Vladimir Tarasenko
Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (4) breaks up a shot attempt by St. Louis Blues' Vladimir Tarasenko (91) in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
St. Louis Blues at Dallas Stars 12/14/2021

Dec. 29, 2021 05:56 AM EST

FILE - Russia forward Vladimir Tarasenko wraps the puck around the goal against Slovakia forward Branko Radivojevic in the first period of a men's ice hockey game at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. A handful of NHL players are voicing frustration over the decision not to allow them to go to the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing. Tarasenko said on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, he would have gone if given the choice. Keeping the season going while allowing individual players to choose whether to go was not something that was ever considered.(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
NHL players vent frustration over being barred from Olympics

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 29, 2021 05:54 AM EST

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington, right, makes a save on a shot by Colorado Avalanche's Conor Timmins (22) as Blues' Niko Mikkola (77) defends during the second period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Sunday, May 23, 2021, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Blues bound for change after 'embarrassing' 1st-round sweep

By Stephen Whyno May. 24, 2021 04:18 PM EDT

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon is congratulated as he passes the team box after scoring his second goal of night, during the third period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, in Denver. Colorado won 6-3. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
MacKinnon records hat trick, Avs beat Blues 6-3 in Game 2

By Pat Graham May. 20, 2021 01:47 AM EDT

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, right, checks St. Louis Blues left wing Jaden Schwartz in the corner in the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Monday, May 17, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
NHL clears Blues, Golden Knights after virus testing errors

By Stephen Whyno And Pat Graham May. 19, 2021 03:01 PM EDT

Fans watch a baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday, May 18, 2021, in St. Louis. The Cardinals have significantly loosened their COVID-19 guidelines, saying fully vaccinated fans attending games at Busch Stadium will no longer be required to wear masks inside the ballpark. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
The Latest: Blues get players back after COVID test errors

By The Associated Press May. 19, 2021 02:06 PM EDT

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer heads back to the net during a timeout in the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the St. Louis Blues, Monday, May 17, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
MacKinnon, Grubauer lift Avs to 4-1 win over Blues in Game 1

By Pat Graham May. 18, 2021 01:12 AM EDT

FILE - In this file photo dated Monday, Feb. 3, 2014, Sarah Lewis, Secretary General and Gian Franco Kasper, President of the FIS, the International Ski Federation, right, visit the finish area of the Aline ski course ahead of the 2014 Winter Olympics, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. Lewis has declared herself a candidate on Tuesday April 6, 2021, to become the first woman president of the International Ski Federation.(AP Photo/Alessandro Trovati, FILE)
Sochi Olympics

Apr. 06, 2021 05:34 AM EDT

Vegas Golden Knights' Alec Martinez, right, celebrates after scoring past St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 12, 2021, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Smith's OT goal lifts Golden Knights to 5-4 win over Blues

By Joe Harris Mar. 12, 2021 11:03 PM EST

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) makes a save in front of Arizona Coyotes center Tyler Pitlick (17) in the second period during an NHL hockey game, Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Faulk scores twice, Blues beat Coyotes 4-1 in unique series

By John Marshall Feb. 12, 2021 11:50 PM EST

St. Louis Blues' Mike Hoffman (68) and San Jose Sharks' Fredrik Handemark (37) chase after a loose puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Capped out: Flat salary cap makes NHL teams get creative

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 20, 2021 02:45 AM EST

St. Louis Blues' Ryan O'Reilly, left, watches a puck sail over goalie Joel Hofer during NHL hockey training camp Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, in Maryland Heights, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Blues eager to restart another run after '20 disappointment

By Joe Harris Jan. 05, 2021 06:29 PM EST

Vancouver Canucks' Tyler Myers (57) chases St. Louis Blues' Vladimir Tarasenko (91) during the second period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Blues' Tarasenko set for 3rd shoulder surgery, out 5 months

By Stephen Whyno Aug. 26, 2020 02:23 PM EDT

St. Louis Blues players celebrate a goal against the Vancouver Canucks during the second period of an NHL Western Conference Stanley Cup playoff series, in Edmonton, Alberta, Friday, Aug. 21, 2020. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Defending champion Blues found trouble in bubble

Aug. 22, 2020 03:01 AM EDT

Media get their temperature checked before covering the Edmonton Oilers NHL hockey training camp in Edmonton, Alberta, Monday, July 13, 2020. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Pucks and masks prevalent as 24 NHL teams open training camp

By John Wawrow And Teresa M. Walker Jul. 13, 2020 11:49 AM EDT