Although the NHL trade market produced no whopping deals this year, just about everybody had their nets in the water all the way up until the deadline Wednesday. Several Stanley Cup contenders caught good players for the postseason grind ahead, while several struggling teams made judicious use of their assets.
Category: Kevin Shattenkirk
PHT Morning Skate: Eight questions every GM should ask themselves on deadline day
He lists eight of them and they have to do with valuing loyalty, chemistry and leadership. Also, is losing a player for nothing really a big deal? “A team that decides to hold onto a pending UFA isn’t really losing him for nothing at all.
Capitals acquire defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk from Blues
Chicago Blackhawks center Artem Anisimov battles for the puck against St. Louis Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, in Chicago. Chicago Blackhawks center Artem Anisimov battles for the puck against St. Louis Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, in Chicago.
Tarasenko, Steen score late, lift Blues past Canucks 4-3
Alexander Steen has been hot since Mike Yeo took over as coach of the St. Louis Blues. His teammates have been even hotter.
St. Louis Blues: TV Ratings Third Best in NHL
… and put up a streak of 10 straight wins, which was snapped in December . The Blues and their regional affiliate, Fox Sports Midwest, have to be ecstatic about this report. It’s clear proof that hockey is continuing to rise in the St. Louis area and …
Ottawa Senators: St. Louis Blues Preview
The Ottawa Senators take to the ice for first time since their humbling in Buffalo. It was not a pleasant road-trip facing divisional rivals and only returning with two points.