All Entries Tagged With: "Erik Johnson"
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
A new generation of offensive defensemen
Led by All-Stars Drew Doughty (currently on the injury reserve due to concussion symptoms) and Mike Green, the NHL is currently experiencing a boom in young and exciting offensive defensemen. While size and physical edge are still highly in demand, a new generation of offensive-minded defensemen is emerging in the NHL. Let’s have a look [...]
Blues Q&A #7: The Johnson-? Pairing
Blues Q&A #7 wrapped up this weekend. Thank you to all who voted on Twitter and Facebook. Feel free to leave comments on this blog to vote as well. Question: Who should start the season paired with Erik Johnson? Barrett Jackman, Eric Brewer or Carlo Colaiacovo. Jackman – 46% Brewer – 0% Colaiacovo – 54% [...]
Blueline Special
Blues defenseman Erik Johnson has been at the center of the Blues’ youth movement. Drafted 1st overall in the 2006 NHL Draft, Johnson represented the start of the new revitalization plan put in place by Owner Dave Checketts and President of Hockey Operations John Davidson.
Erik Johnson Signs Two Year Contract with the Blues
There was only one player left without a contract after the Blues sent DJ King to the Caps. It appears Doug Armstrong was saving the best for last. Per the Blues official website Erik Johnson has agreed to a two-year contract totaling $5.2 million. Johnson will be paid $2.2 million in 2010-11 and $3 million [...]
The Sunday Blues: Q&A Recap & Twitter Growth
The heatwave over St. Louis has temporary broken and given everyone a great Sunday to enjoy. I spent mine at the St. Louis Zoo with my wife and daughter. Those around St. Louis already know about the world famous zoo. For those that don’t, it’s a great place to take you kids. Free admission and [...]
(Title Pending) with Andy Strickland
“It’s time for all these guys to start focusing. They’re not kids anymore…these guys are all going to have the opportunity to be impact players. We’ll see what they do with it.”-KFNS & HockeyBuzz Blues writer Andy Strickland
Meet the Future of the Blues: David Perron
“I’m really looking forward to taking the next step. Us young guys are getting older and getting some season under our wings. We’re really going to have to get going and take that next step. I’m one of the guys that is going to try and lead the players that way.”-Blues forward David Perron in [...]
STL Blues Links of the Day
Blues look for improvement within Jeremy Rutherford writes that due to problems with team ownership, the Saint Louis Blues will be forced to rely on the players currently within the organization to provide the offense next season. When TowerBrook Capital Partners decided to divest their share of the team, it left the Blues with some [...]
Blues Sign David Perron
Today the St. Louis Blues announced that David Perron has signed on for two more years in St. Louis. The slick and shifty 3rd year forward will be paid $4.3 million over the next two seasons. Per Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post Dispatch, David will be paid $1.8 million in 2010-2011 and $2.5 [...]
Blues Sign Halak, Colaiacovo and Janssen
On Tuesday afternoon the St. Louis Blues announced new contacts for Goalie Jaroslav Halak, Defenseman Carlo Colaiacovo and Enforcer Cam Janssen. Halak receives a four year, $15 million contract with a cap hit of $3.75 million. Per Lou Korac the break down in terms of salary is $2.75 million in 10-11, $3.5 million in 11-12, [...]
Red, White and Blue
An underdog is a person or group in a competition, frequently in electoral politics, sports and creative works, who is popularly expected to lose. Do you believe in miracles? “Sometimes, the best team in a tournament does not take home the Gold medal”. That was Team USA head coach Ron Wilson’s quote after the United [...]
My 2010 All-Star rosters… if there were actually a game
Below you will find my potential all-star selections if there were actually a game this season instead of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. Each is comprised of 13 forwards, seven defensemen and three goalies. Every NHL team has at least one representative at the game; therefore some players had to be left out of the [...]
St. Louis Blues fire head coach Andy Murray, name Davis Payne as interim coach
The St. Louis announced earlier today that they had fired head coach Andy Murray after a dismal start this season, especially at home where they rank 30th in the league with a 6-13-3 record. The Blues promoted Peoria Rivermen head coach, Davis Payne as their new head coach, albeit it is on an interim basis. [...]
Candidates for Team USA’s roster for Vancouver 2010
Brian Burke, Team USA’s GM, is planning on making the announcement of USA’s final roster on January 1st, 2010, during the Winter Classic. Burke will name his 23 man roster at Fenway Park, during the Flyers vs. Bruins game. Below you will find the three groupings for the 2010 Olympic hockey tournament: GROUP A: Canada, [...]
