Posts About "Sammy Blais"

Where Are They Now: Charlottetown Islanders Edition

August 16th, 2020 As a fairly young franchise, the Charlottetown Islanders haven't produced a lot of NHL stars, like some premier teams in the Canadian Hockey League (CHL). But many who played for the Islanders or their predecessor, the P.E.I. Rocket, can still be found plying their trade around the pro ranks in North America. Some Islanders alumni...

5 Blues Young Guns Ranked

February 26th, 2020 Throughout the 2019-20 season, we've seen many young players step into the St. Louis Blues' lineup and contribute. Most expected this to be the case, and it's been great to see. A reigning Cup champ with so many young players contributing is a big deal for the organization. The Blues' depth is excellent, which is a tribute to the...

Blues Notes: Blais Hurt, Brouwer Signed, Kyrou Time?

November 21st, 2019 The St. Louis Blues are defending Stanley Cup Champions, but apparently, that doesn't guarantee safe passage through the following season. The Blues are ravaged by injuries, and now have bad news about another budding star. They made a predictable roster move in the short term, but is this a long term opportunity for the team's top...

Banged-Up Blues: Blais out 10 Weeks, St. Louis Signs Brouwer

November 21st, 2019 ST. LOUIS — The banged-up Blues have lost another forward to injury and added some reinforcement. Sammy Blais will miss at least 10 weeks after undergoing surgery on his right wrist. Blais was injured Tuesday in St. Louis’ 3-1 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning. With Blais out long term, Alex Steen sidelined with a high ankle...

Blais Records Goal, Assist as Blues Beat Stars 3-2

October 6th, 2019 ST. LOUIS — Sammy Blais had a goal and an assist, and his score midway through the third period was the winner as the St. Louis Blues beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 on Saturday night. Jordan Binnington stopped 28 shots as the defending Stanley Cup champions...

Can Blues Afford to Lose Patrick Maroon?

June 30th, 2019 Patrick Maroon was one of the most heartwarming stories in the NHL this season. Signing with the St. Louis Blues on a significant discount, he chose to play closer to his son in his own hometown. His journey, though rocky at times, culminated in a Stanley Cup Championship, the first ever for the team he grew up rooting for. Now,...

Blues' Berube Wins Big Bet on Blais

May 6th, 2019 On Sunday, the St. Louis Blues overcame half a decade of bad memories of Game 6 performances by beating the Dallas Stars 4-1, forcing a return to St. Louis for Game 7. It was a gritty performance by the entire team, but one player shined above the rest because he was making his postseason debut. That player was Sammy Blais...

Blues Bet Big on Youth

October 4th, 2018 When the puck drops for the St. Louis Blues on Thursday, there will be a lot of fresh faces in the lineup, but it won't just be the players the team acquired in trades and through free agency this offseason. In a move that felt more and more likely as the Blues progressed through the preseason, the team has also committed to having many...