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Blues Pick Their Black Aces
The St. Louis Blues boast a lineup as healthy as its ever been, but that didn’t stop them from adding a few Black Aces to the pool of available players today. From Blues.NHL.com: ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Blues Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced Friday the club has recalled forwards...
Trade Deadline Open Blog
[Update 9:50am CST] Montreal trades Andrei Kostitsyn to Nashville for a 2nd round pick in 2013 and a conditional 5th round pick in 2013. It sounds like Nashville went to a backup plan when Rick Nash wasn’t coming their way. They add a top six forward that they’ve needed to boost their scoring capacity. Not...
Blues Trade Bishop to Ottawa for a Draft Pick
So long and good luck to St. Louis native Ben Bishop. The 26 year old Peoria Rivermen netminder was traded to the Ottawa Senators for a conditional 2nd round pick in the 2013 NHL entry draft. In 38 games this season Bishop has posted a 24(W) – 14(L) – 1 (SOL) record with a 2.26 GAA...
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...
