Head Coach Craig Berube Fired & Jakub Vrána Placed on Waivers
Head Coach Craig Berube Fired & Jakub Vrána Placed on Waivers
Also, a December prospect report from the AHL & more
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In today’s edition, we have a major coaching change with the Blues moving on from Craig Berube, forward Jakub Vrana going on waivers, and more.
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Blues Relieve Berube, Appoint Bannister Interim Coach
December 13, 2023 by Stephen Ground
Late on Tuesday night, following a 6-4 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on home ice that saw them surrender three different leads, the St. Louis Blues decided to relieve head coach Craig Berube of his duties, appointing Drew Bannister as interim head coach.
Blues’ 3 Up, 3 Down: Berube Fired, Vrána, Losing Streak & More
December 13, 2023 by Ethan Carter
The St. Louis Blues are in the midst of a four-game losing streak that has dropped their record down to 13-14-1. The past week’s news cycle has been jam-packed with surrounding the franchise with the current state of the team.
In this edition of Blues’ 3 Up, 3 Down, I will discuss the coaching change, a forward being placed on waivers, the overall losing streak, and much more.
Blues December Prospect Report: AHL
December 11, 2023 by Mike Meyer
The St. Louis Blues‘ prospect pool is growing. As the retooling NHL club continues to grind through the 2023-24 season, their prospects continue to develop. Here’s a look at the organization’s prospects who play for the Springfield Thunderbirds in the American Hockey League (AHL).
For Blues, Inconsistency is Status Quo
December 10, 2023 by Stephen Ground
The St. Louis Blues have finally found their groove in the 2023-24 season, but it appears that the groove is inconsistency. While a gritty overtime win on Dec. 4 against the defending Stanley Cup Champion Vegas Golden Knights showed what this team is capable of at its best, the stretch following that victory has been one of the worst of the team’s season. They allowed the Golden Knights to come from behind dramatically on Dec. 6, before dropping back-to-back games against two of the worst teams in the league: the Columbus Blue Jackets and Chicago Blackhawks.
Those kinds of results have become the hallmarks of a team in sixth place in their division, with a 13-13-1 record and 27 points. That puts the Blues on an 82-point pace — a very slight improvement over last season’s 81-point finish, but not a playoff result. Sure, there have been some improvements over last season, but inconsistency remains at the forefront of the Blues’ identity. So, what’s behind the team’s mixed results? Let’s take a closer look at some key factors.