Paul Stastny Proves His Worth to Blues Mike Poepping | February 17, 2015 Paul Stastny has been among the NHL’s elite for some time now, but since coming to the St. Louis Blues he has been in a slightly different role than many…
Blues Rookie, New Linemates Taking Charge Jeff Ponder | December 30, 2014 The word dynamic can be overused, misused and misinterpreted in sports speak. It has been adopted to describe a player with a pocket full of tricks or a star-studded goaltender…
Ponder This: Dmitrij Jaskin Provides Jump, Blues Prepare for Stars Jeff Ponder | October 28, 2014 Ponder This is a semi-regular segment that focuses on the St. Louis Blues. You can read more ramblings about the Blues by following Jeff Ponder on Twitter @jponder94. A dose…
Your Summer Guide to St. Louis Blues Prospects Jeff Ponder | June 4, 2014 Looking at the St. Louis Blues’ young roster, it’s easy to see why they were once considered a team loaded with prospects. However, the team has seen the core of…
Why a Stewart-Callahan Deal Makes Sense for Blues Jeff Ponder | February 2, 2014 Since the St. Louis Blues were considered Stanley Cup favorites in 2001, the franchise has watched the Carolinas and the Pittsburghs acquire talent mid-season to assist with their championship runs.…
Road to Sochi: Sobotka Key to Czech’s Success Jeff Ponder | January 10, 2014 The Czech roster is usually compiled of players who grind out wins and provide timely scoring throughout any international tournament. The 2014 Olympics will be no exception. The lineup, which…
St. Louis Blues Prospects Roundup: End of Year Edition Jeff Ponder | December 26, 2013 The Blues are rolling in the NHL, but the prospects have been coming around across North America. One player has already received a call-up to the big club while others…
Blues Have Options to Replace Steen Jeff Ponder | December 23, 2013 The injury bug has made its way through the lineup, but it bit likely the most important piece of the St. Louis Blues’ lineup on Saturday night. In the middle…
Checking in on St. Louis Blues Prospects Jeff Ponder | October 31, 2013 The 2013-14 schedule has seen the Blues play just 10 games in their first month of play, including a full week off from Oct. 18-25. The team has taken off…
QMJHL Players at the World Junior Championship in Ufa, Russia Fred Poulin | December 21, 2012 With the cancellation by the NHL of regular season games until January 14, 2013, the main hockey event of the Christmas Holidays for crazy hockey fans will be the upcoming 2013…
St. Louis Blues – Top 5 Prospects THW Archives | August 25, 2011 The St. Louis Blues had high hopes at the beginning of last season. They had traded for playoff phenom Jaroslav Halak to finally help their goaltending; Perron, Backes, and Oshie…
World Junior Championships 2011 Players To Watch – Part 3: Best of the Rest – Is Sven Bartchi the Next El Nino? Christopher Ralph | December 24, 2010 Christopher Ralph is THW’s prospect and draft analyst Hockey fans look forward to Christmas; Die hard hockey fans look more forward to Boxing Day and the start of the World…