2011 St. Louis Blues NHL Draft Picks The 2011 NHL Entry Draft is completed, and all seven rounds are in the books. Before we look ahead to free agency in the National Hockey League, let's take a look at a team by team synopsis of all of this year's draft picks. Find out who they are, what to expect from them, and when you can expect to see them putting … [Read more...] about St. Louis Blues 2011 NHL Draft Picks
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St. Louis Blues Need to Realize Money is Power
Let me begin by quoting a great American, Gordon Gekko. “Greed, for lack of a better word, is good”. At some point, the Blues must adhere to these words of wisdom and take the advice of this Wall Street felon. Note to Blues ownership, get greedy and obsess about winning a Stanley Cup. But first, let’s dive into some of the real issues the Bluenote are experiencing. … [Read more...] about St. Louis Blues Need to Realize Money is Power
Why the St. Louis Blues Don’t Need to Make a Major Trade
Everybody who claims to be a hockey expert is expecting and demanding the bewildered Blues management group to make a trade, and make it happen soon. One would think this would be an obvious way to go. With the team missing their three top forwards in T.J. Oshie (broken ankle), David Perron and Andy McDonald (concussions), there is no question the Blues are hurting for … [Read more...] about Why the St. Louis Blues Don’t Need to Make a Major Trade
2010–2011 St. Louis Blues Preview
It’s that time of year again!!! The air is getting colder, and the sweaters are coming out. The hockey sweaters that is. From now until Opening Day of the NHL 2010 season, look out for new division previews, new in depth team outlooks, and big predictions and prognostications of the glorious season to come. Today, we take a look at the St. Louis Blues, and what to expect for … [Read more...] about 2010–2011 St. Louis Blues Preview
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The Quenneville Effect
By Paul M. Banks When Denis Savard was fired from his position as Head Coach of the Chicago Blackhawks coach just four games into this season, many people criticized the decision. Most were ubercritical about the timing. Savard was a sentimental fan favorite despite a 1-2-1 record on the young season. Today however, the decision to insert Joel Quenneville in place of “Savvy” … [Read more...] about The Quenneville Effect
Q & A with Coach Q.
Paul M. Banks interviews Joel Quenneville Quenneville talked about the team's recent skid, following the franchise record winning streak that preceeded it... “I think the whole process is going to be good for us, during that stretch pucks were going in for us left and right, but lately they’re all low scoring affairs and we have to be ready to play that game because … [Read more...] about Q & A with Coach Q.