Resurgence of Blues' Top Line & How Elite Robert Thomas Has Been
Also, whether the Blues can repeat 2018-19 run & more
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Blues’ 3 Up, 3 Down: Win Streak, World Juniors, Thomas & More
December 27, 2023 by Ethan Carter
The St. Louis Blues entered the holiday break on a two-game winning streak with wins over the Florida Panthers and Chicago Blackhawks. In this edition of Blues’ 3 Up, 3 Down, I will discuss the comeback win over the Blackhawks, Blues prospects at the 2024 World Juniors, and much more.
Blues’ Top Line Resurgence Under New Coach Bannister
December 26, 2023 by Stephen Ground
When the St. Louis Blues pulled the trigger and fired head coach Craig Berube, general manager Doug Armstrong must have had several priorities in mind. But chief among them had to be improving his team’s abysmal power play (which he brought in Brad Richards to assist with) and getting key players like Jordan Kyrou and Pavel Buchnevich going.
New interim head coach Drew Bannister quickly moved to unite Buchnevich and Kyrou with the team’s leading scorer and star young player Robert Thomas on the top line. In the five games since the coaching change, that trio has looked electric, and once again appear to be the core of the team’s future on offense.
Can the Blues Repeat 2018-19 with Drew Bannister at the Helm?
December 25, 2023 by Evan Mead
On Nov. 19, 2018, the St. Louis Blues made a franchise-alternating announcement, firing their head coach Mike Yeo and replacing him with assistant coach Craig Berube. At that point, things began to turn around for the Blues, as they went on one of the most historic runs in NHL history. When Berube was promoted, the Blues were in last place in the league standings and stayed there until January, but things started to click. He got comfortable with the players and they started to buy into his system right in front of the city’s eyes. Then the wins started coming, and five months later, the Blues hoisted the Stanley Cup for the first time in franchise history.
Although loved by fans, Berube was recently relieved of his duties after six seasons behind the bench. Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. Ranked in the bottom half of the league, general manager Doug Armstrong felt that a change had to be made. The team announced Berube’s firing on Dec. 14, 2023, and named Drew Bannister the interim head coach. Although he’s only five games into his tenure, the team is already heading in a positive direction.