Video: Tarasenko Records a Hat Trick in the KHL


Tarasenko Records a Hat Trick
in the KHL


Vladimir Tarasenko just keeps on impressing. Following his “magical” shootout goal during the KHL All-Star Game, Tarasenko returned to action and scored three very impressive goals for SKA St. Petersburgh. Should Tarasenko’s success in Russia get Blues fans excited or should it give us more reasons to worry that the talented forward won’t leave the KHL for the NHL? Read more.

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Berglund Awakens, Blues Start Their Break


Berglund Awakens, Blues Start Their Break

Patrik Berglund

Earlier today I posted an article about Patrik Berglund’s struggles and how he has fallen well below the point-per-game pace we saw in 2010-11. I discussed whether a trade was a possibility and how any deal involving #21 would be a difficult one to execute. Well, Berglund responded. Something, potentially the article from earlier (One can dream), spurred Berglund on to his best and most impressive performance of the year as the Blues fell to the Penguins in a shootout. Now the Blues will enjoy some significant time off as the NHL takes its All-Star break. Read more.

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Behind the Numbers: Patrik Berglund


Behind the Numbers:
Patrik Berglund

Patrik Berglund

If you’ve followed the St. Louis Blues this year you are well aware that Patrik Berglund has struggled this season. Heading into tonight’s game against Pittsburgh, Berglund had 18 points through 48 games and has often looked like a different version of the player we saw in 2010-11. With fans clamoring for a change and urging the team to shop Berglund, we take a quick look behind the numbers to see just how badly Berglund has struggled this season. Read more.

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Blues Fall to Detroit 3-1, Plenty Still to Learn


Blues Fall to Detroit 3-1, Plenty Still to Learn 

Chris Stewart

The St. Louis / Detroit rivalry has reached a new level of intensity. The Blues fell to the Red Wings by a score of 3-1 on Monday night in a game that saw just how much the Blues still have to learn on their road to becoming a true threat in the West. It was an emotional, physical game that saw both sides lose their cool on a regular basis as the game ticked down. The Blues came out flying, disrupting Detroit in the first only to succumb to Detroit’s second and third period efforts. Read more.

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All-Star Break Checklist for the St. Louis Blues


All-Star Break Checklist for the
St. Louis Blues

St. Louis Blues

Following a huge game against the Red Wings tonight and a big test against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday the St. Louis Blues will enjoy a lengthy amount of time off as the league takes a break for the All-Star festivities. Following their game on Tuesday the Blues won’t have another contest until Friday, February 3rd when they host the Los Angeles Kings at the Scottrade Center. With only Brian Elliott participating in the All-Star Game in Ottawa, the rest of the club has a checklist of items to address during their sizable break. Read more.

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Video: Tarasenko’s Magical Shootout Goal


Tarasenko’s Magical Shootout Goal


Vladimir Tarasenko put on a bit of a magic show during the KHL’s All-Star festivities. Competing in the shootout contest, Tarasenko used the force to send the goaltender the wrong way before recalling the puck and sliding it into an empty net. This great bit of trickery is unfortunately pulled off with a very basic solution (string and tape) but the result was a fantastic one. The attempt is pretty impressive even upon multiple viewings, but even Tank’s bit of magic wasn’t enough to get even the slightest reaction from the stoic Russian commentators. Read more.

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Halak Shuts Out Edmonton, Ties Grant Fuhr’s Mark


Halak Shuts Out Edmonton, Ties Grant Fuhr’s Mark

Jaroslav Halak

Jaroslav Halak posted his fourth shutout (and third in four games) in a 1-0 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night. The win wasn’t pretty. The Blues narrowly escaped with the victory after an impressive performance from Edmonton’s Nikolai Khabibulin. It wasn’t until late in the third period that Alex Pietrangelo finally broke the tie, giving Halak his 13th win of the year and fourth shutout of the season. With four clean sheets in 2011-12, Halak now has 11 as a member of the St. Louis Blues – a mark that ties former netminder Grant Fuhr. Read more.

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Brian Elliott Signs a New Two-Year Extension


Brian Elliott Signs a New Two-Year Extension

Brian Elliott

Brian Elliott has been one of the biggest surprises in the NHL so far in 2011-12. As a result, Elliott was rewarded for his first half heroics by being named to the 2012 All-Star Game set to take place in Ottawa. The Blues went a step further and rewarded Elliott for his play with a new two-year contract extension, as reported by the team’s official Twitter account. Elliott’s new deal will pay him $1.7 million in 2012-13 and $1.9 million in 2013-14. Read more.

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Will T.J. Hensick See NHL Time this Year?


Will T.J. Hensick See NHL Time this Year?

T.J. Hensick

As a whole, the St. Louis Blues are nearly at 100% health. Alex Steen, Kris Russell and Kent Huskins are all quickly traveling down the path to a clean bill of health and Andy McDonald isn’t too far behind. While the Blues are fortunate in having so many players nearly back to active duty, it’s still necessary to see how things are going in Peoria in case the Blues need to bring someone up. With that we ask – will T.J. Hensick see any NHL time with the Blues in 2011-12? Read more.

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Video: T.J. Oshie’s Game-Winning Goal Against Dallas


T.J. Oshie’s Game-Winning Goal Against Dallas


T.J. Oshie has a knack for scoring huge timely goals for the St. Louis Blues. Last night was no different. The Blues found themselves deadlocked after two periods with the Dallas Stars in a game that saw the Blues have numerous chances pass by unconverted. With just over eight minutes left in the third, it took a moment of pure brilliance from both David Perron and Oshie to carry the Blues to another huge victory. Read more.

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