Blues Team Report
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:53:32 PST)
Left wing Keith Tkachuk isn't saying if 2008-09 will be his last season in the NHL, but if that's how it turns out, he's checking quite a few career achievements off his list.
After playing in his 1,000th NHL game and scoring his 500th career goal last season, Tkachuk netted career point No. 1,000 in Sunday's 4-2 victory at Atlanta.
"You just dream of playing in the NHL," said Tkachuk, 36. "I feel very fortunate. I'm having a blast. It's nice when you win."
Tkachuk's 511th career goal came much like the others in his 17-year career: He scored on the power play and was knocked to the ice as the goal crossed the red line.
"If you looked at how he's scored most of his goals in the NHL, they've all been in front of the net, two feet in front of the net, him...
NHL Power Poll: Grading the goalies
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:06:49 PST)
It has been a strange year for goaltenders. Some of the most consistent, durable goalies in the game have missed...
Crosby receives weekly honor
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:50:03 PST)
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby on Monday was named the NHL's "First Star" of the week.
Barack-ing the Winter Classic: Will Obama appear at Wrigley?
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:13:12 PST)
Obamamania in Chicago has reached a point in which the President-elect's old neighborhood haunts are becoming...
Sunday's three stars: Modano scores after fatherly advice
(Sun, 30 Nov 2008 21:41:40 PST)
No. 1 star: Mike Modano, Dallas Stars On Saturday night, Modano had back spasms and wasn't sure he was going to...
Blues LW Tkachuk notches 1,000th point
(Sun, 30 Nov 2008 21:41:02 PST)
Keith Tkachuk became the 72nd player in NHL history to record 1,000 points with a power-play tally in the second period as the St. Louis Blues recorded a 4-2 win over the Atlanta Thrashers on Sunday afternoon at Philips Arena.
Boyes goal gives Blues win
(Sun, 30 Nov 2008 19:50:51 PST)
The St. Louis Blues celebrated Keith Tkachuk's milestone goal, then went on to win a rare road game. Tkachuk tied it then Brad Boyes put St. Louis ahead midway through the third period and St. Louis Blues beat the Atlanta Thrashers 4-2 Sunday. The Thrashers lost for the sixth time in seven games and the Blues ended a two-game losing streak and are 4-8 away from home.
Puck Headlines: Disgraced ex-agent/hockey 'god' opens Web site
(Sun, 30 Nov 2008 16:53:02 PST)
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Former NHL agent David Frost acquitted
(Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:33:45 PST)
Former NHL agent David Frost was acquitted Friday of sexual exploitation while coaching in a junior league in Canada. Frost was charged with four counts of sexual exploitation from his time as a coach of the now-defunct Ontario junior A Quinte Hawks in eastern Ontario in 1996 and 1997. A judge found him not guilty on all four counts.
Blues assign D Wagner to Peoria
(Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:55:05 PST)
ST. LOUIS (Ticker) - The St. Louis Blues on Thursday assigned defenseman Steve Wagner to Peoria of the American Hockey League.
Puck Headlines: Campbell, Sharks share the love
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:02:11 PST)
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Puck Daddy hockey rumors live chat
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:45:38 PST)
Barry Melrose has already taken the fall for the Tampa Bay Lightning ; will we see another coach fired in the...
Tuesday's three stars: Mason gets vengeance, shuts out Preds
(Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:36:28 PST)
No. 1 star: Chris Mason, St. Louis Blues During the off-season, the Nashville Predators decided to re-sign...
Puck Headlines: Debating Claude Lemieux's NHL comeback
(Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:36:24 PST)
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Blues recall C Porter
(Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:25:02 PST)
The St. Louis Blues on Monday recalled center Chris Porter from Peoria of the American Hockey League.
Blues send Stempniak to Toronto for two players
(Mon, 24 Nov 2008 11:46:56 PST)
The Blues traded forward Lee Stempniak to the Toronto Maple leafs for center Alexander Steen and defenseman Carlo Colaiacovo. The Blues made the deal Monday because they have needed a center since Andy McDonald broke his left leg on Nov. 16. Steen has two goals and two assists in 20 games this season, and has 50 goals and 76 assists in 253 career games.
Leafs acquire RW Stempniak from Blues
(Mon, 24 Nov 2008 11:13:02 PST)
TORONTO (Ticker) - The Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday acquired right wing Lee Stempniak from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for defenseman Carlo Colaiacovo and center Alex Steen.
The Burke Effect? Leafs dump busts for Lee Stempniak
(Mon, 24 Nov 2008 11:04:18 PST)
So simply having Brian Burke on a flight to Toronto has caused the Leafs to make a shrewd trade with the St.
NHL Power Poll: Quarter-pole questions
(Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:37:57 PST)
With the NHL's regular season a quarter of the way completed, we pose the biggest question facing each team in this week's rankings.
Benching doesn't sit well with Ducks' Morrison
(Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:46:26 PST)
Brendan Morrison did not play against Dallas on Saturday. It was the first time he has been held out of a game as...
Puck Headlines: Morrow done; Jarkko's love of crocodile hunting
(Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:49:18 PST)
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Lightning claim LW Koci from Blues
(Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:31:03 PST)
The Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday claimed left wing David Koci off waivers from the St. Louis Blues.
Puck Headlines: Putting the foil on for 'Ode to Slap Shot' Night
(Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:58:17 PST)
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Blues recall LW Winchester
(Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:42:01 PST)
The St. Louis Blues on Thursday recalled left wing Brad Winchester from Peoria of the American Hockey League.
