Tag: Robert Thomas

NHL Rumors: The St. Louis Blues Will Be Looking At Centers … Scott Hartnell’s Playing Days Over?

On the St. Louis Blues ... Mike Zeisberger of NHL.com: Blues GM Doug Armstrong has been given the go-ahead financially by ownership to find a top center in free agency or via trade. John Tavares is the obvious top center…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and the St. Louis Blues

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Allan Mitchell on Lowetide.ca: The Oilers need to acquire puck moving defenseman (left or right handed), a winger or two, and a backup goaltender. Assets the Oilers could move out to acquire their needs. First-round…

Mark Easson

Potential Offseason Moves by the St. Louis Blues

After six straight NHL postseason appearances and only two years after reaching the 2016 Western Conference Finals, the St. Louis Blues failed to qualify for the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs. It was a difficult season for the Blues. A combination…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues and the New York Rangers

On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The St. Louis Blues need to add more scoring. Injuries and the loss of David Perron in the expansion draft played a role in them having the…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues – Offseason Needs

On the St. Louis Blues ... Lou Korac: Pending free agent goaltender Carter Hutton said he's open to returning to the Blues next season. Lou Korac: Hutton added that he and his wife love it in St. Louis and that…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues and the New York Islanders

  On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic: (mailbag) Jake Allen has had a couple rough stretches the past two seasons. GM Doug Armstrong may want to upgrade in net, but he may not be able…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Blues, Capitals, and Panthers

  On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mike Kelly: Sometime this week the Chicago Blackhawks are expected to announce a two-year contract extension for Erik Gustafsson. The pending RFA is making $650,000 this season, and the extension is expected to be…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues and the Montreal Canadiens

On the St. Louis Blues ... Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The Blues have three games before the NHL trade deadline. Last month Blues GM Doug Armstrong said their championship window might be a year or two away,…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Scouting FLA-CGY, Blues, Canadiens, Kings, Rangers, and Bruins

  Scouting on the Florida Panthers and Calgary Flames ... David Pagnotta: Scouts listed to attend last night's Panthers-Flames game: Montreal Canadians, Arizona Coyotes, Vegas Golden Knights, Edmonton Oilers, Columbus Blue Jackets, Philadelphia Flyers, and Minnesota Wild. On the St.…

Mark Easson

World Junior Championships: Top Performers – Necas, Bellows and Kostin

After an exciting conclusion to the 2018 World Junior Championships with Team Canada reclaiming the gold in a tense final game against Team Sweden, it’s time to look at some of its participants’ best performances. While their teams didn’t take…

Kevin Wickersham

NHL Rumors: Trade Market, Flames, Blues and Senators

On the trade market and wingers the Calgary Flames could be interested in ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 960 talking about the trade market. Friedman believes the Penguins are looking to be active as they…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors and Notes: Blues, Oilers, Maple Leafs and KHL

On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: (chat) If the Blues suffer any more injuries, depth could become an issue. Colorado Avalanche center Matt Duchene would be a great fit for the Blues, but…

Mark Easson