Tag: St. Louis Blues

NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, And GM Without An Extension

On the Buffalo Sabres and Matt Moulson ... Mike Harrington: Coach Phil Housley on Matt Moulson: "Jason and his agent are working on some options, but that's as much as I know at this point." Mike Harrington: From Housley's quote (above),…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Sabres, and Maple Leafs

On the Edmonton Oilers ... John Shannon: Even though they won last night, have to think that after that third period, GM Peter Chiarelli could enter the goalie market. May only be for a short-term goalie. Jim Matheson: Won't be…

Mark Easson

NHL Power Rankings: 2017-18 Consensus Week 8

The St. Louis Blues narrowly edged out Tampa Bay Lightning for week eight of our consensus NHL power rankings. The Columbus Blue Jackets just beat out the Nashville Predators for the third spot this week. The Winnipeg Jets round out…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Scouting Bruins-Lightning, Kings, and Islanders

Scouting the Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning ... Jimmy Murphy: There were 13 scouts listed to attend last night's Bruins and Lightning game. St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong was on the list to attend. On the Los Angeles…

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Western Conference News: Ducks, Coyotes, Blackhawks, Oilers, Wild, Blues and Knights

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Forward Jakob Silfverberg was held out of the third period with an upper-body injury for precautionary reasons. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Dave Vest: Coach Rick Tocchet on Niklas Hjalmarsson's injury: "He's still…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Players That Could Be Traded

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Allan Mitchell of The Athletic: The Oilers could be sellers at the trade deadline if they continue to play as they have. Types of deals the Oilers may end up considering: Straight rentals - The…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Coyotes, Avs, Red Wings, Kings, Wild, Pens, Blues, Canucks, Jets, Lines and Pairings

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Goaltender Antti Raanta won't travel with the team to Edmonton according to coach Rick Tocchet. He could join them in Calgary. Defenseman Jakob Chychrun will travel with the team, but will only be…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Islanders, Maple Leafs, Oilers, Bruins and Blues

On the New York Islanders, Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins and the St. Louis Blues ... Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: Saturday night Headlines. Nick Kypreos said there have been no formal offers from the New York Islanders to…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Ducks, Bruins, Stars, Wild, Predators, Sens, Flyers, Pens, Blues, Canucks and Capitals

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Goaltender Ryan Miller was put on the IR with an upper-body injury as they need the roster space to activate defenseman Cam Fowler from the IR. On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Forwards Brad…

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2018 NHL Free Agent Watch: Patrick Maroon and Ian Cole

Patrick Maroon, LW – Edmonton Riding next to Connor McDavid on the Oilers’ top line, Maroon is in a plum spot to rack up points and continue to prove himself as a gritty presence. While 2017-18 hasn’t started the way…

Kevin Wickersham

NHL Power Rankings: 2017-18 Consensus Week 6

The Tampa Bay Lightning swept the top spot in all eight media outlets NHL power rankings for week six of the 2017-18 season. The St. Louis Blues received seven of eight second-place rankings and sit at No. 2. The Toronto…

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NHL Rumors: Ducks, Golden Knights, Blues, Maple Leafs and Coyotes

On the Anaheim Ducks, Vegas Golden Knights, St. Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: There were some rumblings that the Anaheim Ducks might have some interest in Montreal Canadiens forward Alex Galchenyuk. doesn't think there is…

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