What Brad Richards Can Do for Blues' Power Play & Prospect Representation at the 2024 World Juniors
Also, back to the archives with the TJ Oshie trade & more
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In today’s edition, we have what Brad Richards can do for the Blues power play as a consultant, the prospect representation at the 2024 World Juniors, and more.
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Blue Note Weekly Audio Report: Thrilling Comeback Win Over Blackhawks
December 24, 2023 by Ethan Carter (Premium Substack Content)
In this edition, it’s time to get into a crazy week of games for the Blues, where the team stands as the calendar year is almost over, and more.
Expectations for Brad Richards as Blues’ Special Teams Consultant
December 23, 2023 by Anthony Testaguzza
On Dec. 13 it was reported that St. Louis Blues general manager Doug Armstrong hired former NHLer Brad Richards as a consultant mainly to help their struggling power play. Richards, 43, will also consult with interim head coach Drew Bannister and work “from a distance” according to Armstrong.
The focus will have to be on how to get some goals on the power play, which the Blues are lacking and is a main concern as to why they cannot win more often than they should. With Richards on board, at least they have eased some stress on Bannister after trying to address the problems inherited when Craig Berube was coach. That said, here’s what Richards should look forward to on special teams.
Blues Have Franchise-Record 6 Prospects at 2024 World Juniors
December 23, 2023 by Mike Meyer
With the 2024 World Juniors tournament set to begin on Dec. 26th, St Louis Blues fans will have six players to watch as they ready themselves to participate in the tournament and represent their countries. Here’s a look at the Blues prospects and the countries they will be playing for this year.
The TJ Oshie Trade Analyzed
December 23, 2023 by THW Archives
It has been more than eight years since a blockbuster trade went down during the offseason between the St. Louis Blues and the Washington Capitals. The Blues sent forward TJ Oshie to the Caps in exchange for forward Troy Brouwer, goaltender Pheonix Copley and a third-round pick in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.
As with most deals in the NHL, there’s a winner and a loser. Who won the trade may not have been clear initially, but revisiting what each team received years later, there appears to be a clear winner.