St. Louis Blues
Binnington Has Strong Bounce Back Season for the Blues
Last season was a difficult one for St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington. Binnington, 30, was 27-27-0-6 with a 3.31 goals-against average, a .894 save percentage, and two shutouts. Not only did he struggle to stop the puck consistently, but he also seemed to be more focused on fighting with players from opposing teams. The […]
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Blackhawks Have Sloppy Start, Slaggert Scores First NHL Goal vs. St. Louis Blues | 4/10/2024
Chicago went back on the road after having two games at home, one of which they won. They visited the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday, April 10th at the Enterprise Center. The Blackhawks had a messy start as they allowed four goals on four shots in only 4:55. Petr Mrazek had been taken out of […]
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ECHL: The Ripple Effects of the Suspension of the Newfoundland Growlers
After the bombshell news that came out of the North Division today that the 2019 Kelly Cup Champion Newfoundland Growlers membership in the ECHL has been terminated, and Trois-Rivières Lions set to be sold to a new owner as of Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024, ripples are being felt across the ECHL. Every team is affected, […]
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NHL Game Preview: Edmonton Oilers vs. St. Louis Blues | 04/01/2024
Saturday afternoon was the second straight that the Oilers had their shutout bid broken in the last half of the third period. Of course, the wins are more important, but you sometimes like to see a donut beside a goalie’s stats card, especially in more than one game. What stood out most to me in […]
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Can the Wild Still Salvage the Season?
The NHL season is wrapping up and the Minnesota Wild are still fighting for a playoff spot. The Western Conference is tight and the Wild are currently 9 points out of a playoff spot behind both the Vegas Golden Knights, who are currently in the second wild card spot and the St. Louis Blues, who […]
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When Can Newly-Drafted Prospects Break Through Into The NHL?
When do or can prospects make the jump to the NHL/AHL level? Most NHL prospects take 3-5 years post-draft to reach the NHL, with less than a third of first-rounders making an NHL team. Factors like skill development and individual progression dictate the timeline. Additionally, a strict NHL-CHL agreement impacts where prospects can play, depending on age. Any player under the age of 20 is ineligible to play in the AHL. NHL Entry Draft intricacies, entry-level contracts, Russian political issues and AHL stints shape a prospect’s journey.
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An Email Interview with Hockey Author Curt Solomon
It’s amazing the kind of hockey people you can be put in touch with via the Internet. I have the perfect example of this. Back in early February, I was searching for something on Patrick Roy and I came across a book called My Road Hockey Obsession by Curt Solomon. After reading a sample of […]
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Grading All 32 NHL Teams’ 2024 Trade Deadline
Here is the Inside The Rink entire NHL Trade Deadline breakdown. It was a quieter deadline, but it was still full of excitement nonetheless. We have compiled all the moves for you below, including links to every single article written analyzing trade deadline moves at Inside The Rink. Atlantic Division The Atlantic Division was not […]
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Rangers’ Shesterkin Is OFFICIALLY Back
Going into this season, the New York Rangers and their fans had no reason to worry about their All-Star goaltender Igor Shesterkin. Shesterkin, 28, was coming off another strong season last year and despite losing in seven games in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs to the New Jersey Devils, he was outstanding […]
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St. Louis Blues Defeat Bruins 5-1, David Pastrnak Scores Lone Goal 3/11/2024
The Bruins took another loss at the TD Garden on Monday, March 11th when they hosted the St. Louis Blues. This 5-1 victory for the Blues broke their three-game skid following a two-game win streak that had put an end to another three-game losing streak. David Pastrnak kept Boston from being shut out for his […]
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