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Mellanby departs Blues' coaching staff

Mellanby departs Blues' coaching staff

He coached two seasons in St. Louis but sees his future in hockey operations.

May 23, 2012 | 2:27 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

Blues sign 2010 draft pick Hakanpaa

Six-foot-five defenseman had five goals and seven assists for the "Blues" in Finland.

May 21, 2012 | 3:32 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

Tarasenko could soon make decision about Blues

Tarasenko could soon make decision about Blues

The 2010 first-round draft pick was left off Russia's roster for the IIHF World Championships.

May 14, 2012 | 9:35 am | (Loading… ) comments.

New owners take over Blues

New owners take over Blues

Local ownership group aims to 'put the Blues on solid financial footing.'

May 10, 2012 | 12:20 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

Done deal: Blues sale to Stillman is final

Done deal: Blues sale to Stillman is final

A press conference is set for 11 a.m. Thursday at Scottrade Center.

May 09, 2012 | 7:00 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

Blues clear out for the offseason

Blues clear out for the offseason

Thoughts from Halak, Elliott, Oshie, Pietrangelo, Langenbrunner, Pietrangelo and others.

May 08, 2012 | 12:20 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

Blues' sale will close Wednesday

Blues' sale will close Wednesday

Stillman set to take over; Hull expected to be part of management team.

May 07, 2012 | 3:58 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

Reaves, Cole return to Blues' lineup for Game 4

Reaves, Cole return to Blues' lineup for Game 4

Crombeen and Colaiacovo will be out against the Kings

May 05, 2012 | 1:27 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

Cinesport Blues right rail 3-27-12 (copy)

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May 05, 2012 | 12:00 am

Hitch: "We're getting done to us what we've done to teams all year"

Blues are 0-8 in club history when trailing 3-0 in a best-of-seven playoff series

May 04, 2012 | 2:30 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

Pietrangelo will return for Game 3 tonight

Pietrangelo will return for Game 3 tonight

Defensemen suffered a lower-body injury in Game 1 against LA

May 03, 2012 | 3:00 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

Hitchcock: 'I believe we're going to play hard' in Game 3

Hitchcock: 'I believe we're going to play hard' in Game 3

Brian Elliott will remain in net after announcement that Halak is done for series.

May 02, 2012 | 9:15 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Pietrangelo questionable, Halak out

Blues head to LA down 2-0 in the series, but the club is 2-0 on the road in the playoffs.

May 01, 2012 | 2:11 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

Pietrangelo may be available for Game 2

Pietrangelo may be available for Game 2

Hitch: "If he's out there for the pre-game skate, then he's definitely a player."

Apr 30, 2012 | 12:40 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

Kings notes: Looking for more shots on the power play

The Kings went 0 for 5 on the power play in Game 1, and for Game 2, coach Darryl Sutter wants his team to be shooting more because he knows the chances will be limited.

Apr 30, 2012 | 12:29 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

Blues in familar spot down 1-0 against LA

Blues in familar spot down 1-0 against LA

Matt D'Agostini is expected to return to the lineup tonight, replacing Chris Stewart

Apr 30, 2012 | 12:29 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

Pietrangelo day to day with possible concussion

Pietrangelo day to day with possible concussion

Hitchcock: "Just don't be writing him off yet."

Apr 29, 2012 | 12:48 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

NHL's explanation on Pietrangelo hit

NHL's explanation on Pietrangelo hit

Blues defenseman Alex Pietrangelo left Saturday's 3-1 loss to Los Angeles in the second period after being boarded by the Kings' Dwight King.

Apr 28, 2012 | 10:03 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

Hitch: Facing LA will be less about matchups

Hitch: Facing LA will be less about matchups

Backes, who had one point in the first round, hopes to get untracked offensively.

Apr 28, 2012 | 11:33 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Kings notes: Los Angeles hopes to continue playoff road success

The Kings were 18-13-10 on the road during the regular season, then won three games in Vancouver to beat the Canucks in their previous playoff series.

Apr 28, 2012 | 11:19 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Blues ready for Round 2

Offense will look to figure out Vezina Trophy finalist Jonathan Quick

Apr 27, 2012 | 2:43 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

Kings notes: We haven't 'showed close to our potential'

Kings alter their forward lines in preparation for the Blues.

Apr 27, 2012 | 2:04 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

Blues-Kings playoff dates (with TV schedule)

Blues-Kings playoff dates (with TV schedule)

Game 1 is Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at Scottrade Center

Apr 27, 2012 | 8:34 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Notebook: Halak skates, feels better, but still out

Injured goalie on ice again, but won't play Games 1 or 2.

Apr 26, 2012 | 3:55 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

NHL announces Blues-Kings playoff schedule

NHL announces Blues-Kings playoff schedule

Games 1 and 2 on Saturday and Monday at Scottrade Center.

Apr 25, 2012 | 1:55 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

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