Photo by Scott Rovak/NHLI via Getty Images The Blues’ much-anticipated season opener should give fans a good look at some fresh faces. Not all of the new guys are playing tonight. Josh Leivo, who had been penciled in as fourth line left wing will be the odd-man out, having to take in his first Blues opening night from the press box. In his place is, almost shockingly, … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets at Blues Opening GameDay Thread
Which Blues’ line can provide the most consistent offense?
Photo by Rich Graessle/Getty Images Some new mixes and a familiar trio will take the ice tomorrow night. The Blues’ opening night is tomorrow at 7:00 against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Jackets have already played one game on Wednesday night (losing 4-1 to the Carolina Hurricanes) and play again tonight sans Patrick Laine, who is out for three to four weeks. The … [Read more...] about Which Blues’ line can provide the most consistent offense?
Jake Neighbours is an Attractive Long-Shot for the Calder Trophy
Photo by Rick Ulreich/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A lot is being made about the rookies this year, but everyone is forgetting about Jake Neighbours. You shouldn’t. The Calder Trophy conversation is more alive ahead of the 2022-23 NHL season than it has been in quite some time. Players like Owen Power, Matty Beniers, and Shane Wright have a firm grasp on early … [Read more...] about Jake Neighbours is an Attractive Long-Shot for the Calder Trophy
SB Nation Reacts: Blues fans lack overwhelming confidence in the roster.
As a caveat: this poll was given before the Blues finalized rosters. To be fair to the results of this week’s SB Nation Reacts poll, the poll was posted on Game Time back on September 14th, well before the team announced their roster for the season. Still, the results for this Reacts poll more than likely speak to fans’ trepidation at several key positions. The Blues’ big … [Read more...] about SB Nation Reacts: Blues fans lack overwhelming confidence in the roster.
Alexey Toropchenko could be returning much sooner than expected
Photo by Scott Rovak/NHLI via Getty Images He’s been participating in full-contact practice. When the Blues announced their season roster - and after they recalled Jake Neighbours and Josh Leivo to wrap up the procedure to get Marco Scandella and Scott Perunovich onto LTIR - Alexey Toropchenko was on it but assumed to be a ways away from returning. Scratch that … [Read more...] about Alexey Toropchenko could be returning much sooner than expected