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Can the Offense Rebound?


Can the Offense Rebound?

UNIONDALE, NY - MARCH 11: Brad Boyes #22 of the St. Louis Blues skates against the New York Islanders at the Nassau Coliseum on March 11, 2010 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Paul Kariya is not going to play in the 2010-11 season. Keith Tkachuk has retired. Lars Eller was shipped to Montreal as a member of the Jaroslav Halak trade. Aside from signing Vladimir Sobotka, the team has done little in terms of adding new faces amongst the forwards. Will the offense rebound from last season and be a force in 2010-11?

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Blues Still Searching for an Investor


Blues Still Searching for an Investor

St. Louis Blues president John Davidson speaks about player Keith Tkachuk during a press conference honoring Tkachuk for his years of service to hockey, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis on April 13, 2010. Tkachuk played in his last NHL game on April 9, 2010 after 19 seasons in the NHL. On November 30, 2008, Tkachuk scored goal number 511, giving him 1,000 NHL points for his career. He becomes only the sixth American, and 72nd overall to achieve that milestone. UPI/BIll Greenblatt Photo via Newscom

While the majority of the focus this summer has fallen on what the Blues have done to improve their product on the ice, a huge issue still is hanging over the club’s head – the search for a new investor.

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Brett Hull Statue Unveiling on Opening Night


Brett Hull Statue Unveiling on
Opening Night

The St. Louis Blues will unveil a statue honoring Brett Hull on the team’s first home game of the season on October 9th.

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Will Dish Network and Fox Sports Midwest Reach a Deal?


Will Dish Network and Fox Sports
Midwest Reach a Deal?

It was quite the surprise last season. Seemingly out of left field, Dish Network customers were informed they would miss 35 St. Louis Blues games during the 2009-10 season. There was no advance notice. Rather, as Dish subscribers viewed their telecast, the game cut out and instead showed other programming, leaving many uncertain as to what had just happened. Will this whole mess get resolved before the 2010-11 season?

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Weaver Signs in Florida


Weaver Signs in Florida

St. Louis Blues Mike Weaver skates towards the puck during the first period against the Chicago Blackhawks at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis on March 30, 2010. UPI/Bill Greenblatt Photo via Newscom

According to multiple sources, Mike Weaver has signed a two-year contract with the Florida Panthers worth $1.8 million.

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Erik Johnson Signs Two-Year Deal


Erik Johnson Signs Two-Year Deal

The Blues recently signed David Perron to a new two-year deal and now Erik Johnson has one of his own. Believed to be the future leader of the team’s defense, Johnson is the proud owner of a new two-year, $5.2 million contract that averages to $2.6 million each season.

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Blues Deal King to Washington


Blues Deal King to Washington

Recently the Blues signed Cam Janssen to a new deal, making it clear which direction the club was preparing to go. Today, DJ King was dealt to Washington in exchange for Stefan Della Rovere, ending the era of two major fighters in St. Louis.

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Perron Signs Two-Year Deal


Perron Signs Two-Year Deal

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 11: David Perron #57 of the St. Louis Blues skates against he Los Angeles Kings at the Staples Center on December 11, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

The news around the NHL is entirely focused on Ilya Kovalchuk and his rejected contract, but the Blues made a huge majority of their fans very happy today by signing David Perron to a new two-year deal.

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Wishlist: Alexander Frolov


Wishlist: Alexander Frolov

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 05: Alexander Frolov #24 of the Los Angeles Kings waits to faceoff against the St. Louis Blues at Staples Center on December 5, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Ranked second on Yahoo’s top-30 forward list of remaining free agents not named Kovalchuk, Alexander Frolov is still lingering on the market. While I can’t see the Blues splashing out on a name as notable as Frolov’s, a blogger can dream, right?

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Darryl Sydor Retires


Darryl Sydor Retires

Darryl Sydor only spent one season with the Blues, but he made a significant impact during his brief stint with the organization. Sydor has announced his retirement and will step in as an assistant coach for the AHL’s Houston Aeros.

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