The forward didn’t start the season in St. Louis, but the coaching staff liked what they saw down the stretch. Alexei Toropchenko didn’t make his Blues’ debut until December 14th, and he didn’t stick on the roster until his return against the Ottawa Senators on March 8th. Down the stretch and into the playoffs, he became a welcome sight on the Blues’ fourth line. The very large … [Read more...] about What does Alexei Toropchenko’s injury mean for the Blues’ fourth line?
Blues assistant coach Jim Montgomery to be named new head coach of the Boston Bruins
Photo by Scott Rovak/NHLI via Getty Images Montgomery’s is a story of the power of second chances. In December of 2019, Jim Montgomery’s coaching career was in limbo. Despite a successful tenure as head coach of the Dallas Stars, Montgomery was relieved of his coaching duties for “unprofessional conduct” related to alcohol abuse. Montgomery focused on his sobriety after … [Read more...] about Blues assistant coach Jim Montgomery to be named new head coach of the Boston Bruins
Blues have options, even If Ville Husso moves on
Ville Husso blossomed last season with the Blues, but as a pending unrestricted free agent, he has the options to find a bigger role as a starting goalie. | Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Will Husso stay, or will a new face emerge? It’s not exactly a secret that Ville Husso saved the Blues season this year. The former fourth-round pick by the Blues finally had his … [Read more...] about Blues have options, even If Ville Husso moves on
Blues hire Craig MacTavish as assistant coach
Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images He will be replacing outgoing assistant Jim Montgomery Craig MacTavish is a familiar name to Blues fans. He finished his 17 year NHL career here with the Blues in the 1995-1996 and 1996-1997 seasons, and while it was more of a farewell tour than a return to his previous output, MacTavish was still memorable. He was the last player in the … [Read more...] about Blues hire Craig MacTavish as assistant coach
NHL Mock Draft 2022: St. Louis Blues Select Jiří Kulich with No. 23 Pick
Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images With the 23rd Overall Pick in the 2022 SB Nation Mock NHL Draft, the Blues select Jiří Kulich. The 2022 SB Nation Mock NHL Draft is fully underway, meaning it’s finally time for Blues fans to turn their attention away from another playoff exit and towards draft season. In previous years, the GameTime team has deviated from Doug … [Read more...] about NHL Mock Draft 2022: St. Louis Blues Select Jiří Kulich with No. 23 Pick