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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...
My Chat With Dave Eminian
Dave Eminian, who many of you might know as @IceTimeCleve on Twitter, has a job many of us can only dream of. Getting paid to watch and write hockey. But he’s earned his dues, and in doing so, he’s been able to cover to Peoria Rivermen, from their East Coast Hockey League days, all the...
Report: Jaden Schwartz to Sign With Blues as Early as Tuesday
According to Brian Gomez of the Colorado Springs Gazette, the Blues’ top draft pick in 2010, Jaden Schwartz, will sign a pro contract as soon as tomorrow. The deal would pay $700,000 in the NHL and $250,000 in the AHL. It would be prorated based on the number of games he plays this season. It’s...
Decision Time for Jaden Schwartz
As I wrote on Hockeybuzz this morning, the time has come for Blues prospect Jaden Schwartz to make a decision on his future. He can sign an Athletic Tryout Contract (ATO) and join the Peoria Rivermen, sign an ELC and join the St. Louis Blues or stay at Colorado College. My gut feeling is that...
Rivermen Report: Monday Night FYIs From Twitter
From the Twitter account of Peoria Journal Star beat writer, Dave Eminian, aka @icetimecleve… Rivermen have released CHL Quad City goaltender David McKee. Jake Allen due back in Peo practice tomorrow. — Dave Eminian (@icetimecleve) January 3, 2012 One more: Peo D-man Maury Edwards out of Peo hospital (undisclosed illness) & down to ECHL Cincy....
Blues News: Fairchild Recalled from Peoria
When recalling warm bodies from their AHL affiliate in Peoria, the St. Louis Blues have historically favored experience over production. That dynamic continues to be challenged this season. From the Blues official website: ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Blues Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced today the club has recalled defenseman Cade...
Bluenotes: It’s Always Something With “The Teej”…
Bluenotes is a dose of news and views from all around St. Louis Blues nation and the greater NHL beyond. - – - Progress on the McDonald Front: Lou Korac reports that Andy McDonald continues his road to recovery from this third concussion in two years. Back to the rink: Andy McDonald skated here at...
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 News: Fairchild & Sterling Assigned to Peoria
With the return of David Perron, Alex Pietrangelo getting over the flu and the progress of Carlo Colaiacovo a roster transaction or two is a given. Have to make space somehow. The Blues did just that Saturday. From Blues.NHL.com: ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Blues Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced Saturday the...
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,...
