Unless the Blues somehow swing a deal for Flyers defenseman Chris Pronger, the big fella won’t wear No. 44 for the Note again.

The Flyers locked him into a career-capping contract. After dealing two No. 1 picks, a mid-level scorer and…

The annual get-together didn’t produce as many fireworks as expected, but plenty of teams got a lot done.

First, let’s look at the winners:

PHILADELPHIA FLYERS: They spent lavishly to land Chris Pronger, but his addition is a team changer. The Flyers want…

Many Blues fans wept openly when the Flyers won the Pronger bidding, sending mid-level scorer Joffrey Lupul, promising young defenseman Luca Sbisa, two No. 1 picks and a conditional third-round pick in 2010 or 2011.

Philly also got young forward Ryan…

Former Blues defenseman Chris Pronger has enjoyed living in Southern California. His time in Anaheim has been most productive.

So why didn’t the Ducks lock up this future Hall of Famer with a long-term, career-capping deal?

That is a mystery to Hockey…

As Pittsburgh celebrates its Stanley Cup Championship – after the Penguins’ remarkable Game 7 victory in Motown — the rest of the NHL starts retooling in earnest.

The offseason is officially underway. Teams are feverishly preparing for the entry draft and…

If the Ducks don’t want to sign Chris Pronger to a contract extension, the Blues should wait a year and take their chances in free agency.

In a year, the Blues will be positioned to invest in another veteran player. Jay…

Computer magnate Charles Wang told Newsday he regrets buying the New York Islanders nine years ago. Given his costly failure at the helm of the franchise, Hockey Guy can understand that sentiment.

But it wasn’t a bad buy. It was a…

You couldn’t blame the Wild for being a bit punchy Sunday at Scottrade Center. This team is in the midst of playing 14 of 17 games on the road.

That is utterly ridiculous. We all know that NHL scheduling is an…

The Blues did nothing to change their dynamic before the NHL trade deadline. That is disappointing for those fans pining for Chris Pronger’s return, but the Note was better off taking a pass at this point in the team’s development.

To…

The Blues did very little at the NHL trade deadline. Keith Tkachuk stayed, Chris Pronger did not arrive and the only new face for the organization is AHL defenseman Danny Richmond.

The Flames got stronger. So did the Rangers. The Flyers…