On Tuesday, the St. Louis Blues signed forward Jake Neighbours to a two-year contract. The contract is worth $3.75 million a season. While the deal has benefits, it also has risks. In short, the contract extension is a classic example of a two-faced situation. I Have Always Wanted a “Neighbour” Just Like You Last season, Neighbours had his breakout season, scoring 27 goals. … [Read more...] about St. Louis Blues RFA’s Contract Extension Is a Two-Faced Situation
Six Vancouver Canucks That Stand Out After Six Games
On last Thursday evening, the Vancouver Canucks finally won a game. It was a 3-2 overtime victory over the Florida Panthers, the defending Stanley Cup champions. Sure, the Panthers were missing the likes of Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk, but a win is a win. Since then, it has been three wins in a row for the Canucks. So far, it hasn’t been all perfect and there are many … [Read more...] about Six Vancouver Canucks That Stand Out After Six Games
Veteran Defender Signed to a Contract But Destination Maybe a Surprise
He was one of the top remaining free agents from the summer of 2024, especially so among defencemen. The right-shot D-man Justin Schultz has signed a contract today. This is a great pickup for the club as Schultz is a reliable, veteran defender who can provide offensive spark. However, given Schultz’s willingness to look for a unique opportunity, the team may come as a surprise … [Read more...] about Veteran Defender Signed to a Contract But Destination Maybe a Surprise
All-Star Forward Placed On Injured Reserve
The St. Louis Blues have placed 2024 All-Star Robert Thomas on injured reserve. Thomas will be re-evaluated in six weeks. Robert Thomas Placed On Injury Reserve BREAKING: #stlblues announce Robert Thomas has a fractured ankle and will be re-evaluated in six weeks. #stlblues — Jeremy Rutherford (@jprutherford) October 23, 2024 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js The former … [Read more...] about All-Star Forward Placed On Injured Reserve
Toronto’s Next Game Is More Important Than People Think
The Toronto Maple Leafs have had an interesting start to the 2024-25 season. After playing seven regular season games, they sit in fourth place in the Atlantic Division. Their next game is against the St. Louis Blues on Thursday, and they must take two points, for many reasons. Disaster in Columbus The Maple Leafs are coming off their worst game of the season. The Columbus Blue … [Read more...] about Toronto’s Next Game Is More Important Than People Think