All Entries Tagged With: "Andy McDonald"
The 20 most overpaid NHLers making more than $4.0M per year
More than one quarter into the 2011-12 NHL season, it’s time to have a look at the most overpaid NHLers who don’t contribute as much as their team and the general manger who signed them would like. Please note that I have not included players whose contract is buried in the AHL or oversees such [...]
St. Louis Blues Trade Deadline FAQ
It’s darn near impossible to avoid trade chatter these days. Fans want to know what’s going on and how ripples across the league may effect their team. Hockey gods know they’re never afraid of asking questions. The great proliferation of information just makes it that much easier. For bloggers and MSM members alike, we have [...]
Blues Place Ty Conklin on Waivers | David Perron Recovery FYI
Conklin On Waivers As initially reported by Bob McKenzie of TSN and Kevin Allen of USA Today, the St. Louis Blues have placed backup netminder Ty Conklin on waivers. While the move has yet to be confirmed by the Blues, through the local media or on their website, it’s safe to assume that Conklin’s [...]
The Dollars In & Out of the Blues Blockbuster Trade
The after effects of the blockbuster deal between the St. Louis Blues and Colorado Avalanche have been most obvious on the ice. What about off the ice? Not just in the “human element” way of leaving a home and good friends in a familiar locker room behind for a new experience. What about the financial [...]
A Small Step in the Right Direction for the Blues | Blues vs. Bolts Gameday
That’s One Kudos to the St. Louis Blues. Though they played a fairly sloppy game at times with the Edmonton Oilers they displayed the most resiliency they have in a month. When Edmonton pushed early and piled on the shots, the Blues bent and never really broke. When scoring chances came, they finished them. Hits [...]
Blues Gameday: An Important Game & Big Returns
The hockey drought in St. Louis ends Friday as the Blues (22-20-7, 51 Points) take on the Edmonton Oilers (15-27-8, 38 Points). An Important Game & Big Returns The Note’s first game since January 26th comes at a critical juncture. A poor performance in January has earned the Blues a tie for 14th in the [...]
Questioning The Cornerstone? | Major Injury Update & Trade Ramifications | Claim Nabakov?
Just Saying… Erik Johnson Some days Erik Johnson just can’t win for losing. In the Blues 4-3 OT loss to the Evil Empire the brain vapor miscues began and ended with the top pick in 2006 Patrick Eaves game opening goal came on a quick feed by Henrik Zetterberg from the far wall to the [...]
Oshie’s Return Sparks 2-1 Win Over LA | McDonald Skates | Trade Rumor Variables
What A Difference An Oshie Makes There is no “I” in “Team”, but there is a “me”. Meaning it takes individuals knowing their job and executing plays within their role. Not taking on the opponent like a counter productive one man show. Last night’s 2-1 St. Louis Blues victory over the Los Angeles Kings is [...]
Blues Sign Kyle Wellwood & Bluenotes
So, Bob McKenzie was right… The St. Louis Blues finally got all of the KHL kinks worked out of the Kyle Wellwood situation. They announced Monday he has signed a 1 year contract valued at $650,000 (prorated). He will not be eligible to play for the Blues AHL affiliate, the Peoria Rivermen, due to signing [...]
Blues Blow Another One | Big Test Coming in California | Bluenotes: McRae & Wellwood
Two Breakdowns Do Blues In In the St. Louis Blues 4-3 loss to the Phoenix Coyotes it was two lapses in play that tore away two points in a key match-up for playoff positioning. After a fairly well played opening 20 minutes the Blues came out lame yet again. The Yotes pushed the pace and [...]
Blues Look To Rebound Against Coyotes
*Reminder: Game starts at 8:00pm. FSMW & KMOX 1120 AM will still carry the game. Just a little dancing around Versus blackout rules. – The Phoenix Coyotes (19-13-9, 47 points) were just in town for a New Year’s Eve party, but make their second and final appearance at Scottrade Center. Did the players only closed [...]
All I Want For Christmas…
It’s the last game before the Christmas and the St. Louis Blues have a had a tough time making it to the unofficial mid point of the NHL season. Injuries and ownership issues have held back the Blues from making the strides that about everyone involved in St. Louis hockey thought would come. Bluenote Nation [...]
Blues Lose McDonald & Making Up The Difference (Updated: Concussion Confirmed)
Update 11:50am: Per Lou Korac St louis Blues Head Coach David Payne has confirmed Andy McDonald is out an indefinite period of time with a concussion. —(Previous Story)— Surviving an extended period minus David Perron and TJ Oshie was already a nearly impossible task for the St. Louis Blues. One made infinitely more difficult when [...]
Blues Best Predators in a 2-1 SO Win
The Nashville Predators dropped a 2-1 shootout decision to the St. Louis Blues in the Bridgestone Arena as Andy McDonald accounted for both the Blues goals. His first tally came just nine seconds into the game as his shot hit the stick of Kevin Klein and fluttered over the glove of netminder Pekka Rinne. McDonald [...]
Fantasy Impact: St. Louis Blues vs New Jersey Devils
Own any St. Louis Blues or New Jersey Devils players in your fantasy league or pool? Here is some news you can use. Team Matchup New Jersey and St. Louis have split their series since the lockout. Both sides have won two of four games. The Devils are 4-7-0 on the road and St. Louis [...]
Fantasy Impact: St. Louis Blues vs. Ottawa Senators
Own any St. Louis Blues or Ottawa Senators players in your fantasy league or pool? Here is some news you can use. Team Matchup Ottawa has won every contest against the Blues since the lockout. A perfect 4-0. However, St. Louis is 6-0-1 on Scottrade Center ice this season. Starting Netminders Brian Elliot [...]
Blues Lose 6-3 to Avalanche | Defense Cracking Under Pressure | Evil Emprire Next
The St. Louis Blues skid reaches four games as the defense cracks under pressure. It doesnt get any easier with Detroit next up. Blues News and Notes.
The Two Line Pass: Andy Strickland
“When you look at the Blues right now, defensively, who’s been more consistent than this guy? Nobody. I’m impressed by what I’ve seen from him.”-True Hockey’s Andy Strickland on Alex Pietrangelo
Injuries Finally Caught Up With The Blues
The last time the Blues dressed a healthy line up was October 23rd. In a 1-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins Roman Polak would fall victim to Sidney Crosby’s skate. Slicing his wrist and severing a tendon. The initial prognosis was a few days rest. That turned in to surgery and a, eight week shelving. Then the bottom falls out.
The Two Line Pass: Week 1
“I don’t think Eric Brewer will ever be able to endear himself to the fans…It’s a situation where he is wrong no matter what he does.”-BlueNote Zone founder Jeff Quirin