Throwback Thursday: Remembering the 2001-2002 Blues

On this Thursday, February 7th, 2019, let’s take a look back at the 2001-2002 St. Louis Blues. Why? Because it’s Throwback Thursday, and anything goes.

Here’s a look back at the team. Enjoy!

• Joel Quenneville was the Head Coach
• Of course, Mike Kitchen was the Assistant Coach
• A very young Ray Barile was the Athletic Trainer
• As well as a young Bert Godin was the Equipment Manager
• Good ‘ol Bob Plager was the Director of Professional Scouting
• Alain Vingeault (yes, THAT Alain Vingeault) was the Professional Scout
• Fred Brathwaite was entering his first season with the Blues
• Daniel Corso had played his rookie season, and ready for Year 2 with the Note
• Pavol Demitra was hitting his stride with the team (RIP)
• Dallas Drake was ready to play his second season after being acquired through Free Agency
• Mike Eastwood was gearing up to be a PK specialist after leading the NHL with five short handed assists during the 2000-2001 season
• Jeff Finley was on his way becoming a journeyman, appearing for his sixth NHL club
• Sean Hill was entering his second year with the Blues
• Brent Johnson was getting ready to become an NHL-regular
• Mike Keane signed in Free Agency
• Alexander Khavanov was ready to make more Blues memories after recording the game-tying goal in the Blues historic 6-5 OT win in Toronto on November 29, 2000
• Reed Low was ready to keep dropping the mitts in his second season with the club
• Al MacInnis was continuing to do Al MacInnis things (what more can be said?)
• Jamal Mayers was ready to produce points, after recording his first 20+ point season the year before
• Scott Mellanby was gearing up to bring his greatness with the Panthers over to his first full season with the Blues
• Tyson Nash was eager to keep growing after setting career highs in goals and points in the previous season
• Rich Pilon had just signed with St. Louis in Free Agency
• Chris Pronger was getting ready to continue to hit and demolish the opposition
• Bryce Salvador was entering his second season with the club
• Cory Stillman was ready for his first full season with the Blues after 7 seasons in Calgary
• Keith Tkachuk was also gearing up for his first full season with the Blues after producing greatness in Winnipeg/Phoenix
• Doug Weight was excited for his first year with the Note after being traded from Edmonton
• Scott Young was looking for another career year after establishing career highs in goals and points the year before
• Barret Jackman and Mike Van Ryn were on the cusp of making the roster
• Christian Backman, Petr Cajanek, and Jay McClement were still prospects in the system