The Blues have made a significant swap on their two power-play units as they attempt to snap an 0-for-20 drought tonight.

Today in practice, rookie Alex Pietrangelo practiced with the No. 1 power-play unit and Erik Johnson was with the second unit.

Pientrangelo will…

When Erik Johnson walked into the Blues’ locker room after Friday’s 6-2 win over Colorado, the media got a chuckle. Johnson was wearing an obnoxious Blues hat, circa 1994, that looked like he bought it at a gas station.

Judge for yourself…

In the Blues’ locker room this morning, the TV was tuned to hockey highlights and preseason scores. When the score of the Blues-Minnesota game from Tuesday night rolled across the bottom of the screen, it was listed as a 4-0 Blues’ win instead of a…

Since posting the Blues’ lineup in an earlier Morning Skate blog, I had a chance to speak with Blues coach Andy Murray about why he chose the players he did for tonight’s game. Here’s what he said:

“I want to play Paul because he…

Forwards

Paul Kariya-Patrik Berglund-Brad Boyes

Andy McDonald-David Backes-David Perron

Chris Porter-Derek Armstrong-Aaron Palushaj

Ryan Reaves-Yan Stastny-Cam Janssen

Defense

Erik Johnson-Steve Wagner

Darryl Sydor-Alex Pietrangelo

Brendan Bell-Mike Weaver

Goalies

Chris Mason

Ben Bishop

On Wednesday, Blues defenseman Erik Johnson heard the words that he’s been waiting to hear for many months.

After missing the 2008-09 season with a torn ACL in his right knee, he’s finally cleared to return to the ice for all hockey activity.

“I…

Each summer, there’s a new player who all fans hope will decide to turn pro sooner than later. In the past, T.J. Oshie and Erik Johnson faced the obvious question of “When?”

This summer, it’s Notre Dame defenseman Ian Cole, whom the Blues…

Six months after surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee, Blues defenseman Erik Johnson went to the doctor today hoping to receive full clearance to play. While he didn’t get that, the news was good, and Johnson should receive…

Blues President John Davidson met with the media on Thursday, which was locker clean-out day for the players.

Here’s Part 1 of the interview with Davidson, who talked about a wide range of topics including the Vancouver series, Barret Jackman’s knee injury, the…