Blues sign Ratcliffe to pro tryout
ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Blues president and general manager Doug Armstrong announced Thursday a new signing. The team has signed forward Isaac Ratcliffe, according to the news
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Blues Not Currently Built to Compete for 2023-24

If you'd run a poll a month ago, the vast majority of St. Louis Blues fans would have expected general manager Doug Armstrong to have a very busy offseason. After all, he had armed himself with three first-round picks after a busy trade deadline that involved dealing Ryan O'Reilly, Ivan Barbashev, a...

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Blues Should Avoid a Defenseman with the 10th Pick

The St. Louis Blues have three picks in the first round of the 2023 NHL Draft, possessing the 10th, 25th, and 29th overall picks; both of the later first-round picks were acquired before the trade deadline in the Vladimir Tarasenko and Ryan O'Reilly deals.

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Blues Have an Opportunity to Trade up in 2023 Draft

The St. Louis Blues will be one of the most interesting teams to watch throughout the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. They have a plethora of picks, and they need to reshape and retool their roster for the 2023-24 season.

Related: 2023 NHL Draft Guide

Blues general manager (GM) Dou...

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Blues Need Doug Armstrong to Stay

The St. Louis Blues have had Doug Armstrong as their general manager (GM) since the 2010-11 season. He was named the president of hockey operations before the 2013-14 season. It's safe to say that he's been one of the best executives in the NHL over the past decade-plus.

There have been rumors linking Armstrong to the...

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NHL Rumors: Penguins, Maple Leafs, Blues

In today's NHL rumors rundown, the Pittsburgh Penguins are narrowing down their candidates when it comes to their next GM, but reports are they'll reach out to the Toronto Maple Leafs about speaking with Kyle Dubas. Meanwhile, one scribe details ...

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Blues 2022-23 Report Cards: Doug Armstrong

The St. Louis Blues’ 2022-23 season was a shocking disappointment for fans and management alike, leading to the team becoming sellers at the trade deadline and ultimately finishing in a draft lottery position outside the playoffs. So, who bears the blames for the team’s failin...

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St. Louis Blues 2023 Offseason To-Do List

The St. Louis Blues have entered one of the most important offseasons under general manager Doug Armstrong. The franchise is at a crossroads after a non-competitive 81-point season. They have a lot of problems with long contracts hampering their blue line, but in my opinio...

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Blues Weekly: Coaching Changes, Armstrong, Draft Lottery & More

With the season being over for the St. Louis Blues, it's time to get ready for the offseason. The Blues have already had their season wrap-up press conferences with players, coaches, and general manager Doug Armstrong. They've also ma...

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Blues Weekly: Vrana, Blais, Kapanen, Offseason & More

The St. Louis Blues continued their season last week with two home games and two road games. They got Jakub Vrana in their lineup after making the trade deadline day move with the Detroit Red Wings. The Blues are getting a clearer picture of what their forward...

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Blues Rebuild Is Not a Quick Fix

The St. Louis Blues have started tearing down a roster they expected to be a playoff conteder this season. By trading Vladimir Tarasenko to the New York Rangers, then dealing captain Ryan O'Reilly to the Toronto Maple Leafs, they have clearly lit the match on a significant rebuilding process. But quo...

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Blues Can Accelerate Rebuild by Adding Timo Meier

As the team continues to struggle, general manager Doug Armstrong's vision for the future of the St. Louis Blues has become unquestionably clear: it's time to refresh the roster around their young core of Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou. ...

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Bruins Still Have Intriguing Trade Deadline Options With Blues

The 2023 NHL trade deadline is still three weeks away, but two New York teams are not waiting around and making their moves early. On Jan. 30, the New York Islanders got Bo Horvat from the Vancouver Canucks. On Feb. 9, the New York Ranger...

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Blues 2022-23 All-Star Break Fan Survey

The NHL All-Star Break has come and gone. With the break now in the rearview mirror, it's time to review what the fans and St. Louis Blues writers of The Hockey Writers have to say about the current state of the team. The writing staff had plenty of time to m...

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Revisiting Doug Armstrong’s Drafts — 2020

The St. Louis Blues have had Doug Armstrong as their general manager since the 2010-11 season. Throughout that time, he’s done a great job of bringing the franchise its first Stanley Cup (2019). While his drafts have been hit or miss, h...

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Blues’ Season Plans Impacted by Krug’s Long-Term Injury

In what was definitely a surprising move, the St. Louis Blues have announced that defenseman Torey Krug has been placed on the long-term injured reverse (LTIR) with a lower-body injury. He will be re-evaluated in six weeks. In a corresponding move, defenseman Tyler Tucker was...

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Blues Need to Rebuild Amidst Disastrous Season

The St. Louis Blues are 12-15-0 through 27 games this season. This season has been wildly disappointing, to say the least. They've had ample opportunity to figure this out and haven't come close to doing so. There is plenty of blame to go around, ...

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Tension for Blues Reaching a Breaking Point

Frustration is beginning to boil over in St. Louis. The team is now in its fourth season since winning its first Stanley Cup in franchise history, and tensions are seemingly higher than ever. The Blues are in a complicated spot as they are experiencing a number of pressin...

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Blues on the Verge of Being in Dangerous Limbo Situation

The St. Louis Blues could not be in a worse spot than they are right now, sitting in sixth place in the Central Division and 25th overall in the NHL. They are out of the playoffs but not in the sweepstakes for the number one overall pick. It will be...

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3 Things Blues Fans Should Be Thankful For in 2022

It is that wonderful time of year in the United States when we gather together and give thanks for what we have been fortunate to receive over the last year. To look back on what has happened and find the good in what may even be the darkest of are...

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