 Playoffs Ethan Carter | April 21, 2022 As the NHL playoffs get closer, the St. Louis Blues will be looking for their players to continue to produce when they face the Minnesota Wild in the first round.…
Blues Should Prioritize O’Reilly, Kyrou, and Thomas in Long-Term Plans Stephen Ground | March 19, 2022 The St. Louis Blues are one of many teams expected to be active at the NHL trade deadline, but what form that activity takes is still up for debate. Most…
