Report: Blues Searching for a Top-Two Defenseman

Report: Blues Searching for a Top-Two Defenseman

An article out of the Edmonton Journal reports that Blues are looking for a top-two defenseman that they can pair with Alex Pietrangelo. This report mentions that several scouts believe the Blues would be willing to trade either T.J. Oshie or David Perron in order to secure a quality partner for Alex Pietrangelo. It’s important not to completely take this report as fact but it is worth noting that this sort of speculation has more credibility than most. Read more.

Tom Stillman’s Group Revealed & the Return of Brett Hull

Stillman’s Group Revealed & the Return of Brett Hull

Yesterday it was reported that the sale of the St. Louis Blues was finished and needed final approval by the NHL before closing on Wednesday. Today grants us an opportunity to look a bit more closely at Tom Stillman and his group to see exactly who the new owners of the Blues are and what businesses they are tied to. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that a familiar name – Brett Hull – is set to be named to a management position once the new buyers take over. Read more.

Report: Sale of the Blues to Close Wednesday

Sale of the Blues to Close Wednesday 

It’s been pretty tough to lift fans’ spirits in the wake of the team’s disappointing exit from the playoffs on Sunday afternoon. However, a recent report regarding the team’s sale should make you smile. David Shoalts reports that the sale of the St. Louis Blues to the group lead by Tom Stillman has been completed. The sale just needs final approval before the sale officially closes on Wednesday. The team appears to finally have an owner. Read more.

Blues Give an Improved Effort, Can’t Avoid Sweep

Blues Give an Improved Effort, Can’t Avoid Sweep

The St. Louis Blues played their best hockey of the second round in the second and third period of Game 4. However, it takes more than two quality periods to win a game and it takes several more to be competitive in a second round playoff series. Ultimately the Blues came up short, repeatedly, and were their own worst enemy in a series that saw the club come unhinged and play their worst hockey of 2011-12. Read more.

Ryan Reaves & Ian Cole In, Crombeen & Colaiacovo Out

Reaves & Cole In, Crombeen & Colaiacovo Out

It was clear the St. Louis Blues were going to make some roster changes heading into Game 4. Realistically, the team probably should have made some changes prior to Game 3. The changes have finally arrived. Ryan Reaves will join the lineup while B.J. Crombeen is removed. Defensively, the Blues will use Ian Cole over Carlo Colaiacovo. Read more.

One Game at a Time

One Game at a Time

The Blues are on the brink of elimination heading into Game 4 on Sunday afternoon. The task is daunting and overwhelming. The team needs to win four consecutive games. Based on how badly the Blues have been beaten in games one through three, the task at hand seems nearly impossible. The Blues and their fans need to keep things in perspective and remember – one game at a time. Read more.

Brian Elliott Loses Focus, Blues Lose Game 3

Brian Elliott Loses Focus, Blues Lose Game 3

The St. Louis Blues are one loss away from being swept out of the playoffs by the Los Angeles Kings. The Blues looked their best of the series in Game 3 but a brutal performance from Brian Elliott combined with some foolish penalties derailed the team’s hopes of jumping back into this series. The Blues now face a daunting task of trying to come back from a three games to zero hole – a feat that has only occurred three times in NHL history. Read more.

Alex Pietrangelo to Play in Game 3

Alex Pietrangelo to Play in Game 3

Sigh of relief. Alex Pietrangelo will play for the St. Louis Blues tonight in Game 3. Pietrangelo’s status was uncertain today until Ken Hitchcock announced to various media members that the defenseman will indeed be in the lineup in a pivotal game for the Blues. Read more.

Keys to Success for the Blues in Game 3

Keys to Success for the Blues in Game 3

Tonight is the most important game of the year for the St. Louis Blues and potentially their biggest game in roughly a decade. Trailing 0-2 in their second round series against the Los Angeles Kings the Blues haven’t been able to put all the pieces together to top the tenacious Kings. What must the team do in Game 3 to avoid a huge 0-3 hole? Read more.

Game 3 Watch Party at the Kiel Club in Peabody Opera House

Game 3 Watch Party at the Kiel Club in Peabody Opera House

The St. Louis Blues might be out of town for their next game but that doesn’t mean you have to stay home to watch Game 3. The Blues are hosting a watch party for Game 3 at the Kiel Club inside Peabody Opera House. Admission is free and you’ll have the chance to win some prizes while watching the Blues battle in Los Angeles. Doors open at 8:00pm, puck drops at 9:00pm. Read more.