Oilers Still Searching For Top Defenceman Larry Fisher | July 15, 2015 Peter Chiarelli clearly wants to put his stamp on the Edmonton Oilers’ roster prior to their season opener. The team’s new general manager is off to a good start by…
Dissecting the Blues 2015 NHL Draft Options Mike Poepping | May 21, 2015 The St. Louis Blues have come to a lull in picks heading into the 2015 NHL Draft this summer. A series of trades sent most of their picks to other teams,…
Motivated Shattenkirk Just What Blues Need Dave Lipscomb | March 27, 2015 Blues stalwart defenseman and early-season Norris candidate Kevin Shattenkirk is slated to return March 28, 2015 against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Coach Ken Hitchcock plans to pair Shattenkirk with the…
Pep Talk: How Blues can Close Out Season for Deep Playoffs Run Mike Poepping | March 27, 2015 The St. Louis Blues have put together another stellar regular season this year, and once again find themselves among the NHL’s leaders in points. However, this impressive run hasn’t always…
Blues Will Gladly Welcome Shattenkirk’s Return The Hockey Writers | March 21, 2015 St. Louis Blues’ defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk was having himself a career year. In a game versus the Washington Capitals on February 1st, he was involved in a harmless play with…
Hockey News: Gaudreau Has a Big Night; Rangers Top Metro Division Jeff Ponder | March 12, 2015 Johnny Gaudreau had a big night against the Ducks. [TSN.ca] Despite the loss, John Gibson made an impressive stick save against the Flames. [The Hockey News] The Rangers defeated the…
3 Keys To A St. Louis Blues Strong Finish Sean Jeffries | March 11, 2015 The fluky finish to the St. Louis Blues victory over division rival Winnipeg Jets last night highlighted a few things that could end up making or breaking the end to their…
Special Teams is Key to Blues Success, but has Been Lacking Lately Mike Poepping | February 26, 2015 The St. Louis Blues have hit a rough patch after setting a new franchise record for points in 13 consecutive games early in 2015. This is largely in part to…
St. Louis Blues Needs to Fix What Ails Them Now Dave Lipscomb | February 25, 2015 After watching the Feb. 24, 2015 5-2 shellacking by the Montreal Canadiens on home ice, some things became sadly apparent about this Blues team. Yes, the absence of Kevin Shattenkirk…
How the St. Louis Blues Can Get Over the Playoff Hump Dave Lipscomb | February 17, 2015 The St. Louis Blues have enviable depth. When a team has players like Magnus Paavarvi, Chris Porter, Ty Rattie and Dimitri Jaskin to press into service as needs dictate, it’s…
Shattenkirk Injury Tests Blues Depth, Stirs Rumor Mill Sean Jeffries | February 3, 2015 St. Louis Blues defenceman Kevin Shattenkirk sustained a “lower-body” injury in Sunday’s matinée with the Washington Capitals, left the game in the first period and did not return. We’ve since learned that…
Hockey News: Shattenkirk Injury; Mike Green Trade? Marcy Di Michele | February 2, 2015 What is there left to say about the Toronto Maple Leafs? [Today’s Slap Shot] Who would you rather play for, the Jets or the Leafs? [Sportsnet] Cody Franson says he…