Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images There’re a few surprises to be had. With Nikita Alexandrov being assigned to Springfield yesterday, and Josh Leivo and Jake Neighbours heading to Springfield today, Blues fans were left wondering if these moves were just for cap management. Apparently fans are smarter than we look, because whoever suspected that was right on the … [Read more...] about Blues finalize 2022-2023 roster
Blues trade Klim Kostin to Edmonton for Dmitri Samorukov
Photo by Joe Puetz/NHLI via Getty Images The Blues’ patience with Kostin hit a wall. After years of waiting for Klim Kostin to play at his full potential at the NHL level, the Blues have decided his future may be brighter elsewhere. The team announced a deal today sending Kostin to Edmonton in exchange for defenseman Dmitri Samorukov. Kostin had nine points in 40 games … [Read more...] about Blues trade Klim Kostin to Edmonton for Dmitri Samorukov
Blackhawks at Blues preview/GameDay Thread
Photo by Scott Rovak/NHLI via Getty Images The Blues’ preseason finally wraps up with an early matchup against Chicago. After Thursday night’s 7-0 debacle of a loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, the preseason finale at home against the Hawks should be a significantly more tight affair. The Blues’ sent eight players to the AHL Friday, including placing Klim Kostin and … [Read more...] about Blackhawks at Blues preview/GameDay Thread
Should Jake Neighbours make the team out of camp?
Photo by Rick Ulreich/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images With just one game remaining on the preseason slate, it remains to be seen whether Jake Neighbours starts the season in St. Louis or Springfield. The St. Louis Blues have just one game remaining in this year’s preseason and Jake Neighbours has made a case why he should be on the roster on opening night just a … [Read more...] about Should Jake Neighbours make the team out of camp?
2022-2023 Central Division Preview: Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, and Winnipeg Jets
Photo by David Berding/Getty Images The Wild and Predators will be tough opponents again this season. Minnesota Wild 2021-2022 Regular Season: 53-22-7, 113 points, 2nd in Central Returning Players: Marc-Andre Fleury will be taking over the starting duties in goal for his first full season in Minnesota, with a very potent offense in front of him. Kirill Kaprizov’s 47 … [Read more...] about 2022-2023 Central Division Preview: Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, and Winnipeg Jets