Navigating the salary cap is one of the more important tasks for any GM. Teams that can avoid total cap chaos by walking the tightrope of inking players to deals that match their value (or compensate for future value without breaking the bank) remain successful. Those that don’t see struggles and front office changes. PHR will look at every NHL team and give a thorough look … [Read more...] about Salary Cap Deep Dive: St. Louis Blues
St. Louis Blues Sign Nick Ritchie To PTO
The other Ritchie brother has signed a PTO of his own. Relatively shortly after Brett Ritchie reportedly signed a PTO with the Florida Panthers, his brother Nick Ritchie has had a PTO agreement announced with the St. Louis Blues. This is actually the second consecutive time the Ritchie brothers have seen their names appear next to each other on the transactions wire. Earlier … [Read more...] about St. Louis Blues Sign Nick Ritchie To PTO
Torey Krug Suffers Foot Injury
The St. Louis Blues have announced this morning that veteran defenseman Torey Krug has “suffered a right-foot injury while training for the upcoming 2023-24 season,” and will be re-evaluated on October 1st. Based on the Blues’ announcement, the timeline of this injury means that Krug will miss a chunk of time at the start of Blues training camp, stretching through the team’s … [Read more...] about Torey Krug Suffers Foot Injury
No Suspension Coming For Kasperi Kapanen After Alcohol-Related Driving Charge
Taking over some of the NHL news cycle this afternoon, St.Louis Blues forward, Kasperi Kapanen has been charged with an alcohol-related driving charge in his native Finland. In a statement, Kapanen said, “Last month I made an unacceptable error in judgment and take full responsibility for my actions. I offer my apologies to my family, the Blues organization, my teammates, and … [Read more...] about No Suspension Coming For Kasperi Kapanen After Alcohol-Related Driving Charge
Michael Del Zotto Announces Retirement
Longtime NHL defenseman Michael Del Zotto announced his retirement via Instagram today, ending a 13-season NHL career. Del Zotto, 33, was drafted by the New York Rangers with the 20th overall pick out of the OHL’s Oshawa Generals in 2008. He would jump to professional hockey after one more season in juniors, recording 37 points in 80 games in 2009-10 and earning All-Rookie Team … [Read more...] about Michael Del Zotto Announces Retirement