During my Blues’ chats on Stltoday.com, I’ve been asked several times this summer about what the team’s forward combinations will look like in 2009-10.

I did some homework yesterday, and here’s what I came up with . . .

Paul Kariya-David Backes-Brad…

The Blues have signed backup goalie Ty Conklin to a two-year contract.

Conklin, 33, will earn an average of $1.3 million as the backup to starter Chris Mason.

“We took care of a need,” Blues President John Davidson said. “Ty is very excited to be a…

The Blues’ decision to let restricted free-agent defenseman Roman Polak enter Day 1 of free agency is evidence that the two sides aren’t close to an agreement.

Polak, 23, is now free to receive offer sheets from other NHL clubs. Remember last summer, the…

When the NHL free-agency period begins at 11 St. Louis time, the Blues will be looking to sign a backup goaltender? There are plenty available in the market, and sources say the Blues have not zereod in on one particular netminder.…

Jay McKee: The Blues bought out the final year of his contract. The team will save $2.67 million in salary cap in 2009-10.

Mike Weaver: He signed a one-year, $800,000 contract.

Brad Winchester: He signed a one-year, $800,000 contract.

Jeff Woywitka: The team…

First round

17. David Rundblad, defenseman: Click here to read profile

Second round

48. Brett Ponich, defenseman: Click here to read profile

Jarmo Kekalainen says: “Big huge kid, almost 6-7, move the puck, see the ice, he’s very raw right now. Gotta be patient, it’s a…

There are two picks left before the Blues . . .

No. 15 Anaheim

No. 16 Minnesota

The Anaheim beat-writer (Dan Wood) isn’t here, so I can’t ask him who the Ducks might take.

Update: Ducks take Peter Holland

The Minnesota beat-writer (Mike Russo) is sitting next…

One of the Blues’ biggest needs this offseason is a backup goaltender and they will fill that need at the NHL draft or when free agency begins July 1.

The name that continues to surface is Minnesota restricted free agent Josh…