Taking over some of the NHL news cycle this afternoon, St.Louis Blues forward, Kasperi Kapanen has been charged with an alcohol-related driving charge in his native Finland. In a statement, Kapanen said, “Last month I made an unacceptable error in judgment and take full responsibility for my actions. I offer my apologies to my family, the Blues organization, my teammates, and … [Read more...] about No Suspension Coming For Kasperi Kapanen After Alcohol-Related Driving Charge
Michael Del Zotto Announces Retirement
Longtime NHL defenseman Michael Del Zotto announced his retirement via Instagram today, ending a 13-season NHL career. Del Zotto, 33, was drafted by the New York Rangers with the 20th overall pick out of the OHL’s Oshawa Generals in 2008. He would jump to professional hockey after one more season in juniors, recording 37 points in 80 games in 2009-10 and earning All-Rookie Team … [Read more...] about Michael Del Zotto Announces Retirement
Power Play Production Will Be Key If Blues Still Want To Move Krug
Blues defenseman Torey Krug has already vetoed one trade this summer, a move that would have sent him to Philadelphia. With a $6.5MM price tag for four more years, his contract won’t be an easy one to trade. However, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic believes (subscription link) that there is a pathway to an in-season swap for the 32-year-old. If Krug can get back to being a … [Read more...] about Power Play Production Will Be Key If Blues Still Want To Move Krug
Latest On Colton Parayko
When a team in the NHL takes a step back and performs below expectations, typically there will also be a few key players on that team who have taken individual steps back, steps back that help contribute to the larger decline. The St. Louis Blues had a difficult 2022-23 season, one that saw them finish outside the playoffs. That’s been a rarity during the Blues’ current … [Read more...] about Latest On Colton Parayko
Blues Loan Dalibor Dvorsky To Swedish League
Back in June, the Blues made center Dalibor Dvorsky their top pick, selecting him tenth overall. However, they’ll have to wait a little while longer for him to make his debut in North America as CapFriendly reports (Twitter link) that St. Louis has loaned Dvorsky to IK Oskarshamn of the SHL for the upcoming season. Dvorsky spent last season in AIK’s system in Sweden, playing … [Read more...] about Blues Loan Dalibor Dvorsky To Swedish League