As training camps and the preseason continues, teams continue to trim down their roster to get closer to the final group of players they’ll carry when the regular season gets underway next month. We’ll keep track of the names that hit the waiver wire here. Today’s list was provided by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman (Twitter link). Colorado Avalanche (per team Twitter) D Keaton … [Read more...] about Waivers: 9/29/23
Training Camp Cuts: 09/27/23
After a busy day yesterday, teams are expected to expand their lists of training camp cuts today. This will be one of the last instances of mostly junior-league players appearing on this list as teams continue to trim down their rosters to solely NHL and AHL hopefuls. Today’s list will be updated as cuts come in, as always. Columbus Blue Jackets (via team release) G Nolan … [Read more...] about Training Camp Cuts: 09/27/23
St. Louis Blues Injury Notes: Kyrou, Faulk, Kapanen, Ratcliffe, Burns
Speaking with head coach Craig Berube of the St. Louis Blues today, Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that two of the most important players on the Blues roster, defenseman Justin Faulk, and forward Jordan Kyrou are both “fine” and should be back with the team relatively soon. Both players are dealing with lower-body injuries, likely sustained in their … [Read more...] about St. Louis Blues Injury Notes: Kyrou, Faulk, Kapanen, Ratcliffe, Burns
Summer Synopsis: St. Louis Blues
For only the second time in the last decade, the St. Louis Blues failed to make the Stanley Cup playoffs. In a disappointing season seeing them finish sixth in the Central Division, and 12th in the Western Conference, the Blues moved on from big-name players such as Vladimir Tarasenko and Ryan O’Reilly at last year’s trade deadline. Now, St. Louis will be leaning more into … [Read more...] about Summer Synopsis: St. Louis Blues
Brayden Schenn Named St. Louis Blues Captain
The St. Louis Blues have named center Brayden Schenn the 24th captain in franchise history. He succeeds center Ryan O’Reilly in the position, months after the Blues traded O’Reilly to the Toronto Maple Leafs.As one of the Blues’ more senior players, Schenn is a natural choice for the role. Schenn has served as an alternate captain in St. Louis for the last three seasons, and in … [Read more...] about Brayden Schenn Named St. Louis Blues Captain