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08-15-2008 - Blues Top 20 prospects, Fall 2008
The No. 4 overall draft pick of 2008 vaults to the top of this impressive stable of young talent.
06-15-2008 - Blues 2008 draft preview
The Blues may look to the wing in the first round of the 2008 draft.
06-01-2008 - Blues 2003 draft evaluation
The St. Louis Blues had 12 total picks in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, including three in the third round of what was universally considered to be a deep draft.
05-18-2008 - Blues 2007-08 AHL/ECHL prospects review
Many of this year's Rivermen will compete for NHL jobs next year.
04-10-2008 - Q&A with Aaron Palushaj
Michigan freshman Aaron Palushaj is enjoying an excellent season, playing on the Wolverines second line.
03-07-2008 - Blues Top 20 Prospects, Spring 2008
Erik Johnson remains atop the Blues prospects list.
01-30-2008 - Blues NCAA prospects update
The Blues have a large number of prospects in the NCAA this season.
01-10-2008 - Blues 2008 WJC prospects review
The Blues had four prospects in action at this year's tournament.
12-31-2007 - 2008 WJC: Checking in with Lars Eller
In June 2007, Lars Eller was drafted 13th overall by the St. Louis Blues and became the first ever player born and trained in Denmark to be drafted in the first round by an NHL team.
12-28-2007 - Blues AHL/ECHL prospects update
The Blues have a number of rookies playing in their minor league system.
12-02-2007 - Blues fall 2007 junior prospects update
The Blues have four juniors spread across North America.
11-11-2007 - Blues goaltending pipeline
A look at the future between the pipes in St. Louis.
09-09-2007 - Blues 2007 training camp preview
Several young guns will be contending for roster spots when training camp opens on the 13th.
08-23-2007 - Blues Top 20 prospects, Fall 2007
Erik Johnson remains atop the St. Louis Blues Top 20 prospects list.
07-07-2007 - Blues 2007 draft review
St. Louis made some minor trades to ensure that they would get targeted players in the 2007 draft.
06-16-2007 - Blues 2007 draft preview
St. Louis will be one of the major players next Friday in Columbus with three picks in the first round.
06-06-2007 - Blues 2002 draft evaluation
The 2002 draft will not go down as a great one for the St. Louis Blues.
05-28-2007 - Blues AHL/ECHL prospects season review
Most of St. Louis' minor league prospects performed reasonably well in 2006-07.
05-19-2007 - Blues European prospect review
The Blues are loaded with prospects playing outside of North America. Most of their higher-end prospects are playing in Sweden, while they also have a large concentration in Russia.
04-30-2007 - Blues 2006-07 rookie review
The Blues got quality play out of some of their rookies this season.
04-11-2007 - Blues junior propects season review
The St. Louis Blues can expect a good influx of junior talent next season into the pros, with all four of their WHL prospects having been drafted in 2005.
03-01-2007 - Blues Top 20 prospects
Finishing in last place inthe NHL in 2005-06 clearly had some positive outcomes, as it enabled St. Louis to bolster its pool, led by 19-year-old defenseman Erik Johnson.
01-22-2007 - Blues NCAA prospects update
The St. Louis Blues should be reasonably pleased with what they’ve gotten out of their four NCAA prospects in 2006-07, especially last summer’s top draft pick.
01-07-2007 - Blues 2007 WJC review
The St. Louis Blues had six of their prospects participate in the 2007 World Junior Championships.
12-20-2006 - Jackson continues to lead in Seattle
Defenseman Scott Jackson will play a huge role in Seattle’s attempt to secure home-ice advantage in the first round of the WHL playoffs.
12-18-2006 - Blues AHL/ECHL prospects update
The Blues have gotten some strong performances out of their freshmen thus far.
11-24-2006 - Blues junior prospects update
All four of the blues current CHL prospects ply their trade in the Western Hockey League, and all four were drafted in the 2005 Entry Draft.
09-30-2006 - Peoria Rivermen 2006-07 season preview
The Peoria Rivermen enter the 2006-07 season, their second as the St. Louis Blues’ primary AHL affiliate, coming off a superb 100-point season in which they collected 46 wins.
09-08-2006 - Blues training camp preview
The St. Louis Blues open training camp for their 39th NHL season on Sept. 15. Preceding the main camp, Blues prospects are taking part in a tournament against prospects of several other teams in Traverse City, Michigan.
08-11-2006 - Blues top 20 prospects
Four of the newly-drafted prospects move into the St. Louis Blues top 20.
07-09-2006 - Blues 2006 draft review
For the first time in their 38-season history, the St. Louis Blues select at the top in the NHL Entry Draft.
06-17-2006 - Blues AHL/ECHL prospects season review
The St. Louis Blues may have had a terrible season, but Peoria Rivermen Dennis Wideman, Lee Stempniak, Jay McClement, and Jason Bacashihua all established themselves as NHL-caliber players, and other Blues prospects helped their ECHL affiliate with the Kelly Cup.
06-16-2006 - Blues 2006 draft preview
The St. Louis Blues hold the No. 1 pick for the first time in their history.
06-05-2006 - Blues 2001 draft evaluation
Petr Cajanek and Jay McClement were two players the St. Louis Blues found in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.
06-04-2006 - Beckford-Tseu caps off great season with Kelly Cup
Chris Beckford-Tseu helped the ECHL Alaska Aces to the 2006 Kelly Cup, the end of a successful season he spent at three levels.
05-04-2006 - Blues Russian prospects season review
The St. Louis Blues had seven prospects competing in the Russian leagues in 2005-06.
04-09-2006 - Blues CHL prospects season review
Five St. Louis Blues prospects competed in the CHL this season.
04-06-2006 - Frozen Four: Q&A with Ryan MacMurchy
Wisconsin Badgers intense power forward Ryan MacMurchy (STL) has been a key contributor to the team’s success this season with 25 points in 40 games.
03-21-2006 - Blues Swedish prospects season review
A look at the four Blues Swedish prospects’ development in the 2005-06 season.
02-21-2006 - Blues Top 20 prospects
T.J. Oshie leads the St. Louis Blues Top 20 prospects list.
01-30-2006 - Q&A with Nick Drazenovic
A 2005 draft pick of the Blues, Nick Drazenovic has been a big contributor for the Prince George Cougars.
01-15-2006 - Blues NCAA prospects update
Four Blues prospects are playing in the NCAA this year, including T.J. Oshie.
01-12-2006 - Blues AHL prospects update
A look at how the Blues prospects have done this year with the AHL Peoria Rivermen and ECHL Alaska Aces.
12-27-2005 - 2006 WJC: T.J. Oshie for Team USA
Since being named to Team USA for the 2006 World Junior Championships on December 5th, T.J. Oshie’s focus has been to return the United States to a gold medal.
12-12-2005 - Blues CHL prospects update
The St. Louis Blues have five prospects competing in the CHL this season.
10-31-2005 - McClement and Woywitka adjust to the new NHL
Openings on the St. Louis Blue roster have allowed prospects Jay McClement (C) and Jeff Woywitka (D) to crack the line-up.
10-14-2005 - Peoria Rivermen season preview
The 2005-06 season brings a new city, new sweater, new name, new division, new coach for the St. Louis Blues primary affiliate.
09-13-2005 - Blues Top 20 prospects
2005 draftee T.J. Oshie debuts at No. 2 on the St. Louis Blues prospect list.
08-28-2005 - Blues 2005 draft review
The St. Louis Blues' 2005 draft was centered around quick forwards to help restock what the organization was missing, scoring punch.
07-28-2005 - Blues 2005 draft preview
The St. Louis Blues will select 24th overall in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.
05-28-2005 - Blues 2000 draft evaluation
Four of the St. Louis Blues' 2000 picks have played NHL games.
05-24-2005 - Blues CHL prospects season review
The St Louis Blues had seven prospects playing in the CHL during the 2004-05 season.
02-25-2005 - Blues Top 20 prospects
Goaltender Marek Schwarz tops the St. Louis Blues prospects list.
02-12-2005 - Blues AHL prospects update
Update on 10 St. Louis Blues prospects playing with the Worcester IceCats.
11-08-2004 - Söderberg ready to lead Sweden in WJC
A look at Blues prospect Carl Söderberg and his progress in Sweden.
11-07-2004 - Blues NCAA prospect update
Only three Blues prospects are playing in the college ranks this season, all of them forwards. Here’s a look at how each are faring.
11-02-2004 - Blues CHL prospects update
Seven St. Louis Blues prospects are competing in the CHL this season, including Marek Schwarz.
11-02-2004 - Blues European prospects update
A look at the 10 prospects that the St. Louis Blues have playing in Europe in 2004-05.
10-14-2004 - Worcester IceCats season preview
Peter Sejna headlines the IceCats roster for 2004-05.
08-19-2004 - Blues Top 20 prospects
Peter Sejna heads up the Blues Top 20 prospects ranking.
07-07-2004 - Blues 2004 draft review
The St. Louis Blues selected eight players in the 2004 draft, but picked up 11 new prospects in total.
06-15-2004 - Blues 2004 draft preview
The St. Louis Blues hold the No. 17 pick in the 2004 Entry Draft.
05-23-2004 - Blues 1999 draft evaluation
The St. Louis Blues found two quality NHL players with their ten picks in the 1999 draft.
04-17-2004 - Blues rookie review
A look at the eight rookies who suited up for the St. Louis Blues this season.
01-06-2004 - Blues AHL prospect report
Update on five Blues prospects playing for the AHL Worcester IceCats.
01-01-2004 - Zakharov leads Belarus to victory
St. Louis Blues draftee Konstantin Zakharov was selected the best forward in the WJC Division 1, Group B.
12-24-2003 - Blues college crop of right wings
Spotlight on the pipeline of collegian right wings in the Blues organization.
12-08-2003 - Blues prospects report
Update on the progress of four of the top prospects of the St. Louis Blues.
07-17-2003 - Blues 2003 Draft Review
Review of the 12 selections by the St. Louis Blues in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.
05-13-2003 - AHL: Worcester IceCats 2002-03 Player Grades
An in-depth look at the performance of the Worcester IceCat players during their disappointing 2002-03 season.
05-06-2003 - New Jersey Exercises 1st Round Swap with Blues
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch has confirmed that the Devils will be swapping 1st round picks with the Blues, an option that New Jersey had due to a 1999 ruling handed down in a tampering case.
05-05-2003 - Blues News & Notes
Sour contract negotiations becoming the norm for the Blues... Pohl to the NHL next season? Riddle to stay at Minnesota... Jonsson wins battle With cancer... Plus more.
04-27-2003 - Worcester IceCats 2002-03 Season Recap
Just before the season began some called this team "the greatest IceCat team of all time", that this team was going to do things no IceCat team had done before. They were right, the Cats had never been swept out of the playoffs until this season.
04-09-2003 - Sejna Signing Caps Off Promising Year for Blues’ Future
Last week’s signing of Peter Sejna capped off a great year for the Blues developmental system that started with the hiring of director of amateur drafting Jarmo Kekalainen and featured Barret Jackman performing at a level that has Blues captain Al MacInnis raving.
09-24-2002 - Blues Training Camp Notes
A quick look at the St. Louis Blues training camp, how their prospects have fared, and what to expect in the coming weeks.
09-12-2002 - Open Roster Spots Puts Blues Prospects in Good Postion
Blues training camp opens on Sunday morning, so it’s time to take a look at the prospects that have a chance to be wearing a Bluenote on opening night against Anaheim.
09-03-2002 - Blues Prospects Look for Fourth Straight Title
Jay McClement, Christian Backman, and Johnny Pohl top the roster of the Blues that will compete in Traverse City, Michigan with hopes of bringing hope the 4th straight prospect tournament title for the St. Louis Blues.
07-14-2002 - Opportunity's Knocking for Blues' Marc Brown
For players in the Blues’ farm system, this year represents one of the best opportunities Blues prospects will ever get. With the lack of depth the Blues have up front, there are a number of holes that could be filled by rookies in the upcoming season. One player looking to seize the moment and move up to the next level is 23-year-old Marc Brown.
07-12-2002 - Backman Finally Signed
The St. Louis Blues reported today that the Blues have signed Christian Backman, their 3rd European prospect of the summer. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
07-10-2002 - Blues Sign Finnish Defenseman Koivisto
Senior Vice President and General Manager Larry Pleau announced today that the club has signed defenseman Tom Koivisto.
07-09-2002 - Jonas Johnson to Remain in Sweden
Late last week Jonas Johnson signed a long term deal that will keep him in Sweden until the end of his career.
07-04-2002 - Blues Sign Cajanek
The St. Louis Blues announced Wednesday that the club has signed 2001 8th round draft pick, Petr Cajanek.
06-28-2002 - St. Louis Blues Prospect News
Andrei Mikhnov was traded to the Kingston Frontenacs in exchange for two picks in the CHL import draft. Mikhnov, who was selected in the 2nd round by the Blues in last weekend’s draft, scored 14 goals and 18 assists in...
06-27-2002 - Blues 2002 Draft Recap
The St. Louis Blues didn’t leave Toronto with Jay Bouwmeester or Rick Nash, but that shouldn’t take away from what the Blues were able to accomplish during the NHL Draft.
06-18-2002 - St. Louis' First Pick in Second Round, Again
The Blues sent this year’s 1st round pick to the Phoenix Coyotes in the trade for Keith Tkachuk, so the Blues’ first pick will be the 48th overall pick, which is a compensatory pick that they received when Pierre Turgeon signed with the Dallas Stars last July.
06-16-2002 - Blues' Prospect Trochinsky to Return to Russia
Eurohockey.net has reported that Worcester forward, Andrei Trochinsky will return to Russia next season to continue his career in his home country.
06-15-2002 - Blues Lose Rights to Bergeron, Weller, Lutes
The St. Louis Blues failed to reach an agreement with defensive prospects Antoine Bergeron, Craig Weller, and left wing Brett Lutes before the June 1st deadline.
06-03-2002 - Defensive Prospects Continue to Flourish
For one reason or another, defensemen prosper within the Blues organization while forwards seem to fall off the face of the earth once being drafted by the Blues. And, even though the Blues lack depth in other positions, don't be surprised if they stick with what works and draft even more defensive players.
04-16-2002 - Blues' Prospects Make Impact in the Frozen Four
Had you watched the championship game between Maine and Minnesota, you would have gotten to see a great game, where Minnesota scored with less than a minute to go in regulation before winning the game in overtime. You would have also gotten to see two players that could be wearing a Bluenote in a few years.
01-05-2002 - The Blues are Gritting Their Teeth
In the post-Slovakian era, the entire St. Louis Blues organization is struggling mightily to succeed with an ever-evolving new identity. A system once defined by speed and finesse with a European flare has been completely overhauled over...
10-08-2001 - Recycling Slovaks: Slovak Pack Sent Packing
Larry Deutsch is back with an interesting article about the St. Louis Blues. Keep reading for Part 1 of a 2 Part series about Blues Progressions.
08-27-2001 - Blues goaltending pipeline
Goaltending is often called, "the last line of defense." And for the Blues, the future for that last line of defense has never looked brighter. Blues' writer Brian Weidler has put together a concise look at the Blues' netminding prospects for this month's article.
07-31-2001 - The Other Ka-Chuck: An Update On Blues' Prospect Daniel Tkaczuk
As the 2001 NHL trade deadline drew near, a call to action was issued by St. Louis Blues fans to oft-maligned general manager, Larry Pleau...
07-24-2001 - First round draft picks? Who needs 'em? Not the St. Louis Blues...
After sitting out of the first round in six consecutive drafts (1990-95), the Blues have had a first round pick in four of the last six...
04-13-2001 - Blues prospects update
Daniel Corso-C-Corso has played extremely well for the Blues every game he has played this year, in 28 games with the Blues he has had 10 goals and three assists with an even +/- rating. ...
12-06-2000 - Injuries good for the Blues???
With the shoulder injuries to Nash and Young, Bartecko out with a sprained ankle, and Hill out with a groin injury, the Blues have a little more room on an overloaded roster...
12-03-2000 - Blues Prospects Update
Our newest writer Danny give an update on how some of the Blues prospects are doing this year...
09-27-2000 - Blues leave four unprotected
The Blues have decided to leave four players available for this Friday's NHL waiver draft...
09-21-2000 - Three More Players Gone
Blues assign two more defensemen to Worcester and return defenseman Barret Jackman to Regina Pats of the WHL.
09-19-2000 - Blues cut 23, leaving 38 in camp
Blues cut roster down to 38 hungry dogs fightin' for only a few openings....
09-15-2000 - Blues Preseason about to begin
After winning the rookie tourney in Traverse City for the second consecutive year, the young blues hopefuls will show off their stuff as the NHL pre-season begins this evening for the Blues as they take on the rival Chicago Blackhawks.
09-08-2000 - Wings and Blues Go for the Gold. Atlanta takes Bronze.
Some of the Detroit Red Wings and St. Louis Blues prospects stood aroundthe perimeter of the rink watching Nashville and Chicago play for fifthplace as they taped their sticks or just passed time before their game.
09-03-2000 - Blues Win First Game at Prospect Camp
It might have taken a little while to score a goal but it was a fastpaced game with some battling along the boards. About four minutes intothe game Gene Chiarello dove for the puck, sliding out behind the goalline to the right of his net, but missed the puck.
08-26-2000 - Blues Release Training Camp Dates And Roster
Yes, it's that time again. Time for the pacifying hum of the zamboni, the sound of the puck hurling crisply from tape to tape, a crowd pleasing fight between Prongs and some rookie from Moose Jaw, and Ahh, the ice cold rink. Now that's hockey baby!
07-15-2000 - Blues summer vacation- Not a vacation for all
Since the blues early exit in the first round of the playoffs, everyone knew that a little shaking up was necessary and that a third D as well as a gritty forward should be added. Larry Pleau had stated immediately after the playoffs that some changes would be made as well as that he would be active in the free agent market and he has kept his word.
06-26-2000 - Blues Day Two Selections
The following is a list of the Blues day two selections, round 4 to 9 of the 2000 NHL Entry Draft.
06-25-2000 - Blues Day One selections in 2000 Entry Draft
After day one of the draft, the blues have landed three forwards and a defenceman with three rounds complete. The blues did exactly as they have stated all along and went with the players who they believed filled the organizations needs...
06-24-2000 - Blues Lose Goalie McLennan And Forward Pellerin
For once the blues got exactly as they expected in the expansion draft this afternoon.
06-17-2000 - Blues Parlay 30th Pick, Inherit Top Prospect
That would be a nice headline for Blues fans to read on Sunday morning in St. Louis. So what if the "Note" doesn'thave a high pick in the first round, does it really matter? The Blues have notoriously had bad luck when it comes totheir first se
06-14-2000 - Blues Sign Two Defensemen, Release Protected List
The St. Louis Blues announced yesterday that they have signed defenseman Alexander Khavanov, a 1999 8th round draft pick. Khavanovis 28 years old, stands 6ft. 2in. tall and weighs 190 pounds. He played last season for a Dynamo Moscow team that wo
06-07-2000 - It's Decision Time For The Class of '98
After studying hard for 2 years, GM Larry Pleau came to a conclusion concerning the draft class of 1998. The crop of young talent that everyone gets excited about on draft day, just never materialized. Christian Backman has not improved like the Blue
05-04-2000 - Vikingstad Scores Winner vs Canada
St.Louis Blues prospect Tore Vikingstad of Norway scored the game winner midway through the third period on a pass from Trond Magnussen for Norway`s first major victory over Canada in the World Championships 4-3.
05-03-2000 - Blues - Ice Cats Fall in Second Round
The Hartford Wolfpack eliminated the Worcester Ice Cats over the weekend winning the final three games by a total of three goals.
03-30-2000 - Mike Van Ryn Interview
Defenseman Mike Van Ryn of the Sarnia Sting came to the OHL after playing 2 years with the Michigan Wolverines in the CCHA. Van Ryn has made a very smooth transition from the NCAA to the OHL. I had the opportunity to sit down with Mike and ask him a
01-21-2000 - Reasoner gets the call; But how long will the Blues stay on the line?
After an impressive first half in Worcester, Marty Reasoner will get a chance to stick with the Blues. With the injury to Jochen Hecht (out 2-4 weeks with an ankle sprain) and the loss of Terry Yake to Washington on waivers, the Blues needed to add
12-01-1999 - Nagy Takes Advantage of Opportunity
With injuries to Terry Yake and, more notably, Pierre Turgeon, the St. Louis Blues rewarded two highly regarded prospects last week with a promotion to the NHL. Left winger Derek Bekar and center Ladislav Nagy, both of whom have played extremely wel
09-14-1999 - Report From Blues Training Camp
Week one of camp has come and gone. Veterans rehearsed and rookies auditioned and the atmosphere was competitive. Yes, this Blues assortment was like no other. Never has there been such talent present nor emotion visible in camps prior to this one.
09-06-1999 - Blues Rookies Defeat Nashville To Win Tournament Championship
In what was a hard fought game from start to finish, the Blues youngsters avenged last years loss to the Pred's with a 2-1 victory. St. Louis went undefeated in the round robin tournament with a strong team effort...
09-03-1999 - Championship Game Rematch set After Blues dispose of Detroit
The St. Louis "baby blues", after beating the Red Wings 5-3, will now face Nashville in the rookie tournament championship game...
08-27-1999 - Blues News
The St. Louis Blues have been busy on and off the ice as of late. Some of the news has been gloomy to say the least. By now everyone knows that Tony Twist was involved in a motorcycle accident that has ended his season before it could begin.
08-02-1999 - Blues Hold Second Annual Prospect Camp
The Blues gave some insight as to who they think are the top prospects in the organization. Fifteen players were selected to attend a camp designed to raise fitness awareness and inform the youngsters of the dangers of drugs and alcohol.
06-30-1999 - Blues Go On The Defensive
With the 17th pick in the 1999 NHL entry draft the St. Louis Blues are proud to select... Barret Jackman.
06-10-1999 - St. Louis Blues Draft Preview
Well, the '99 season has come to a close. And now, as is tradition, we direct our attention to "The NHL Draft". Even before St. Louis makes its first selection, Blues fans have reason to be excited about the team's future prospects in the organizati
10-07-1998 - Blue's Training Camp Report
September 1998 will go down in Blues annals as one of change with an optimistic eye toward the future. This camp was the first one in more than 10 years in which Brett Hull was not present. Also missing from last year's roster were defenceman Steve
08-08-1998 - Blues Update
On July 24, the St. Louis Blues announced they had signed forwards Marty Reasoner, Ladislav Nagy, Andrei Podkonicky, Derek Bekar, and Tyson Nash. They also signed defencemen Jason Widmer and Tyler Harlton, to contracts and these players will be in t
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