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Blues News: Reaves Signs Two-Year Contract Extension
According to Blues radio play by play voice Chris Kerber, the team has agreed to a contract extension with forward Ryan Reaves. The St. Louis Blues have signed Ryan Reaves to a new 2 year contract extension through the 2013-2014 season. The 6′ 1″, 225 lbs. Winnipeg, Manitoba native was drafted 156th overall (5th round)...
Blues News: Roster Changes, 2012 Rink Tour Schedule, ICFT
A few transactions and lineup alterations may have gotten lost in the shuffle last night. In short form: - Forward Ryan Reaves was activated from IR after missing five games with a hip injury. He replaced Chris Porter on the 4th line Saturday night. - Defenseman Cade Fairchild was assigned to the Rivermen. - Defenseman...
Blues News: Grachev Assigned to Peoria
Yes, I was wrong. I honestly expected the Blues to carry 23 players for a while since they had at the start of the season. I should not forget the needs of Peoria. I am ashamed Rivermen fans. A thousand apologies. Today the St. Louis based crew was reduced by one. St. Louis Blues Executive...
Blues Send Colaiacovo to IR & Recall Fairchild From Rivermen
I may be a little behind in the times, but the Blues announced Tuesday that defenseman Carlo Colaiacovo has been placed on IR and Cade Fairchild has been recalled from the Peoria Rivermen. Need details on who Fairchild is? Check out this post. The decision to bring up Fairchild for the trip to Pittsburgh over...
Blues Recall Brett Sterling From Peoria
Remember on Saturday when TJ Oshie left during the first period, but came back for the second period and played a strong final 40 minutes? Apparently he tweaked his wrist bad enough that he may miss the game against LA on Tuesday. With three forwards on IR and Chris Stewart suspended for one more game,...
Report: Blues Trade Nikitin to Blue Jackets for Russell (Updated: Trade Confirmed)
If Bob McKenzie of TSN is to believed, which he is, the Blues have made a trade late Thursday night. Tis a sad night for Blues fans who love themselves some Russian flavor in the lineup. So long Nikita Nikitin. Be safe heading east. Tis a good night for Blues fans who want to see...
Blues Recall Cole From Peoria
With all of the ruckus created by the St. Louis Blues coaching changes, lost in the shuffle was a minor transaction. The Blues have recalled defensemen Ian Cole from their AHL affiliate, Peoria Rivermen. At first glance it’s easy to be confused by the move. How could they recall Cole without trading, waiving, assigning someone...
Game Day Preview- St. Louis Blues vs Dallas Stars 10-13-2011
(2-1-0) VS (1-1-0) AT Thursday if you happen to be in Dallas around 7:30 pm a cheap ticket might be able to be found. With the Texas Rangers locked in an ACLS battle with the Detroit Tigers most eyes will be glued to coverage of the game with little thoughts of hockey. Enough, however, of...
Colaiacovo to IR & Blues Claim Chorney | Defensive Depth Issues
It took all of one game for Blues’ defenseman Carlo Colaiacovo to find his way back to the Injured Reserve list. A questionable play by Nashville’s Blake Geoffrion in Saturday’s home opener put Colaicovo in to the end boards during an icing race. He left the game with an upper body injury and did not...
Mile High Match Up
Tonight the St. Louis Blues take on the Colorado Avalanche in their first meeting of the pre-season. In recent years, the Avs have had the blues number winning a bulk of the match ups. Blues killer Chris Stewart lighting the lamp for the guys from the foot hills. Silently watching in the back ground,...