Throughout the 50-plus year history of the St. Louis Blues, they’ve had a large number of great forwards, especially centers. From Adam Oates to Ryan O’Reilly and others, the history of centers in St. Louis is rich. Related: John LeClair – A Prototypical Power Forward With there being six decades worth of Blues hockey, we can pick the best center for the club, in each … [Read more...] about Best Blues’ Center by Decade
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Avalanche, Bruins, Blues, More
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news on Bowman Byram joining the Colorado Avalanche for the playoffs, contract news out of Vancouver as it pertains to Nikita Tyramkin, and questions about whether free agents who aren’t in the play-ins will have a harder time getting contracts than free agents who aren’t sitting as long. Finally, will Jake DeBrusk find the chemistry that … [Read more...] about NHL Rumors: Canucks, Avalanche, Bruins, Blues, More
St. Louis Blues’ 50-Goal Scorers
Ever since Maurice “The Rocket” Richard became the first to do so in 1944-45, scoring 50 goals in one season has been the pinnacle plateau for NHL goal scorers. The magic 50-number has distinguished the true “snipers” of the league. While Wayne Gretzky once scored 50 in only 39 games – an NHL record – many Hockey Hall of Famers never hit the mark even once. Since their … [Read more...] about St. Louis Blues’ 50-Goal Scorers
Today in Hockey History: July 4
The 4th of July is usually reserved for fireworks in the sky in the United States. However, there have been plenty of fireworks in the form of big trades and free-agent signings on this date throughout National Hockey League history. A Swap of Hall of Famers On July 4, 1994, the Calgary Flames and St. Louis Blues traded a pair of veteran defensemen who would both find … [Read more...] about Today in Hockey History: July 4
St. Louis Blues’ Life After the Stanley Cup
When the season started, I think it’s safe to say I was content with my hometown Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues. After 52 years of getting my hopes up, only to have them dashed in every way imaginable, it felt nice going into this year not wondering about who might be moved because their contract was about to be up or what player they would trade away to get that missing … [Read more...] about St. Louis Blues’ Life After the Stanley Cup