3 Blues’ Backup Goalie Options Stephen Ground | June 30, 2019 The St. Louis Blues are not currently in the market for a backup goalie, or so reports would indicate. Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic has indicated that teams are calling…
Blues’ Binnington: From Castoff to Stanley Cup Champion The Canadian Press | June 13, 2019 Jordan Binnington’s storybook ride from fourth stringer to Stanley Cup-winning goaltender was fueled by a few free meals. The best came last weekend at Brio Tuscan Grille, one of his favourite spots as St. Louis began to feel like home. “They were good…
Blues & Sharks Success Sparked by Good Goaltending The Canadian Press | May 11, 2019 SAN JOSE, Calif. — St. Louis’ season started to turn around as soon as goalie Jordan Binnington came up from the minors to help lead the Blues from the bottom of the standings. The key moment for their opponent in the Western Conference final came much…
Blues’ Binnington: Steady as a Rookie Rock The Canadian Press | May 9, 2019 ST. LOUIS — Jordan Binnington still doesn’t look nervous. Sure, the standout rookie goalie for the St. Louis Blues admitted he got a little tired late in the double-overtime win over Dallas in Game 7. But he said he is ready to keep his strong play goi…
Blues Rewind: Why Ben Bishop Left St. Louis Stephen Ground | April 24, 2019 When the puck drops on Thursday night and the St. Louis Blues begin their second-round matchup against the Dallas Stars, they will be staring down a familiar foe in the…
Binnington Proving to be Blues’ Future Stephen Ground | April 20, 2019 The St. Louis Blues finished an improbable comeback Thursday night when they defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 in Winnipeg, scoring the winning goal with 15 seconds remaining. With that victory,…
Goalie Jordan Binnington Is the One to Watch When Blues Play the Jets The Canadian Press | April 10, 2019 Jordan Binnington is about to get a crash course in what Connor Hellebuyck faced last season. The St. Louis Blues’ rookie goaltender will make his playoff debut against Hellebuyck and the high-powered Jets in Game 1 of their first-round series Wednesda…
Is Blues’ Binnington a Calder Candidate? Stephen Ground | March 29, 2019 If you asked St. Louis Blues’ fans what single person was most responsible for the team’s turnaround this season, you might get a few answers. You’d certainly hear Craig Berube,…
Blues Goaltending: View From the Crease (March Update) Stephen Ground | March 6, 2019 A few months ago, we took a look at the St. Louis Blues’ goaltending situation throughout the organization, starting at the top with Jake Allen. We intended to check back…
Binnington Beautifully Backstopping Berubes’ Blues The Canadian Press | February 19, 2019 Jordan Binnington doesn’t let much get to him. When junior goaltending coach Greg Redquest tried to put him through a post-practice skate, he came away seeing the same chill Binnington. “He doesn’t sweat,” Redquest said. “He’s just too cool.” Binningto…
St. Louis Blues: The Jake Allen Era is Over Stephen Ground | February 3, 2019 After 255 games and over a decade in the organization, Jake Allen’s tenure with the St. Louis Blues is all but officially over. No, he hasn’t been traded, waived, or…
Blues Need Binnington Between the Pipes Stephen Ground | January 11, 2019 The St. Louis Blues’ season has been a train wreck, and while it’s unfair to blame any one player, their goaltending certainly hasn’t helped. They cut ties with Chad Johnson…