Blues ready to match offer sheets for Pietrangelo, Shattenkirk, Stewart and Berglund
A recent article from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch highlights the discussion that fans have been partaking in ever since the Blues were booted from the playoffs by the LA Kings. Specifically, the discussion over a list of key free agents which includes Alex Pietrangelo, Kevin Shattenkirk, Chris Stewart and Patrik Berglund.
The report indicates that while the Blues are not expecting...
What do the Blues need to do between now and next season?
ST. LOUIS Those who yearned for the St. Louis Blues to reach a new milestone in the Stanley Cup Playoffs became convinced: Maybe this could be the year.
Such optimism was snuffed by the same Los Angeles Kings that booted the Blues last year. This time, the defending Stanley Cup champion beat St. Louis 4-2 in the best-of-seven conference quarterfinals.
In the wake, Blues fans have...
What do the Blues need to do between now and next season?
ST. LOUIS Those who yearned for the St. Louis Blues to reach a new milestone in the Stanley Cup Playoffs became convinced: Maybe this could be the year.
Such optimism was snuffed by the same Los Angeles Kings that booted the Blues last year. This time, the defending Stanley Cup champion beat St. Louis 4-2 in the best-of-seven conference quarterfinals.
In the wake, Blues fans have...
Sound off: What should the Blues do with Chris Stewart and Patrik Berglund?
What should the Blues do with Chris Stewart and Patrik Berglund? I recently touched on this topic when I outlined all of the restricted and unrestricted free agents the Blues have to address prior to the 2013-14 season, but I was curious what fans thought about the situation.
There's really no easy way to answer this question as there's a number of ways you could approach...
St. Louis Blues: 3 things the Blues must address this off-season
Now that it has been quite some time since the St. Louis Blues were bounced from the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second year in a row by the Los Angeles Kings, it is already time to start looking forward and analyzing what the Blues must do to get over the hump next season.
There are several key decisions that will need to be made by general manager Doug Armstrong. Several players...
St. Louis free agents: Restricted and unrestricted players at the NHL and AHL level
The Blues are just days removed from a disappointing playoff exit. Though the pain is still fresh, it's never too early to start planning for the future. It's never too early to start examining what went wrong and what can be improved to secure the elusive Stanley Cup. Now is as good a time as any to start discussing player contracts.
This summer is going to be an extremely...
The Blues need more from Chris Stewart and Andy McDonald
If you've followed the first five games of the St. Louis Blues-Los Angeles Kings series, you're aware that several noteworthy players on the St. Louis roster have yet to show up for the playoffs. Key players, ones that are major components to the team's offense, have yet to make an impression in the postseason.
You can pin the Blues' offensive woes on plenty...
St. Louis Blues: 4 keys to beating Kings in re-match of last year's second round sweep
Time to throw away the razors and start growing the playoff beards! The NHL playoffs will begin in St. Louis on Tuesday as the St. Louis Blues take on the defending Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings. Being as it takes 4 wins to complete a series victory, below are 4 keys to help the Blues win the series against the Kings.
GOALTENDING - Brian Elliott has had his shares of...
Blues attempt to gain home-ice in first round of playoffs
(AP) -- The St. Louis Blues' dominance this month sent them back to the playoffs, but their seeding is still undecided ahead of the regular-season finale.
The top-seeded Chicago Blackhawks are the only team that's been better than the Blues in April.
St. Louis attempts to gain home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs Saturday night when they try to beat the...
NHL releases "Because it's the Cup" commercial for the Blues
Now that the Blues are officially in the playoffs, the NHL has released a "Because it's the Cup" commercial specifically for fans of St. Louis.
The commercial highlights big hits from Ryan Reaves, goals from Chris Stewart, and an extensive shot of ... Jake Allen? It's a bit odd that the NHL chose to feature the team's backup, especially considering Jaroslav...
Blues beat Avs, clinch playoff spot
Chris Stewart reached career milestones of 100 goals and 100 assists and the St. Louis Blues clinched a playoff berth with two games to spare, beating the Colorado Avalanche 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Brian Elliott had to make just 17 saves two nights after getting yanked in a 5-3 loss at Colorado that squandered the Blues' first chance at clinching. St. Louis, which entered the...
Blues beat Avalanche 3-1, clinch playoff spot
ST. LOUIS (AP) Chris Stewart reached career milestones of 100 goals and 100 assists and the St. Louis Blues clinched a playoff berth with two games to spare, beating the Colorado Avalanche 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Brian Elliott had to make just 17 saves two nights after getting yanked in a 5-3 loss at Colorado that squandered the Blues' first chance at clinching. St. Louis, which...
Blues stay hot, beat Stars
Brian Elliott made 21 saves to help the St. Louis Blues win for the ninth time in their last 11 games with a 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Friday night.
Ryan Reaves and Chris Stewart scored for the Blues, who are in sixth in the Western Conference with 54 points - one behind Vancouver, Los Angeles and San Jose, who are tied for third.
Antoine Roussel scored for Dallas, which...
Elliot stops 21 shots as Blues beat Stars 2-1
ST. LOUIS (AP) ST. LOUIS (AP) Brian Elliott made 21 saves to help the St. Louis Blues win for the ninth time in their last 11 games with a 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Friday night.
Ryan Reaves and Chris Stewart scored for the Blues, who are in sixth in the Western Conference with 54 points - one behind Vancouver, Los Angeles and San Jose, who are tied for third.
Antoine...
Stars edged by defensive-minded Blues
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Brian Elliott made 21 saves to help the St. Louis Blues win for the ninth time in their last 11 games with a 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Friday night.
Ryan Reaves and Chris Stewart scored for the Blues, who are in sixth in the Western Conference with 54 points -- one behind Vancouver, Los Angeles and San Jose, who are tied for third.
Antoine Roussel scored...
An allergy might have caused Chris Stewart's struggles last year
A recent article from the official site of the St. Louis Blues might have revealed what was the driving force behind Chris Stewart's disappointing 2011-12. After coming over to St. Louis and having a successful 2010-11, Stewart looked slow and unmotivated out on the ice in 2011-12. Between last year and the present year, Stewart reportedly worked out and improved his stamina...
Blues top Blue Jackets, 2-1
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Jake Allen made 26 saves, and David Backes scored for the second straight game to lead the suddenly surging St. Louis Blues to a 3-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday night.
The Blues have won three in a row after a three-game skid. St. Louis entered the night in eighth place in the Western Conference.
St. Louis has won all three meetings with Columbus...
Blues 4, Blackhawks 3, SO
Defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk scored the deciding goal in the sixth round of the shootout and the St. Louis Blues came back for a 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night.
With the tiebreaker knotted at 3-3, Shattenkirk beat Corey Crawford with a high shot on the goalie's left side.
Chris Stewart, Andy McDonald and Alexander Steen also connected in the shootout...
Blues-Flames Preview
(AP) -- Chris Stewart is one of the reasons behind the St. Louis Blues' surge.
A meeting with the last-place Calgary Flames would appear to be a good way to keep it that way.
Stewart looks to continue his scoring barrage and help the Blues to their longest winning streak against the Flames in over nine years Sunday night.
Stewart's team-leading 15 goals match his total...
Blues-Flames Preview
Chris Stewart is one of the reasons behind the St. Louis Blues' surge.
A meeting with the last-place Calgary Flames would appear to be a good way to keep it that way.
Stewart looks to continue his scoring barrage and help the Blues to their longest winning streak against the Flames in over nine years Sunday night.
Stewart's team-leading 15 goals match his total from last...
Halak makes 19 saves, Blues beat Oilers
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) -- Jaroslav Halak made 19 saves for his third shutout of the season in the St. Louis Blues' 3-0 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night.
Chris Stewart, Alexander Steen and T.J. Oshie scored to help the Blues improve to 17-11-2 with their sixth victory in the last eight games. The Oilers dropped to 11-12-7. They have lost three of their last...
Blues 3, Oilers 0
Jaroslav Halak made 19 saves for his third shutout of the season in the St. Louis Blues' 3-0 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night.
Chris Stewart, Alexander Steen and T.J. Oshie scored to help the Blues improve to 17-11-2 with their sixth victory in the last eight games. The Oilers dropped to 11-12-7. They have lost three of their last four, though two of those...
Weingold’s Wrap up of the Week (March 11-18)
Three Stars of the Week
1. Chris Stewart (St. Louis Blues)
Making his first appearance in the three stars of the week, Stewart’s top position is well deserved. In the Blues’ three games in the past seven days, Stewart had five goals and two assists, one of which came on the power play. Stewart won the game for the Blues against the Ducks and Coyotes at home and scored in...
Stars Of The Week
NEW YORK (March 18, 2013) – St. Louis Blues right wing Chris Stewart, Ottawa Senators center Kyle Turris and Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the week ending March 17. Continue reading "Stars Of The Week"
Blues beat Ducks in quick OT
Chris Stewart scored 45 seconds into overtime and rookie Jake Allen made 27 saves, helping the St. Louis Blues end the Anaheim Ducks' five-game winning streak with a 2-1 victory on Saturday night.
Stewart, who assisted on the Blues' other goal by Kris Russell, has seven goals and seven assists in his last seven games, including two-goal outings the previous two games. He...
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