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Jamie Langenbrunner
BluesNut: Thoughts From Blues Informal Practices
— The first post in the BluesNut Program comes from blue bleeder Scott Busiek, aka @WhoLeTheDagsOut. Thanks for sharing Scott! — Much like every other Hockey fan this off-season, I have been missing the sport. Fortunately, this past week I have had the ability to go see the Blues (and some non-Blue players) practice at...
What Should the Opening Night Forward Lines Be?
Many of those taking the ice in a blue sweater on October 8th will be doing so for the first time. Some for the first time so early in a season. The summer of spending which followed a February of purging has left many blue bleeders wondering what the lineup for the St. Louis Blues...
Is it October yet?
The last few days have been some exciting times around the blues water cooler. With the signing of Jamie Langenbrunner and Jason Arnott the blues have added some veteran depth that has been lacking. Jason Arnott was on 101espn yesterday talking about how he is excited to be putting on the blue...
Checketts Finally Allows a GM to Deliver
The popular perception of the St. Louis Blues ability to improve this off season has been rather negative. Over the last six years the methodical and calculated top to bottom rebuild has been seen by some as a cheap, shallow pocketed owner caught in above his head. Unwilling to gamble on any acceleration of the...
Blues Add Veteran Depth, Expand Payroll by Signing Arnott & Langenbrunner
St. Louis Blues General Manager Doug Armstrong quelled the restless natives by signing two of the most decorated post season war veterans on the open market Wednesday. Both Jason Arnott and Jamie Langenbrunner agreed to one year contracts. Arnott’s will pay out just shy of $3 million. Financials of the Langenbrunner deal have not been...
Blues Add More Veteran Depth, Sign Gritty Center Scott Nichol
Adding tough old guys may not make for exciting headlines, but blue bleeders have to love a General Manager that says he’ll do something and executes. Doug Armstrong continues to keep his promise to add experienced depth with the signing of free agent center Scott Nichol Tuesday. The one year, one way deal will pay...
Bluenotes: Financial Issues Hindering Blues? + Links
A daily does of news and views around St. Louis Blues Nation. - Interesting article by JR was posted very early Thursday morning. Apparently the Blues were in on Jamie Langenbrunner and the attempt to sign Kyle Wellwood as hit a snag. In both instances the cause for concern is money (or the lack their...
Blues Rumors – Blues Scouting Rangers/Devils
*Enter Blues fans fantasy* “The St. Louis Blues acquire Zach Parise from the New Jersey Devils.” *Exit Blues fans fantasy* Alright, back to reality. The Blues are off to a strong start this season, that is no secret, so why would they be involved in rumors? Well, it’s hockey, rumors are always surfacing around the...
Yes. We. Can.
For the hockey fans of North America…has there been a better game recently? Has there been a game that had it all (minus a good fight)? Frantic first period. Punch and counter punch. Amazing goaltending and unlucky bounces (or redirects). Big hits. …and a cry baby Captain after the second period. Team USA broke the...
