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Game Day Preview – Tampa Bay Lightning vs St. Louis Blues 11-12-2011
It’s Saturday, November 12th, and the Tampa Bay Lightning are in town. The Lightning are lead by one of the leagues brightest stars, Steven Stamkos. Stamkos, only 21 years of age is tied for the team Tampa’s team lead with 16 points (10 goals, 6 assists). He shares the spotlight with a surprising name, Marc-Andre...
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...
Hat Auction for Demitra-Korolev Fund
Hello Readers! Here is the hat that is available for you to bid on for the Demitra-Korolev Fund. This fund was started in honor of Pavol Demitra and Igor Korolev by the Blues Alumni to benefit children who can’t afford to play the game of hockey. All proceeds from the winning bid will go to...
Blues News: Huskins to IR | Prospect Lehtera Injured?
The Blues blocked 14 shots in their 3-1 loss to Calgary on Friday night. Two of those were by denfeseman Kent Huskins. The last one landed him on Injured Reserved with a fractured bone in his ankle per an announcement on the team’s official website Saturday. No recall is expected from Peoria since the...
Blues Fall to Ducks | October 16, 2011
After a strong showing with a win in the previous night’s game versus the Sharks, the St. Louis Blues carried forward with their road trip for a matchup with the Anaheim Ducks. Even with the excellent game from Brian Elliott the night before, the Blues brought Jaroslav Halak back in to do the net keeping....
Injury Updates and Roster Cuts
A flurry of roster activity basically setting the opening night roster followed the Blues’ final preseason game Saturday against the Dallas Stars. Some good news, some bad news. Here are the details. Cut to the Peoria Rivermen: Forwards Jonathan Cheechoo, Adam Cracknell, Philip McRae, Anthony Peluso and Brett Sterling. Defensemen Ian Cole and Mark Cundari....
KHL Q&A with Alessandro Seren Rosso | Tarasenko, Lehtera and Andronov Updates
“When you do not know the answer, ask the question.” The above quote is one of my favorite axioms to live by. I’m not afraid to ask questions to get the answers I need. Which is why from time to time I enlist the services of various media and blogging personalities to provide information all...
What Should the Opening Night Defensive Pairings Look Like?
In the first installment of my “should be” dabbling series on what the St. Louis Blues lineup should look like come October 8th I provided the forward lines. Today we head in below the defensive blueline to talk defensive pairings. For the sake of argument I will label the pairings 1 through 3. Clarifications and...
Report: Blues Sign Nikitin
Per release from the St. Louis Blues Thursday June 9th, Defensemen Nikita Nikitin has agreed to a one year contract extension. MSM reports indicate a $600,000k, one way deal. In his first season in the NHL the Omsk, Russia native appeared in 63 games total. Of which 41 were in St. Louis and 22 were...
Throwdown! The 7th Defenseman is…
Ready for another Throwdown?! FYI – Winner of yesterday’s Throwdown was TJ Oshie. He lead with 22 votes followed by David Perron with 7, Kevin Shattenkirk with 7, Andy McDonald with 3. All other received 2 or less. 49 Votes total. Assuming the Blues re-sign certain players and sign a free agent defensemen or trade...
