St. Louis Blues

Report: Blues players tested positive for coronavirus after bar visit

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Jim Thomas is reporting that four Blues players and a member of its coaching staff tested positive for coronavirus after several team members visited a bar in Clayton, Missouri, more than a week ago. Clayton is located on the border of St. Louis.

According to the Post-Dispatch story, a player tested positive for COVID-19 several days after the bar visit where members of the general public were dining and drinking. A source told Thomas that the bar visit “may” have been the culprit.

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By Ian Oland 3 days ago

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Report: The St. Louis Blues canceled practice on Friday due to multiple players testing positive for COVID-19

The St. Louis Blues are the latest NHL team forced to grapple with too many positive coronavirus tests.

The Athletic’s Jeremy Rutherford and Scott Burnside reported that the Blues canceled practice on Friday after multiple unnamed players tested positive for COVID-19.

The Blues were scheduled to take the ice at Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights, Missouri, before receiving word. Approximately two-thirds of the Blues’ roster has been skating at the facility lately.

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By Ian Oland 4 days ago

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TJ Oshie didn’t understand the NHL draft and was watching MTV when he was picked: ‘I didn’t really want to answer the phone’

Professional sports leagues hold drafts at large venues and they are gigantic productions on TV. Well-dressed players and their families pack into seats while fans cheer or boo picks.

But back during TJ Oshie’s NHL Draft, things weren’t like that. In 2005, the draft was held at the Westin Hotel in Ottawa since the NHL lockout was still ongoing. The event was not public for the first time since 1980. Only the 20 highest prospects on the NHL Central Scouting rankings were present. Oshie that year was selected in the first round, 24th overall by the St. Louis Blues.

With this year’s NHL Draft unlikely to happen publicly, Oshie was asked by reporters what his experience was like.

His story is absurd.

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By Ian Oland 3 months ago

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Every member of the St. Louis Blues reunited on a video conference

Every member of the 2019-20 defending champion St. Louis Blues logged on for a video conference to commemorate what should have been opening night for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Wednesday.

Sportsnet’s Jim Hughson and NBC Kathryn Tappen hosted the funny, and at times chaotic, chat with over two dozen players, coaches, and management.

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By Ian Oland 3 months ago

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St. Louis Blues ‘Hockey is for Everyone’ night will be a watch party for an away game

All 31 teams in the National Hockey League are expected to recognize the “Hockey is for Everyone” initiative during the 2019-20 season in order to “drive positive social change and foster more inclusive communities.” But the St. Louis Blues won’t be in St. Louis for their HIFE celebration on March 24, as they will be 900 miles away, playing a game against the Washington Capitals.

Instead, Blues fans can instead attend a “Hockey is for Everyone Celebration and Watch Party” at Enterprise Center for the cost of $10 per person. Those in attendance “will have the best view in the city as they watch the game on the center-hung scoreboard in a home-game-like atmosphere.”

The Blues are going to have to do a lot more than just talk the talk if they expect to convince the members of any minority community that they’re included in the Blues’ definition of “everyone.” A “home-game-like atmosphere” is not a home game. St. Louis fans who have the “best view in the city” will still have worse views than any seat in Capital One Arena, since, in St. Louis, they’ll be craning their necks to see the game on the scoreboard, instead of watching their home team play on their home ice. A real commitment to diversity requires actual work, not empty gestures.

The event is an insult to the fans it’s meant to welcome.

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By Brennin Weiswerda 4 months ago

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Laila Anderson introduced the St. Louis Blues All-Stars and did an amazing job

The St. Louis Blues gave superfan Laila Anderson one of the most important jobs of the 2020 NHL All-Star Game.

At the end of pregame introductions, Laila took the mic and introduced the four St. Louis Blues All-Stars Ryan O’Reilly, Jordan Binnington, David Perron, and Alex Pietrangelo to the capacity crowd at Enterprise Center.

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By Ian Oland 5 months ago

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All-Star TJ Oshie’s funniest moments as a St. Louis Blue

TJ Oshie is on his way to St. Louis as an All-Star, but it’s far from his first visit to the city. The 33-year-old winger was drafted in the first round by the Blues in 2005, and played his first NHL game in the 2008-09 season. 443 games later, he was traded to the Washington Capitals and started the 2015-16 season in a red jersey.

Oshie was a fan favorite in St. Louis, and still is; his jersey is one of the most common ones worn in the Enterprise Center. Over seven seasons, he had plenty of ways he endeared himself to St. Louisans–like his 110 goals and 200 assists–but instead of spending more time looking at his stats, let’s look at some lesser-known off-ice hilarity.

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By Brennin Weiswerda 6 months ago

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Nathan Walker scores first goal with St Louis Blues, his first in two years

For the first time in more than two years, Nathan Walker has scored an NHL goal. If that sounds bad, keep in mind he’s only played twelve games since the last that happened. The winsome, undersized Aussie has fought for a roster spot in Washington, Edmonton, and now St. Louis. Looks like he’s finally winning that fight.

It is my distinct privilege to introduce you all to Nathan Walker, NHL player and hockey goal scorer.

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By Peter Hassett 7 months ago

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With injuries mounting, St. Louis Blues sign former Capital Troy Brouwer to professional tryout

Monday morning, the St. Louis Blues announced that they signed veteran forwards Troy Brouwer and Jamie McGinn to professional tryouts.

Brouwer has not played since being cut from Florida Panthers training camp in September. He’s remained in Calgary since then and has been skating with a junior hockey team.

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By Ian Oland 8 months ago

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President Trump’s speech during St. Louis Blues’ visit to White House mixes sports and politics

On Tuesday the St. Louis Blues accepted President Trump’s invitation to visit the White House in recognition of their 2019 Stanley Cup Championship. President Trump spoke on the White House lawn in front of assorted media and politicians, posed for photos with the team, and received a personalized jersey and putter from the team owner and captain.

In a 25-minute speech, President Trump detailed the Blues’ journey to the Cup. He also surprised key players like Jordan Binnington, Brayden Schenn, and Alex Pietrangelo with some time on the microphone to say a few words.

President Trump’s congratulatory speech also covered impeachment, negotiations with Turkey, and the status of the United States’ relationship with China.

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By Brennin Weiswerda 9 months ago

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