There is no question Joe Sakic was a spectacular professional ice hockey player. His leadership on and off the ice drove the team to success. Although there have been some questions regarding choices made during his time in the Colorado Avalanche management roles, he’s proven worthy in all positions. What is so amazing about the […]

One of the most important keys to a team’s success is chemistry and health. With the announcement of the Return to Play plan, one of the most daunting questions is how will the players regain this essential aspect? Can the St. Louis Blues establish the repertoire and bond between players on and off the ice to win another Stanley Cup?   Importance of Chemistry The current Stanley Cup champions contributed so […]

With the announcement of a 24-team playoff structure on the table, the St. Louis Blues will have a bye in the first round. How it will play out could pose as a good or bad situation. It’s a difficult call. Can the Blues defend the Stanley Cup in this new arrangement?   Where We Left Off   The Blues originally had 15 games scheduled for March/April […]

Since they joined the NHL in 1979-80, the Colorado Avalanche/Quebec Nordiques franchise has employed 15 head coaches, nine in Quebec and seven in Denver. Accomplishments, achievements and statistics were considered choosing the top five. The team as a whole improved after it moved to Denver in the 1995-96 season, which is a reflection of their […]

Several NHL awards are given to players, coaches and management for exceptional performance in a season. There are only a couple of St. Louis Blues contenders for these awards – not because there aren’t exceptional players on the roster, but because they play together as a team. The most coveted award the Blues were contending […]

When looking at the best defensemen in NHL history, only a few donned the Blue Note. Not known as a defensive team in their 53-year history, the St. Louis Blues have produced few elite, notable D-men.  The ‘Over 400-Point’ Club – MacInnis and Pietrangelo Only two defensive players have scored over 400 points in their […]

The Colorado Avalanche have depth in net with six goaltenders between the NHL and their AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles. Philipp Grubauer began the season as the starter with Pavel Francouz as the backup. In most cases, that’s all the goaltending a team would need, but not this season and not for the Avalanche. Injuries […]

Colorado Avalanche elite, Nathan MacKinnon, notched his 300th career assist against the Detroit Red Wings on March 2 and sits in fifth place for points leaders in the league. Only one other top-five points leader is on a team with more points than the Avalanche. Colorado has depth and they’re showing it. As amazing as MacKinnon […]

Impressive defensive pairings are noteworthy. Colton Parayko and Marco Scandella are headliners. The newest addition to the St. Louis Blues can’t fill Jay Bouwmeester’s skates, nor would he want to. The fact is, they play a similar style, which is what general manager Doug Armstrong was counting on. The new pair has six points combined in […]

The top of the Western Conference is a close head-to-head-to-head race between the St. Louis Blues, Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche. Injuries, inconsistency and scheduling could factor into the competition down the stretch. The Avalanche are at a disadvantage with injuries, but they have won games in similar situations in the past and may do […]

It’s ironic that sports can bring some people together while breaking others apart. Competition and rivalry are a part of all sports but when something traumatic happens, everyone plays for the same team. Related: Blues Have Options if Pietrangelo Goes St. Louis Blues defenseman Jay Bouwmeester’s cardiac event has proven that. The hockey community has […]

Nothing can prepare you for witnessing a medical emergency during a live sporting event. That rang true for hockey fans at the Honda Center in Anaheim and those watching on the live broadcast Tuesday night. St. Louis Blues’ defenseman Jay Bouwmeester collapsed on the bench 7:50 into the first period. The chaos surrounding the incident generated […]

With two Stanley Cups and six Hockey Hall of Famers in their 41-year franchise history, the Quebec Nordiques/Colorado Avalanche have had six 100-plus point players on their team. The club has had at least one of these elite players on the squad in 14 different seasons. Only two players were with the Avalanche and only […]

The 2020 All-Star Game was exactly as expected: quintessentially, St. Louis. The St. Louis Blues had four players representing the Central Division and head coach Craig Berube was behind the bench. Even with those powerhouses in place, the Central lost and the Pacific won. No matter. The weekend fanfare, with alumni, St. Louis natives and […]

What team you root for is usually determined at a young age, influenced by your parents and where you were born. It’s easy to choose a team when you come from a big market location. What do you do when you’re from a city that didn’t have a hockey team when you were growing up? […]

The St. Louis Blues and Colorado Avalanche are now split with two home wins each. It’s quite a different picture from the Blues’ sweep of the Avalanche last season. Although they’re division rivals and should have a heated presence when they play each other, they actually don’t. Neither team acquired a fighting penalty in any […]

Although the fans voted David Perron on to the All-Star roster, there are several reasons the St. Louis Blues forward earned the honor. He’s on pace for a career-high season, coming through in clutch situations. In a way, he’s also the team’s franchise player. His loyalty to the Blues, improvement throughout his career and outstanding […]

Success or failure depends on the team as a whole and its leader. This is true for any team and more so for the Colorado Avalanche. Coach Jared Bednar has proven he can guide his team to win games. It has taken some time to get where he is now, but it’s been a learning […]

The St. Louis Blues are relishing a five-game win streak but don’t be fooled. They’re not sitting back on their heels. They were hard-fought wins but even when they aren’t playing their best, they find a way to win. Outstanding goaltending, a shining prospect and hard work from the team as a whole are contributing […]

It’s been about six months since the Colorado Avalanche chose eight players in the 2019 NHL Draft. To establish an increase in depth the last few years, the Avalanche picked players that should excel in their system. Are these youngsters earning their place on the team? The Top Three Bowen Byram Defenseman Bowen Byram was […]