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Armstrong Is Putting Faith In The Blues’ Youth
The Blues have a leadership vacuum and need the young players to fill it.
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2016 NHL Free Agency
Blues, Schwartz Agree To Five Year Deal
The forward's extension keep him a Blue through 2021.
Blues, Ty Rattie Agree To One Year Deal
The move is a reasonable one, but it doesn't mean that Rattie will see a ton of ice time.
Jaden Schwartz Files For Arbitration
It’s just another facet of the business side of the game
It’s time to believe in Jake Allen
25 year old represents new young wave with Blues
Offseason make 2016-17 Blues unpredictable
Lighter and unpredictable, this winter's Blues are a different breed
Steve Ott Signs With Detroit Red Wings
Finally, the Blues have found a way to fuck Detroit.
The Blues offseason isn't as bad as you think.
Doug Armstrong's moves have been questioned, but they could have been worse.
Captain Backes: A true tough guy worth saluting
The departing center leaves a big gap in St. Louis as he leaves
David Backes Pens Farewell Letter To St. Louis
A great mixture of emotions and thankful for an amazing decade of my life! Farewell @StLouisBlues #BleedBlue pic.twitter.com/AyYSSOqj06
— David Backes (@dbackes42) July 1, 2016
The former captain has moved on, but it sounds like he'll be one of the many former St. Louis athletes to find his way back. I for one look forward to the day when the team's front office includes Backes and Barret Jackman.
Blues Sign Carter Hutton, Extend Jake Allen
There's no 1A/1B tandem in St. Louis anymore.
Troy Brouwer Signs With Calgary Flames
Brouwer was already building a house there.
David Backes Signs With Boston Bruins
It's time for the Blues to start searching for a new captain.
David Perron Returns To Blues On Two-Year Deal
Chances are good that he'll get more playing time than Magnus Paajarvi.
David Backes Hitting Open Market
Looks like David Backes going to market. STL took a run at re-signing him this morning. BOS significant interest in Backes.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) July 1, 2016
This, of course, doesn't mean that he won't be re-signed, but it makes the possibility of the Blues losing their captain even greater.
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NHL Free Agency Day Stream: What Will Backes Do?
What kind of magic will Doug Armstrong work today - or will the Blues have a quiet beginning to free agency?
NHL Free Agency Day Open Thread
Will the Blues sign any new additions? Will Troy Brouwer or David Backes find a new place to call home? Share and discuss today's events here.
Get Steve Ott-a here
As the free agency window sets to officially open for business later this morning . . . I remind you that the Blues should not re-sign Steve Ott. There are plenty of reasons why, but I only have a few.
Is Shattenkirk's Price Tag Scaring Away Suitors?
The trade everyone expected at the draft failed to materialize.
Kyle Brodziak Re-Signs With Blues For Two Seasons
The fourth line center proved to be a solid UFA signing last season.
Brian Elliott Requested Trade, Per Doug Armstrong
GM Doug Armstrong discusses the Brian Elliott trade in this exclusive interview. #stlblues #NHLDrafthttps://t.co/JqRWy8995d
— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) June 25, 2016
It appears that Brian Elliott didn't have a desire to be part of a 1A/1B tandem again, which is understandable considering that how he played in the playoffs and down the stretch would've solidified him as a starter on nearly any other team.
Doug Armstrong To Pursue Goalie In Free Agency
Doug Armstrong says he'll be hitting the market for another goalie, most likely through free agency.
— Craig Custance (@CraigCustance) June 25, 2016
Apparently Armstrong is not content with Anders Nilsson. The trick is getting someone of Elliott's skill set with a comparable cap hit. Personal opinion: that's going to be difficult to do.
Thank you Brian Elliott for a helluva run
The 31 year old departs in a tough but understandable trade
Blues Trade Brian Elliott To Calgary Flames
The Moose Era in St. Louis is over.
David Backes should get a chance to retire a Blue
Signing him to an extension of reasonable length this offseason would go a long way toward that end, but considering the shelf life of power forwards, it may end up being the last deal he signs. I've heard of worse ideas.
Scottie Upshall Re-signed To One Year Deal
But is his penalty-killing worth stealing ice time away from Rattie?
Blues Bring Back Jaskin For Two More Seasons
Ken Hitchcock's current doghouse resident will be back.
Backes Puts Home Up For Sale - Everybody Panic.
Anyone in the market for a reasonably priced bungalow?