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The St. Louis Blues Prepare For Game 4 In The Playoffs Against The Los Angeles Kings

As the St. Louis Blues prepare for game four on Monday in Los Angeles, all of us hardcore Blues fans hope they can shrug off the loss from Saturday night and focus on working together as a team and making…Read More

The St Louis Blues Suffer A Loss On Sunday @ Colorado. The Blues Battle Colorado Again On Tuesday While Trying To Grasp A Playoff Position

What a brutal game last night between the St. Louis Blues and the Colorado Avalanche.  I’m not referring to an excessive amount of brutal hits during the game, I am referring to the ghastly amount of…Read More

Backes and the Blues outlast Blue Jackets, 3-1

The St. Louis Blues played another big game Friday night and picked up another HUGE 2 points, beating the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1 at Scottrade Center on goals from Chris Stewart, David Backes, and Patrik…Read More

David Backes Has Opportunity To Lead St. Louis Blues Through Tough Road

“Buying-in” and “selling-out” are great buzz words. But it’s time for the St. Louis Blues to start performing regardless of what is being bought or sold. If the Blues are going to make a serious…Read More

Muzzin, Kings comeback to beat Blues 6-4

 Jake Muzzin and the Kings came back from a 2-goal deficit Tuesday night to beat the St. Louis Blues 6-4 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The game featured 10 goals, two goalie changes, and 54 penalty…Read More

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O Captain! My Captain!

The Captaincy is a difficult position. Inherently, it is a multiplier of a player’s pressure; he…Read More

David Backes is Going Back to School… For Show and Tell

Normally when the St. Louis Blues offer a chance to interact with the Blues it is for a pre-game penalty…Read More

David Backes and Barret Jackman Take Part in Great American Pooch Smooch & Kitty Kiss

On February 10th, St. Louis Blues Captain David Backes and defenseman Barret Jackman visited two local…Read More

The St. Louis Blues Search for Consistency

After one of the most successful seasons in the team’s history, the St. Louis Blues have struggled…Read More

St. Louis Blues’ 2013 Campaign: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

Coming into this season, it seemed as if everything in the world was going in the Note’s favor.…Read More

David Backes’ Phantom Head Contact Major Should Be Wake Up Call To NHL

Through the first two periods of Friday’s game against Detroit, I’m sure many Blues fans…Read More

David Backes’ Major Penalty is Rescinded by NHL

Referees in the NHL are known for favoring the Red Wings and Friday was no exception to that.  While…Read More

David Backes Can Credit His Development To His Roots In Lincoln

Lincoln, Nebraska is not necessarily a place you think of when you think of the word “hockey.”…Read More

Back To Square One

The NHL and the Players Association met in Toronto on Thursday to discuss the league’s CBA offer…Read More

Sochi Olympics: Which Blues Will Make The Cut?

With the 2014 Winter Olympics are quickly approaching, (and who knows, it may be the next real hockey…Read More

Backes Is a Perfect Fit at Captain

While the Captain of a team may be somewhat overrated, it is definitely a very important role on the…Read More

2014 Olympics – Canada or USA?

Recently on ESPN.com, there have been a slew of articles referencing the upcoming 2014 Olympics in Sochi,…Read More

2012-2013 Fantasy Hockey Preview: St. Louis Blues

To appeal to more hockey fans who enjoy fantasy sports, Bleedin’ Blue will begin to cover fantasy…Read More

St. Louis Blues – 2012 Central Division Preview

2011-2012 Recap Season Review: The Blues’ disappointing playoff defeat doesn’t do justice…Read More

Player Recap: David Backes

The Blueshirt captain had another strong season in St. Louis, leading the Blues with 54 points and 24…Read More