Posts About "Vladimir Tarasenko"
St. Louis Blues' Chemistry Not an Issue
June 27th, 2020 One of the most important keys to a team’s success is chemistry and health. With the announcement of the Return to Play plan, one of the most daunting questions is how will the players regain this essential aspect? Can the St. Louis Blues establish the repertoire and...
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Maple Leafs, Oilers, Blues, More
June 23rd, 2020 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, is Steven Stamkos upset with the NHL and their decision to expand NHL rosters during Phase 2? In Toronto, how might they try to improve their blue line this offseason? The Edmonton Oilers are getting some players back for skating, Vladimir Tarasenko is ready to go and NHL player contracts have been...
Blues' Mailbag: Scott Perunovich, Playoffs & More
June 17th, 2020 As we get closer to a hopeful return of the 2020 NHL playoffs, we have time to sit down and answer some St. Louis Blues questions from everyone around the hockey world. Prospect talk to playoff talk and a whole lot more featured in this mailbag article. What are your thoughts on Scott Perunovich? Is he ready for the big club?...
5 Worst Trades in Senators History
May 4th, 2020 The Ottawa Senators have made their fair share of trades throughout their history. Some of those moves have seen them come out on top, but others have fans wondering what just happened. As with any NHL team, the return an organization can get for a particular player or pick can vary a great deal. Are they buyers or sellers at the trade...
Top Options for Blues' Next Captain
May 3rd, 2020 Alex Pietrangelo of the St. Louis Blues will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) whenever the 2019-20 season comes to an end in the NHL. And while it seems most likely that the first man ever to lift a Stanley Cup in a Blues uniform will remain in St. Louis, there's a real possibility that the team will be in search of a new captain...
Blues' Best Lineup From the Past, Present & Future
April 20th, 2020 As time passes during this period without sports — a period with much more important things at stake — we have time to think of hockey of the past, present, and future. What I am going to do here is come up with a forward line, defensive pairing and goaltender of the past, present, and a young star, all from the St. Louis Blues...
Blues' Past and Present Worthy of Number Retirement
April 10th, 2020 Having a number retired in an organization is quite an honor, it shows that you are a legend of a franchise. The St. Louis Blues have retired multiple numbers of legendary players, from Al MacInnis to Brett Hull, and many more. Related: Origins of Every NHL Team - Western Conference The Blues recently announced during the 2019-20...
St. Louis Blues' Top 20 Goal Scorers All-Time
March 30th, 2020 In the history of the St. Louis Blues, we've seen many fantastic goal scorers. Some have spent their entire careers in St. Louis, and some are Hall of Famers who just stopped by. The rich history of the Blues is impressive for a 1967 expansion team. Here are the top 20. 1. Brett Hull: 527 Golden Brett played 744 games over 11...
Best & Worst Blues' Draft Picks Since 2010
February 14th, 2020 Successful drafting makes or breaks an NHL franchise. Since Doug Armstrong took over as the St. Louis Blues general manager in 2010, they have built very successfully from within. Several key draft selections have developed into cornerstones of the team, playing a major role in securing the club's first-ever Stanley Cup Championship in...
St. Louis Blues Need to Bounce Back
November 19th, 2019 The St. Louis Blues started the month with five wins and earned points in their last nine games. They lost the last three, albeit one in a shootout and the other in overtime, but the 4-1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks at home on Nov. 16 was just poor play. What’s the cause and what should fans expect? What and Who are...
Top-Line Injuries to Blues and Avalanche Shake up Central
October 30th, 2019 Not long after the St. Louis Blues raised their Stanley Cup banner and the Colorado Avalanche got rolling on a season of high expectations each team has a significant obstacle to overcome. The Blues will be without sniper Vladimir Tarasenko for five mo...
Blues Have Plenty of Options to Replace Tarasenko
October 29th, 2019 The St. Louis Blues made the devastating announcement Monday morning that one of their star players, Vladimir Tarasenko, will require surgery on his left shoulder and will not return for at least five months. That generated speculation about how the Blues will replace the Russian sniper who has led the team in goals each of the past...
NHL Rumors: Blues, Senators, Devils, Maple Leafs, More
October 28th, 2019 In today's NHL rumor rundown, the St. Louis Blues got hit with devastating news that Vladimir Tarasenko is out for what might be the remainder of the season. Will the team make a move to replace his offense? Did the Ottawa Senators call up a player because they intend to move on from another? What will the Toronto Maple Leafs do to make...
