Tag: St. Louis Blues

Western Conference News: Flames, Stars, Oilers, Wild, Canucks, Knights, Jets, and Playoff Races

On the Calgary Flames ... Darren Haynes: Forward Kris Versteeg has been activated off the IR after missing the past 49 games. On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika: Defenseman Marc Methot could be out a little while with a…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The John Tavares Rumor Mill Creaks to Life

With the NHL trade-rumor market largely quiet until the offseason, media attention is turning toward this summer's unrestricted free-agent market. Much of the focus is on New York Islanders center John Tavares. As the most talented player available in this…

Lyle Richardson

NHL News: Flames, Stars, Kings, Devils, Rangers, Penguins, Blues, Lightning, Knights and Jets

On the Calgary Flames ... Mike Zeisberger: GM Brad Treliving on goaltender Mike Smith: "It's a weird injury and we certainly don't want to see it regress. But I will say that it's positive that he's on the trip ... If…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Flames, Blackhawks, Oilers, Blues and Canucks

    On the Calgary Flames ... Roger Millions: While the Flames are on the road, Kris Versteeg should be rehabbing with their AHL team in Stockton. When the Flames return from their road trip, Versteeg hopes to get clearance…

Mark Easson

Uncertain Futures for Erik Karlsson and Max Pacioretty

Leading up to the 2018 NHL trade deadline, Ottawa Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson and Montreal Canadiens left wing Max Pacioretty were fixtures in the trade-rumor mill. While the two weren't moved by last Monday's 3 pm ET deadline, one or…

Lyle Richardson

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 News: Bruins, Avs, Preds, Rangers, Habs, Blues, Lightning and Jets

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy on goaltender Tuukka Rask and his lower-body injury: "Nursing a minor injury...we'll keep an eye on that one. Not having skated now for three days, doesn't look like he'll be able to…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Bruins, Flames, Avs, Canadiens, Blues, Maple Leafs, and Playoff Races

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Defenseman Charlie McAvoy left yesterday's game with a lower-body injury. Here’s the Charlie McAvoy play that saw him leave the #NHLBruins #GoHabsGo game early in the first. pic.twitter.com/zSG0Ya1BJD— Colin Beswick (@CBeswick) March 3,…

Mark Easson

Off-season Options for 2018 NHL Trade Deadline Losers

The 2018 NHL Trade Deadline saw a number of clubs address their immediate roster needs. However, several teams failed to bring in some much-needed help. Some sellers, such as the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks, weren't able to find decent…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Trade Analysis: Paul Stastny Traded To The Winnipeg Jets

The St. Louis Blues traded Paul Stastny on Monday and that was unexpected. Winnipeg acquired the center for a 2018 first round pick, prospect Eric Foley, and a conditional 2020 pick. Admittedly, St. Louis was ninth in the Western Conference…

Chris Wassel

NHL Trade: Winnipeg Jets Acquire Paul Stastny From The St. Louis Blues

The Winnipeg Jets have acquired center Paul Stastny from the St. Louis Blues for a conditional 2018 first-round pick, conditional 2020 fourth-round pick and forward Erik Foley. The Blues are retaining 50 percent of Stastny's salary. Andy Strickland: "The conditions…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Blackhawks, and Canadiens

On the Columbus Blue Jackets and Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus: Source saying that the Blue Jackets contacted the Blackhawks about center Artem Anisimov and offered them a third-round pick and wanted the Blackhawks to retain half of Anisimov's salary.…

Mark Easson