Over 2 million monthly readers now come to THW for their hockey fix. Photos of Craig Janney, Jeff Brown and Rob Ramage from the Associated Press. St. Louis, Missouri has always been a fantastic place to play hockey. Sequi ad dicta sunt unde, sed quae nihil inventore voluptates nulla voluptate laudantium nesciunt quo, aspernatur deleniti quod harum, nisi error doloribus.When the Post-Dispatch set out to pick the Top 50 players in Blues' history, there was one goal: to choose the ones who wore the Blue Note best. Icons courtesy of V. Vladimir Tarasenko (A) R. Robert Thomas. Maroon entered the NHL scene permanently in 2012-2013, where he has since made a name for himself as a trusted top-nine forward who provides size, grit and the ability to put the puck in the net.Maroon 5 wasn't possible since #5 is retired, but Maroon 7 will do just fine. Two of the biggest prospects to headline the future St. Louis born Blues players are Keith Tkachuk’s son, Brady Tkachuk, and Ryan MacInnis, who is the son of former Blues captain Al MacInnis.
Columnist Jeff Gordon ranks the greatest players to wear the Note — not based on their contributions to the Blues, but on their overall career. Jaden Schwartz. He tallied over 1,000 points during his NHL career.Other notable St. Louis born players that never played for their hometown were Paul Ranhiem, who played over 1,000 games in the NHL, and Landon Wilson (375 NHL games).Even though the current list of St. Louis-born players is a little bit thin, there are still some players that can strengthen the list in the future. Butler was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in 2004 and played 3 full seasons for the Sabres before he was traded to the Calgary Flames for a second round pick in 2012 (now Jake McCabe). The Top 50 hockey players from St. Louis Blues history picked by a panel of experts on the NHL from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, former players and other media In July of 2014, Butler was a free agent and opted to sign with his hometown Blues.Butler played 33 games for the Blues in 2014-15 where he tallied 9 points and had a plus-8 rating. Instead, we have compiled a group that features many for their production, some for their longevity and a few for their popularity.A panel of nearly a dozen former Blues players and past and present media who covered the club submitted their own lists, which were heavily used to come up with the final selections.Select and share your dream team online by clicking on a player to see their stats, learn more about their impact on the Blues and why they were chosen for our Top 50 list. Maroon just turned 30 and will be a vital part of the Blues’ offense this season. On July 10, the St. Louis native decided to sign a one-year contract with the Blues worth $1.75 million.The 30-year-old will be entering his 8th season in the NHL, and before signing with the Blues, he played for the New Jersey Devils, Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks. Since his 2014-2015 season, Butler has struggled to stick in the NHL as he has only played in a total of 12 games over that span. A. Alexander Steen (A) O. Oskar Sundqvist. Join over 18 000 Subscribers of our free bi-weekly Newsletter. The Blues always have always had near-the-top attendance ratings and boast an excellent list of alumni players such as Wayne Gretzky, Bernie Federko, Al MacInnis, Brett Hull, Chris Pronger and The moment Patrick Maroon steps onto the ice to play his first official game as a member of the St. Louis Blues, he will be the best hometown Blues player in the team’s history. Louis native Pat Lafontaine playing for the New York Islanders. All rights reserved. © The Hockey Writers 2018. The official National Hockey League web site includes features, news, rosters, statistics, schedules, teams, live game radio broadcasts, and video clips. The moment Patrick Maroon steps onto the ice to play his first official game as a member of the St. Louis Blues, he will be the best hometown Blues player in the team’s history. Butler, a 31-year-old veteran, has most recently spent his time floating between the NHL and AHL over the past couple of seasons. Both Brady and Ryan both grew up playing minor hockey with the St. Louis AAA Blues U16 and have yet to play a game in the NHL but have bright futures.Brady Tkachuk, Ottawa Senators, 2018 NHL Draft, Dallas, TX, June 22, 2018 (Other current NHL players that were born in St. Louis that have not yet played for the Blues are Winnipeg Jets center Adam Lowry, Ottawa Senators defenseman Chris Wideman, New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield, Ottawa Senators goaltender Mike McKenna and Boston Bruins 2016 first-round pick Trent Frederic.Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey.
Columnist Jeff Gordon ranks the greatest players to wear the Note — not based on their contributions to the Blues, but on their overall career. Jaden Schwartz. He tallied over 1,000 points during his NHL career.Other notable St. Louis born players that never played for their hometown were Paul Ranhiem, who played over 1,000 games in the NHL, and Landon Wilson (375 NHL games).Even though the current list of St. Louis-born players is a little bit thin, there are still some players that can strengthen the list in the future. Butler was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in 2004 and played 3 full seasons for the Sabres before he was traded to the Calgary Flames for a second round pick in 2012 (now Jake McCabe). The Top 50 hockey players from St. Louis Blues history picked by a panel of experts on the NHL from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, former players and other media In July of 2014, Butler was a free agent and opted to sign with his hometown Blues.Butler played 33 games for the Blues in 2014-15 where he tallied 9 points and had a plus-8 rating. Instead, we have compiled a group that features many for their production, some for their longevity and a few for their popularity.A panel of nearly a dozen former Blues players and past and present media who covered the club submitted their own lists, which were heavily used to come up with the final selections.Select and share your dream team online by clicking on a player to see their stats, learn more about their impact on the Blues and why they were chosen for our Top 50 list. Maroon just turned 30 and will be a vital part of the Blues’ offense this season. On July 10, the St. Louis native decided to sign a one-year contract with the Blues worth $1.75 million.The 30-year-old will be entering his 8th season in the NHL, and before signing with the Blues, he played for the New Jersey Devils, Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks. Since his 2014-2015 season, Butler has struggled to stick in the NHL as he has only played in a total of 12 games over that span. A. Alexander Steen (A) O. Oskar Sundqvist. Join over 18 000 Subscribers of our free bi-weekly Newsletter. The Blues always have always had near-the-top attendance ratings and boast an excellent list of alumni players such as Wayne Gretzky, Bernie Federko, Al MacInnis, Brett Hull, Chris Pronger and The moment Patrick Maroon steps onto the ice to play his first official game as a member of the St. Louis Blues, he will be the best hometown Blues player in the team’s history. Louis native Pat Lafontaine playing for the New York Islanders. All rights reserved. © The Hockey Writers 2018. The official National Hockey League web site includes features, news, rosters, statistics, schedules, teams, live game radio broadcasts, and video clips. The moment Patrick Maroon steps onto the ice to play his first official game as a member of the St. Louis Blues, he will be the best hometown Blues player in the team’s history. Butler, a 31-year-old veteran, has most recently spent his time floating between the NHL and AHL over the past couple of seasons. Both Brady and Ryan both grew up playing minor hockey with the St. Louis AAA Blues U16 and have yet to play a game in the NHL but have bright futures.Brady Tkachuk, Ottawa Senators, 2018 NHL Draft, Dallas, TX, June 22, 2018 (Other current NHL players that were born in St. Louis that have not yet played for the Blues are Winnipeg Jets center Adam Lowry, Ottawa Senators defenseman Chris Wideman, New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield, Ottawa Senators goaltender Mike McKenna and Boston Bruins 2016 first-round pick Trent Frederic.Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey.