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Brett Sonne, Diamond in the Rough

Since the lockout that canceled the 2004-2005 season, the Blues have been known to draftexciting, quality players.  Everyone knows Oshie, Perron, Berglund and will eventually know Schwartz, Tarasenko,…Read More

Jake Allen, Can He Follow Ben Bishop?

Hello everyone, I will be the new “Prospects” column writer for Bleedin’ Blue.  I am not your typical writer.  I am a fan like all of you and have opinions just like all of you. I have been…Read More

Kubina On Trading Block

The Tampa Bay Lighting kept defensemen Pavel Kubina out of practice today, prompting questions about Kubina’s future with the organization. Steve Yzerman, the Lighting’s General Manager,…Read More

Blues on the Road as Issues at Home Near Completion

The Blues kick off one of their most difficult stretches of the season right off the bat as they take to the road for 8 of their next 9 games. The ‘Note take on the Dallas Stars tonight at the American…Read More

Chat With Rivermen Broadcaster, Brendan Burke

We recently got a chance to sit down and send some questions the way of the Brendan Burke, the radio broadcaster and director of communications for the Peoria Rivermen. Brendan was kind enough to answer…Read More

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Roster Breakdowns – 7th D & More

We are finally coming to a close of our roster break downs with just one more post after this. We’ve…Read More

Blues Cut Roster Down To 29

The St. Louis Blues announced today that they have cut the roster from 41 to 29 by sending 12 players…Read More

Blues Reduce Roster By Eleven

The St. Louis Blues have cut their roster by eleven today, sending a handful of forwards back to Juniors…Read More

Roster Breakdowns – First D Pairing

We are now well into the roster breakdowns as we wrapped up the forwards yesterday by looking out the…Read More

Prospects Update – Kids Are Alright

I wanted to get a good look at the prospects today, seeing as the St. Louis Blues prospect team is set…Read More

Where Does He Fit?

With great depth, comes great competition. That is what the Blues have this coming season in all aspects on the roster this season. This year, however, there will be competition for every single roster…Read More

Young Alumni Series; Jake Allen

The following series will come to you between one and two times per week over the duration of the offseason. Young Alumni, title borrowed from Maritime’s song off the album “We, The Vehicles”,…Read More

Keep the Car Running; Wild at St. Louis Blues Preview

Not much can be said in the turnaround time between a home and home series, especially when both teams have been written out of the playoffs equation. On the contrary, much can be said about the St. Louis…Read More

Pietrangelo Out With Injury

As if things weren’t bad enough on the injury front for the St. Louis Blues, the team suffered another blow on Tuesday when defenseman Alex Pietrangelo suffered an upper-body injury. Pietrangelo…Read More

Canes Dismiss Blues In SO

After the first period of Saturday night’s loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, I thought we were in for a long, disappointing night. The Canes came out flying and outshot the Blues 16-6. The only reason…Read More

Another Tough Loss For The Note

The losing streak moved to four on Wednesday night as the Blues were handled by the Capitals 4-1. The Note certainly had their chances in the game, as they outshot the Caps 38-26, but as has been a trend…Read More

Avs Bury Blues, Wings Up Next

Looking at the schedule, we knew this was going to be a tough week for the Blues, especially considering how the team has been playing as of late. Things couldn’t have started much worse, as the…Read More

Cole Out, Pietrangelo In

First off, I just want to say thank you to the guys from Sportstown Chicago and the Blue Line Radio show for having me on as a guest tonight. We discussed all about the Blues and their upcoming season,…Read More

Blues Getting Roster Set

Opening day is less than a week away, and the Blues’ roster is starting to come into focus. The team sent five players back to Peoria today, including TJ Hensick, Ryan Reaves, David Spina, Dean…Read More

Blues Prospects Finish Strong

The St. Louis Blues prospect team finished strong as they beat the Columbus Blues Jackets prospect team 5-2 this afternoon. The only action in the first period was a couple of fighting majors handed…Read More

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