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Stephen Ground

Stephen Ground is a veteran of over three years at THW, focusing on the St. Louis Blues, NHL goaltending, and the annual World Junior Championship. He is the co-host of the Two Guys One Cup Podcast, a hockey podcast focused on the Blues.

Blues Risk Repeating Scandella Mistake with Leddy

Stephen Ground | July 17, 2022

St. Louis Blues general manager Doug Armstrong doesn’t like trading for rentals at the deadline. When he does acquire a player on an expiring contract, he usually tries to extend…

Blues Rejuvinate Fourth Line with Leivo & Acciari

Stephen Ground | July 15, 2022

For most NHL teams, the fourth line is an afterthought until it’s needed. Then, those players come under intense scrutiny and are forced to deliver big results in short bursts.…

Top 3 All-Time Blues Goalies

Stephen Ground | July 11, 2022

Great teams are often defined by great goaltenders. What would the New Jersey Devils or Colorado Avalanche of the 90s and 2000s be without Martin Brodeur and Patrick Roy? Successful…

Every NHL Team’s All-Time Best Goal Scorer

Stephen Ground | July 8, 2022

There are many skills that a hockey player can have to make them an asset in the NHL. But you cannot win games without the puck hitting the back of…

4 Reasons the Blues Should Trade Tarasenko

Stephen Ground | July 7, 2022

NHL Draft Day is always a hotbed of rumors. Some teams are looking to move up. Other teams are willing to trade their picks to get needed assets. And even…

Evaluating Blues’ Goaltending Options if Husso Leaves

Stephen Ground | July 4, 2022

The St. Louis Blues had a tumultuous season between the pipes last year. Jordan Binnington struggled during the regular season, unable to find his footing. In the first season of…

Blues Defense Needs Creative Solutions

Stephen Ground | June 30, 2022

If the St. Louis Blues aren’t considered top Stanley Cup contenders entering the 2021-22 season, they are right on the bubble. After all, they gave the newly-crowned Colorado Avalanche one…

St. Louis Blues 2021-22 Report Cards: Scott Perunovich

Stephen Ground | June 21, 2022

The St. Louis Blues’ 2021-22 season represented a major transition for the franchise. No longer a stout defensive team built from the blue line out, they finished second in the NHL in…

Blues 2021-22 Report Cards: James Neal

Stephen Ground | June 19, 2022

The St. Louis Blues 2021-22 season represented a major transition for the franchise. No longer a stout defensive team built from the blueline out, they finished second in the NHL in goals…

Blues 2021-22 Report Cards: Alexei Toropchenko

Stephen Ground | June 16, 2022

The St. Louis Blues 2021-22 season represented a major transition for the franchise. No longer a stout defensive team built from the blueline out, they finished second in the NHL in goals…

St. Louis Blues 2021-22 Report Cards: Jake Walman

Stephen Ground | June 15, 2022

The St. Louis Blues 2021-22 season represented a major transition for the franchise. No longer a stout defensive team built from the blueline out, they finished second in the NHL in goals…

Blues 2021-22 Report Cards: Torey Krug

Stephen Ground | June 13, 2022

The St. Louis Blues 2021-22 season represented a major transition for the franchise. No longer a stout defensive team built from the blueline out, they finished second in the NHL in goals…

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