http://www.bnd.com/sports/blues/index.xml News, sports, and entertainment from Belleville News Democrat en-us Copyright 2008 Belleville News Democrat St. Louis Blues 60 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:04:05 CDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys support@Belleville.com http://www.bnd.com/sports/blues/story/392288.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/blues/story/392288.html Wed, 09 Jul 2008 02:13 CDT After delivering what amounted to a payback to the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday, the St. Louis Blues figured they were in a no-lose situation. http://www.bnd.com/sports/blues/story/389710.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/blues/story/389710.html Sun, 06 Jul 2008 02:08 CDT St. Louis Blues restricted free agent center Jay McClement filed for salary arbitration Saturday, but could still sign with the club before his arbitration hearing later this summer. http://www.bnd.com/sports/blues/story/387204.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/blues/story/387204.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:36 CDT Ryan Johnson hoped to find a way to stay with the St. Louis Blues, but he also can appreciate their desire to rebuild with younger players. http://www.bnd.com/sports/blues/story/385921.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/blues/story/385921.html Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:07 CDT Though it was http://www.bnd.com/sports/blues/story/384827.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/blues/story/384827.html Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:08 CDT While they haven't ruled out making a run at someone, the St. Louis Blues will likely be operating under the yellow "caution" light when the NHL free-agent market opens today. http://www.bnd.com/sports/blues/story/383087.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/blues/story/383087.html Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:11 CDT While some view team President John Davidson as the face of the St. Louis Blues organization, don't forget about two other key components -- Jarmo Kekalainen and Al MacInnis. http://www.bnd.com/sports/blues/story/382443.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/blues/story/382443.html Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:11 CDT After earning a surprise roster spot with the St. Louis Blues at the start of the last season, things slowly unraveled for defenseman Steve Wagner. http://www.bnd.com/sports/blues/story/382442.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/blues/story/382442.html Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:54 CDT In a nod toward tradition, the sons of two former St. Louis Blues were paired together on a line Friday night at the team's FutureStars scrimmage game at Scottrade Center. http://www.bnd.com/sports/blues/story/381383.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/blues/story/381383.html Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:26 CDT As he rolled through his opinions on some of the St. Louis Blues prospects at development camp this week, team President John Davidson painted a vivid picture of power forward Anthony Peluso. http://www.bnd.com/sports/blues/story/381384.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/blues/story/381384.html Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:07 CDT The hockey world is a lot like the real world -- except everyone is on skates. http://www.bnd.com/sports/blues/story/380221.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/blues/story/380221.html Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:17 CDT The fresh young faces filling the St. Louis Blues development camp this week at Scottrade Center need look no further than winger David Perron for inspiration. http://www.bnd.com/sports/blues/story/380224.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/blues/story/380224.html Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:39 CDT The last time he skated at Scottrade Center, St. Louis Blues prospect Chris Porter was captain of the University of North Dakota squad that lost to Boston College at the 2007 NCAA Frozen Four. http://www.bnd.com/sports/blues/story/379099.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/blues/story/379099.html Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:09 CDT On Patrik Berglund's first few visits to St. Louis, the former No. 1 draft pick seemed quiet, shy and unassuming. http://www.bnd.com/sports/blues/story/379086.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/blues/story/379086.html Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:57 CDT His pads and mask still had plenty of Miami (Ohio) University red, but the logo on Charlie Effinger's chest Tuesday was unmistakably that of the St. Louis Blues. http://www.bnd.com/sports/blues/story/378099.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/blues/story/378099.html Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:27 CDT Belleville native Charlie Effinger may never play a minute in the NHL, but the former Division I goaltender at Miami (Ohio) University isn't about to pass up any opportunity that might prolong his hockey career. http://www.bnd.com/sports/blues/story/376613.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/blues/story/376613.html Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:09 CDT In what may go down as "The Year of the Defenseman," at the 2008 NHL draft, St. Louis Blues assistant general manager and scouting director Jarmo Kekalainen believes his team got a franchise cornerstone on the blue line. http://www.bnd.com/sports/blues/story/376068.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/blues/story/376068.html Sat, 21 Jun 2008 02:09 CDT Trading for Nashville's Chris Mason on Friday got the St. Louis Blues the experienced goalie they needed. The Blues also gave veteran winger Jamal Mayers an opportunity to play for his hometown Toronto Maple Leafs. http://www.bnd.com/sports/blues/story/375205.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/blues/story/375205.html Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:24 CDT As the construction foreman on the St. Louis Blues rebuilding project, team President John Davidson wants to use all the tools at his disposal. http://www.bnd.com/sports/blues/story/375206.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/blues/story/375206.html Fri, 20 Jun 2008 02:09 CDT While the temptation to go with the best offensive player available is there with the fourth overall pick in the NHL draft, the St. Louis Blues believe the depth and quality of the top defense prospects is too good to pass on. http://www.bnd.com/sports/blues/story/374125.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/blues/story/374125.html Thu, 19 Jun 2008 02:08 CDT While the St. Louis Blues are solid in goal with starter Manny Legace, there remains a glaring need for a capable backup to help share the workload.