Blues Place Kasperi Kapanen on IR & Top-10 Mid-Season Prospects
Also, why the defense could look wildly different next season & more
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Blue Note Weekly Audio Report: Blues Continue To Play Well in Tough Stretch of Opponents
January 15th, 2024 by Ethan Carter (Premium THW Substack Content)
In this edition, the Blues continue to hold their own in a tough stretch of the schedule, the return of Justin Faulk, and more.
Blues Defense Could Be Wildly Different Next Season
January 18, 2024 by Ethan Carter
Over the past few seasons, the most maligned part of the St. Louis Blues has been their defensive unit, and rightly so. General manager Doug Armstrong has struggled to fix the unit since the departure of Alex Pietrangelo before the 2020-21 season. Losing players like Pietrangelo, Jay Bouwmeester, Vince Dunn, and others has affected the potency of the unit.
There has been improvement in some areas of the blue line this season, but the unit still lacks the necessary consistency needed to win and make the playoffs. It would be wise for Armstrong to use the offseason to find avenues in fixing the unit and making it more flexible overall. Let’s dive into what it could look like in 2024-25.
Blues Place Kapanen on IR, Recall Gaudette from Springfield
January 17, 2024 by Ethan Carter
The St. Louis Blues announced today that forward Kasperi Kapanen has been placed on injured reserve with a lower-body injury. Kapanen will be re-evaluated in four weeks after blocking a shot against the Philadelphia Flyers. He appeared in 42 games and tallied 13 points before the injury. Despite a drop in production, he played key minutes on the penalty kill and has two shorthanded points on the season. He had his fair share of struggles this season, and hopefully, he can return stronger from this injury.
St. Louis Blues 2024 Top-10 Mid-Season Prospects
January 12, 2024 by Mike Meyer
The 2023-24 season is officially in its second half and it is time to review the top 10 prospects in the St. Louis Blues‘ organization. Before going any further, it is important to note that this list does not officially and individually rank these players, but list them in a top-10 grouping.