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3 Blues' Backup Goalie Options
June 30th, 2019 The St. Louis Blues are not currently in the market for a backup goalie, or so reports would indicate. Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic has indicated that teams are calling after the team's backup, Jake Allen, who has two seasons remaining on his contract at an average annual value (AAV) of $4.35 million. According to these reports,...
Blues Goaltending: View From the Crease (March Update)
March 6th, 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 in periodically to update the discussion as necessary. In just those few months, that update has become very necessary. Allen is no longer the No. 1 goalie, the...
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...
Nikolay Goldobin Wants To Be WJC Top Scorer
December 26th, 2014 In this translated interview, originally appearing on the popular Russian portal Championat.ru, Sharks prospect Nikolay Goldobin talked about the draft, explained why he joined HIFK, and declared that he wants to become the WJC top scorer. - You were pretty young when you moved to North America to play in Sarnia. What has...2014 NHL Draft: Ranking The Best Goalies
With the 2014 NHL Entry Draft almost upon us, hockey fans have undoubtedly already caught up with all of the big names that could be selected on Friday and Saturday. Be it a forward, defenseman, or goaltender, there are definitely several players that fans probably have their eyes on in the hopes that their favorite team selects them...
NHL Draft 2013: The Goalie Edition (Part I)
June 29th, 2013 The 2013 NHL Entry Draft will undoubtedly be filled with a number of interesting players. Nathan MacKinnon, Jonathan Drouin, and Seth Jones are the likely candidates that will round out the top three of many mock drafts and analysts' rankings, but the 2013 NHL Draft will also feature a deep talent pool as the rounds move along. While...
