Blues Will Benefit From Snuggerud Staying in College & Kessel Scores First NHL Goal
Also, a look at how valuable the goaltending tandem of Binnington and Hofer has been & more
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Blues’ Matthew Kessel Scores First NHL Goal
April 7, 2024 by Justin Giampietro
After 37 career games in the NHL, 23-year-old defenseman Matthew Kessel got on the board for the first time in his career for the St. Louis Blues with his first NHL goal. As if he had done it a thousand times already, he gave a nonchalant celebration despite putting his team in front over the Anaheim Ducks 2-1.
Blues’ Binnington & Hofer the NHL’s Next Great Goalie Tandem
April 2, 2024 by Anthony Testaguzza
In light of Jordan Binnington and Joel Hofer’s performance this season between the pipes, the way they’ve progressed on a failing roster was great. Yes, they’ve had their ups and downs, but they have proven to overcome them to hopefully have a successful team in the future.
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Blues Will Benefit From Jimmy Snuggerud Staying in College
April 2, 2024 by Ethan Carter
With the 23rd overall pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, the St. Louis Blues selected forward Jimmy Snuggerud out of the United States National Development Program (USNDP). He has since played two seasons at the University of Minnesota and contributed to two U.S. World Junior teams, including the gold medal-winning 2024 squad. After Minnesota was eliminated from the tournament in a loss to Boston University this past weekend, he’s had a decision to make.
Every NHL Team’s Longest-Tenured Player
April 2, 2024 by Ryan Gagne
Hockey players train their entire lives to make it to the best league in the world and work even harder to stay. Although everyone dreams of hoisting the Stanley Cup at some point, others have the privilege of playing their entire careers with one organization and never get that chance at a championship.