The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta appeared on “The Sheet with Jeff Marek” and shared his belief that the St. Louis Blues have at least some level of interest in acquiring Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders. The 25-year-old defender posted 10 goals and 39 points in 71 games this past season while averaging just north of 23 minutes per night. While Dobson didn’t replicate … [Read more...] about Blues Have Interest In Noah Dobson
Blues Notes: Krug, Lindstein, Buyouts
St. Louis Blues general manager Doug Armstrong confirmed that defenseman Torey Krug won’t play next season after undergoing ankle surgery this year, shares Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic. It will be Krug’s second-consecutive missed season. The news was previously reported in early May, but now comes with official word behind it. Krug’s surgery was to address a diagnosis with … [Read more...] about Blues Notes: Krug, Lindstein, Buyouts
Armstrong: Teams Aren’t Going To Get Hofer
Some have speculated that Blues goaltender Joel Hofer could be an offer sheet candidate this summer. Speaking with reporters today including Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic (subscription link), GM Doug Armstrong tried his best to dissuade any potential suitors away:Hofer put up a 2.65 GAA and a .909 SV% in 65 games while playing on his two-year bridge contract, putting him … [Read more...] about Armstrong: Teams Aren’t Going To Get Hofer
Blues Not Expected To Retain Ryan Suter
The Blues informed defenseman Ryan Suter they’re not planning to offer him a contract extension before he becomes an unrestricted free agent on July 1, general manager Doug Armstrong told reporters Monday (including NHL.com’s Lou Korac). Suter signed a league-minimum contract with St. Louis with an additional $2.25MM in potential performance bonuses nine days into free agency … [Read more...] about Blues Not Expected To Retain Ryan Suter
Free Agent Focus: St. Louis Blues
Free agency is less than a month away and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. There will be several impact players set to hit the open market in July while many teams have key restricted free agents to re-sign as well. We continue our look around the NHL with an overview of the free agent situation for the Blues. Key Restricted Free Agents G Joel Hofer – If the Blues … [Read more...] about Free Agent Focus: St. Louis Blues