Craig Berube Gets 200th Win With Franchise & Robert Thomas Living up To Top Center Billing
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In today’s edition, we have thoughts on head coach Craig Berube as he gets his 200th win, how Robert Thomas is living up to top center billing, and more.
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Blues Weekly: Hot Streak, Buchnevich, Berube & More
November 15, 2023 by Ethan Carter
The St. Louis Blues have been terrific over the past week of games, and their play as a unit has been impressive to watch. In this edition of Blues Weekly, I’ll go over the recent hot streak, the re-emergence of a star player, a big milestone for Craig Berube, and more.
Blues Should Entertain a Binnington Trade
November 14, 2023 by Stephen Ground
Since the headline of this article alone is bound to be controversial, let’s be clear from the very outset: the St. Louis Blues should not be desperate to trade Jordan Binnington. The 30-year-old netminder who rose from obscurity to superstardom by leading the Blues to their first-ever Stanley Cup is rightly beloved by most fans, even if he is equally in disfavor with other NHL fanbases for his on-ice antics. And he is in the middle of what seems to be a resurgent season.
But the Blues are not in a “win now” position. Binnington has four seasons (counting this one) on his current deal at an average annual value (AAV) of $6 million. That ties him for the seventh highest-paid goaltender in the NHL this season. And while his numbers have rebounded somewhat over nine games, his performance over the last few seasons has not lived up to that contract level. If suitors are interested in his services, the Blues should seriously consider the offer. In a moment, we’ll look closely at why, but first, let’s weigh the counterarguments.
Blues’ Robert Thomas Living Up to Top Center Billing
November 13, 2023 by Ethan Carter
Amongst the takeaways from the St. Louis Blues through 13 games this season is how good center Robert Thomas has been. He’s been elite in several ways, helping lead the Blues to a 7-5-1 record and into the Central Division mix.
The Blues signed Thomas to an eight-year extension with an annual average value (AAV) of $8.125 million that kicked in this season. He’s been worth this deal and more, which is saying a lot with how lucrative this deal was for 24-year-old Thomas. Let’s delve into how good he’s been this season for the Blues.
Blues News & Rumors: Berube, Binnington & More
November 13, 2023 by Mike Meyer
The St. Louis Blues have seemingly begun to turn things around over the past week. With a current 7-5-1 record on the young season, they are winning the division and conference matchups that could help position themselves into postseason contenders later in the year. Let’s take a look at the latest news and rumors from the past week.