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Dissecting the Blues Interest in Okposo Rumor
Prior to the removal of Davis Payne and the installation of Ken Hitchock the Blues were prime targets for the rumor mill. Swimming, well more like drowning, in the standings as much as Jaroslav Halak was in his crease. A shakeup was needed and trades are often used to send a message from the front...
Recent NHL News Clarifying the Blues Off Season Plans
With the 2011 NHL Entry Draft kicking off Friday the official start to the off season quickly approaching. St. Louis Blues General Manager Doug Armstrong and 29 of his counterparts are in full prep mode to begin the building of their 2011-12 lineups. Expectations are high and predictions are countless. The murky crystal ball is...
Bluenotes 2-23-11: Thoughts on Loss to Avs | EJ Runs His Mouth | Trade Scuttlebutt
A daily dose of news and views from St. Louis Blues nation and the NHL abroad. - – - Blues vs Avs Quick Hits - Yes, the Blues are tired. There are 29 other teams that are on February 23rd. The bottom line is playoff caliber teams find ways to win these types of games....
Tuesday Sound Off! Blues Win!
Well, the Blues certainly are a tease. After not beating a direct competitor for the last few spots they defeat the best team in the West. A solid win for the Note who are now off till Friday. Sound off here Blue Bleeders. Tells us what you think about these Blues issues: - Halak: Jeckyl...
Bluenotes 1-25-11: Us vs. Them? Why?
A daily does of news and views from around St. Louis Blues Nation. - “Us vs. Them” is Dumb and Old Coming in to work on the Metro, I often spend my 20 minutes catching up on Twitter. Given the Blues loss (and my snoozing through the third) I needed to catch up on end...
Bluenotes 1-24-11: Blues Shopping Erik Johnson? | NHL News & Links
A daily does of news and views from around St. Louis Blues Nation. - Early Trade Discussions Regarding Erik Johnson? Some interesting bit of “news” came about Sunday evening. The KTRS 550 AM Twitter account tweeted that their Sports Director reported that St. Louis Blues defenseman Erik Johnson is being shopped, Wait? What?! Add in...
Eklund says Blues want Heatley done by Wednesday?
As Reported on Hockeybuzz today… Eklund advises the hockey world that the Blues want to have a deal done to get Heatley to St. Louis by Wednesday, two days before the draft. I think we need a few grains of salt, a lemon wedge, and some good tequila to analyze that one. AS we talked...