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The Top Ten NHL Goalie Prospects
December 31st, 2018 Goaltending can be a fickle thing. It is by far the toughest position in hockey to project long-term, not just because goalies tend to develop at a later age, but also because so much of it is a mental game. But just because it's difficult doesn't mean it's not worth trying. And so it's time again to rank the top NHL goalie...
View From the Crease: St. Louis Blues Goaltending
November 28th, 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 have felt it more over time than the St. Louis Blues. They've had legendary goaltenders like Mike Liut, Curtis Joseph, Grant Fuhr, and even Martin...
Blues Moves: Fabbri Returns, Allen Injured & Call-Ups
October 30th, 2018 The St. Louis Blues had their backs to the wall before Saturday's commanding 7-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. But the joy of the victory was muted somewhat by the injury which took Jake Allen out of the game late in the second period. After a late collision with teammate Zach Sanford in his own net, Allen left the game and did...
5 Blues Fail-Safe Options If Allen Falters
September 20th, 2018 It's no secret: after the eventful offseason the St. Louis Blues have had, should they struggle to make the playoffs this season, it's likely the responsibility of goaltender Jake Allen. Allen's inconsistencies last season, and at various points throughout his career, have left the netminder as the major remaining question mark entering...
Juuse Saros Prepared For New Challenge In North America
July 16th, 2015 For years, the Nashville Predators have been associated with spectacular goaltending. With prospect Juuse Saros in the system, that stigma will not change any time soon. Saros, a fourth round selection (99th overall) by the Predators in 2013, is one of the best goalie prospects in his age group. Last season, the 20-year-old starter...