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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)...
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...
Call Up Option, Fairchild VS Syvret
With Brendan Shanahan and the NHL disciplinary committee suspending St. Louis Blues defenseman Ian Cole for three games after his hit on Detroit Red Wings forward, Justin Abdelkader, the Blues are now short a defender for the next three games. Fellow blueliners Kris Russell (groin) and Kent Huskins (ankle) are still on IR which brings...
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 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,...
Rivermen Report – What the Sterling call up means for the Blues
As per multiple sources it looks like the Blues have a need for the #2 scorer in the AHL and Brett Sterling is called up to STL. What does this mean for the Blues? Sterling is a world class scoring talent. Currently #2 in the AHL. Consistently he is among the AHL leaders in scoring. He plays...