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...
There's plenty of turmoil in the St. Louis goal crease
Before diving into the discussion that is the goaltending situation in St. Louis, let's stop and think back to Fall of 2012. During those few months we were focusing all of our anger and hatred towards the NHL lockout and those responsible for putting our favorite sport on hold. We all just wanted to see the St. Louis Blues play, especially considering they would enter the year...
St. Louis Blues playoff preview - Cruddy Show episode #71
The St. Louis Blues won Game 1 of their first round Western Conference series with the Los Angeles Kings thanks in large-part to the offensive play of Alex Steen and the goalie play of Brian Elliiott. Both players were huge in Tuesday night's win and both will need to continue to play well in order for the Blues to advance deep into the playoffs.
Now that the playoffs have officially...
Blues Clinch Playoff Spot
After their second overall finish in the Western Conference last year, expectations were high that the St Louis Blues were at the beginning of a long period of playoff berths and of course, another appearance in the Stanley Cup Finals. I was rather hoping for a dominant regular season showing, that was stress free and full of success. That was silly. Pro hockey is anything...
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...
Colorado Avalanche at St. Louis Blues game preview
The Colorado Avalanche visit the St. Louis Blues for the third and final time this season as the Blues are still looking to clinch a playoff spot with only three games left in the regular season, all on home ice. The Avalanche have defeated the Blues twice this season, both in Denver as the Avalanche won 1-0 in overtime back in February and 5-3 back on Sunday night, spoiling the...
Blackhawks-Blues Preview
Brian Elliott is playing with a different kind of confidence now for the St. Louis Blues.
Elliott is expected to try to become the first Blues goalie to post four straight shutouts Sunday, but it probably won't be easy with a visit by a league-leading Chicago Blackhawks team that has won four straight.
St. Louis (23-15-2) rested Elliott in favor of Jake Allen in Friday'...
Blues look to stay hot with Allen between the pipes
(AP) -- The St. Louis Blues have been getting stellar goaltending from Brian Elliott, but it's rookie Jake Allen's turn to be between the pipes.
Allen is expected to start Friday night as the Blues look for a seventh straight victory when they visit the Columbus Blue Jackets.
St. Louis (23-14-2) is riding its longest win streak since a seven-game run Oct. 22-Nov. 7, 2010...
Blues-Blue Jackets Preview
The St. Louis Blues have been getting stellar goaltending from Brian Elliott, but it's rookie Jake Allen's turn to be between the pipes.
Allen is expected to start Friday night as the Blues look for a seventh straight victory when they visit the Columbus Blue Jackets.
St. Louis (23-14-2) is riding its longest win streak since a seven-game run Oct. 22-Nov. 7, 2010. The last...
St. Louis Blues: Brian Elliott posts third consecutive shutout in win over Minnesota
Earlier this season, St. Louis Blues goalie Brian Elliott was struggling mightily and had been basically relegated to the press-box after the emergence of rookie Jake Allen. After a short "conditioning" stint in Peoria and following the aftermath of Jaroslav Halak's groin injury, Elliott has been incredible. So incredible, that he posted his third consecutive shutout...
How to Beat the Goalie: Allen
(Photo by: Tom Gannam/AP Photo)
Jake Allen is making a name for himself at a very young age in the National Hockey League. The Fredericton, New Brunswick native--home of fellow Fang Faction writer Ray Harris--is having taking advantage of every opportunity available for him, whether it is because of injuries or lack of play.
Blues Goaltending Coach Corey Hirsch...
Blues-Red Wings Preview
The St. Louis Blues are working their way up the Western Conference standings. Another win would move them ahead of the Detroit Red Wings.
The visiting Blues go for a season high-tying fourth consecutive victory Sunday while the Red Wings continue their push for a 22nd consecutive playoff appearance.
With a 4-3 shootout victory at West-leading Chicago on Friday, St. Louis (20-14...
The Blues got a bit lucky against Columbus
The St. Louis Blues won an enormous game against the Columbus Blue Jackets by a score of 3-1. What that score fails to show is just how close this contest was. In fact, when the Blues were leading by a score of 2-1 with roughly 13 minutes left in the third, Columbus appeared to have scored to tie things up.
But wait a second - almost as soon as the puck popped into the net, the...
Blues rookie goalie Allen continues to impress
ST. LOUIS The rookie goalie stood in the center of a spotlight beam and listened to the applause that accompanied the reading of his name. It felt good to be back. It felt good to have another chance to show everyone this is where he belongs.
"Everyone has that doubt," Jake Allen would say later in the evening. "The management, the coaches, the players. I knew I...
Blues rookie goalie Allen continues to impress
ST. LOUIS The rookie goalie stood in the center of a spotlight beam and listened to the applause that accompanied the reading of his name. It felt good to be back. It felt good to have another chance to show everyone this is where he belongs.
"Everyone has that doubt," Jake Allen would say later in the evening. "The management, the coaches, the players. I knew I...
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...
Can The Blues Win With Elliott & Allen?
from Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch,
Jaroslav Halak’s exasperating season came to a painful end. Once again, his elasticity failed him.
Maybe he will be able to play again by playoff time, maybe he won’t.
Maybe he still has a bright future with the Blues, maybe he doesn’t. His season -- and his career with the Blues – sits firmly in limbo.
Who...
Oshie to IR, two recalled
ST. LOUIS St. Louis Blues Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced today the club has placed forward T.J. Oshie on Injured Reserve. In addition, the Blues recalled goaltender Jake Allen and forward Adam Cracknell from the clubs American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, Peoria Rivermen. Allen has been recalled under emergency conditions due to goaltender...
LA Kings' Jake Muzzin named NHL Rookie of the Month
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Jake Muzzin, who recorded 4-7—11 and posted a +10 rating in 17 games, has been named the NHL Rookie of the Month for March.
In a competitive month among the NHL's best rookies, Muzzin edged Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brandon Saad (3-12—15 in 14 games), Florida Panthers center Jonathan Huberdeau (5-7—12 in 16 games), Montreal Canadiens right...
Blues send Allen to Peoria, acquire defenseman
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - St. Louis Blues Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced today the club has acquired defenseman Jordan Leopold from Buffalo in exchange for a 2nd round pick and a conditional 5th round pick in the 2013 Entry Draft. The Blues have also assigned goaltender Jake Allen to the clubs American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, Peoria Rivermen today...
Blues look to get back on track in Edmonton
(AP) -- The St. Louis Blues' winning streak is over - and for at least one start, so is rookie Jake Allen's run in net.
Veteran goaltender Jaroslav Halak might be the change the Blues need to get back on track.
Halak will try to help St. Louis win its fifth straight over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night.
With the Blues (16-11-2) going for a fourth consecutive victory...
Blues-Oilers Preview
The St. Louis Blues' winning streak is over - and for at least one start, so is rookie Jake Allen's run in net.
Veteran goaltender Jaroslav Halak might be the change the Blues need to get back on track.
Halak will try to help St. Louis win its fifth straight over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night.
With the Blues (16-11-2) going for a fourth consecutive victory, Allen...
Vancouver Canucks have myriad problems
The Vancouver Canucks ceded the Northwest Division lead to Minnesota Monday night with a 3-1 loss to the visiting Wild. “Obviously, we are trying, we’re working hard, but we are not winning,” goaltender Roberto Luongo told reporters after that loss. “When that happens, sometimes guys tend to press a little bit and that’s not always a good thing.”What’s wrong with these...
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...
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