Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports It’s time to keep on trucking. The St. Louis Blues suffered a huge blow in the second round of the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs. Colorado Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri collided with Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington. Binnington suffered a lower-body injury. He even admitted to throwing a water bottle at Kadri after Game 3. Both parties had … [Read more...] about Blues can move on and keep the faith after Jordan Binnington injury, playoff performance
A big defensive upgrade may not happen for the Blues this off-season
Photo by Norm Hall/NHLI via Getty Images Money and an average group of free agents could hold them back. If there’s one thing that Blues fans can agree on, it’s that throughout most of last season, the defense was less than ideal. Aside from Justin Faulk (16 G, 31A), Torey Krug (9G, 34A) and yes, Colton Parayko (6G, 29A), the blueline lacked punch. It also lacked basic … [Read more...] about A big defensive upgrade may not happen for the Blues this off-season
Springfield Thinderbirds fall to Chicago Wolves in Calder Cup Final
Photo by David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The team’s Cinderella run comes to an end. This post-season, many Blues fans were keeping their fingers crossed that the AHL farm team, the Springfield Thunderbirds, could pull off what the Blues could not. It certainly looked like a possibility, with the T’Birds making it to the Calder Cup final. Unfortunately, … [Read more...] about Springfield Thinderbirds fall to Chicago Wolves in Calder Cup Final
2022 NHL Awards: Nominees, winners, and how to watch
Photo by Andy Devlin/NHLI via Getty Images The 2022 NHL Awards are tonight during a break from the Stanley Cup Final. This year’s NHL Awards, the first live broadcast since 2019, are a scaled down affair, again hosted by Keenan Thompson. Everyone loves Keenan - he’s a consummate host and comedian - and the 2019 awards were a much tighter and professional affair than the … [Read more...] about 2022 NHL Awards: Nominees, winners, and how to watch
The St. Louis Blues and St. Louis City SC connection
Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports There’s a hometown connection between St. Louis’ hockey team and new soccer team. I follow both the St. Louis Blues and St. Louis City SC. I see a connection between the Blues and City SC, much like the one between the Blues and the Cardinals After all, they’re both based in St. Louis, and they appear to be friendly with each other.The St. … [Read more...] about The St. Louis Blues and St. Louis City SC connection