2010–11 St. Louis Blues season
2010–11 St. Louis Blues | |
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Division | 4th Central |
Conference | 11th Western |
2010–11 record | 38–33–11 |
Home record | 23–13–5 |
Road record | 15–20–6 |
Goals for | 240 |
Goals against | 234 |
Team information | |
General manager | Doug Armstrong |
Coach | Davis Payne |
Captain | Eric Brewer (Oct.–Feb.) Vacant (Feb.–Apr.) |
Alternate captains | David Backes Barret Jackman Erik Johnson (Oct.–Feb.) Alexander Steen |
Arena | Scottrade Center |
Average attendance | 19,150 |
Team leaders | |
Goals | David Backes (31) |
Assists | Alex Pietrangelo (32) |
Points | David Backes (62) |
Penalty minutes | B. J. Crombeen (154) |
Plus/minus | David Backes (+32) |
Wins | Jaroslav Halak (27) |
Goals against average | Jaroslav Halak (2.48) |
The 2010–11 St. Louis Blues season was the team's 44th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 5, 1967.[1]
The Blues posted a regular season record of 38 wins, 33 losses and 11 overtime/shootout losses for 87 points, failing to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the second consecutive season. Until the 2017–18 NHL season, this was the final season that the Blues did not make the playoffs.
Off-season
[edit]On April 14, the Blues announced that Davis Payne would be retained as head coach, making him the 23rd head coach of the franchise.
Doug Armstrong was named the new general manager, replacing Larry Pleau, who will serve in a different capacity in the organization.[2] On June 1, former player Scott Mellanby was hired as an assistant coach.[3] On June 18, the Blues hired former NHL goaltender Corey Hirsch as their new goaltending coach. He joined the Blues on July 1.[4]
On July 1, Doug Armstrong became the team's new general manager.[5] Also on July 1, Dave Taylor became the new director of player personnel. He was previously with the Dallas Stars for three years and prior to that with the Los Angeles Kings organization as both a player and in their front office for 30 years.[6]
On August 12, Dr. Jerome Gilden, the Blues' team doctor since their inception in 1967, died.[7]
On August 27, forward Paul Kariya (a free agent at the time) announced that he would sit out the entire 2010–11 season due to post-concussion syndrome.[8][9]
Divisional standings
[edit]GP | W | L | OTL | ROW | GF | GA | Pts | ||
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1 | y-Detroit Red Wings | 82 | 47 | 25 | 10 | 43 | 261 | 241 | 104 |
2 | Nashville Predators | 82 | 44 | 27 | 11 | 38 | 219 | 194 | 99 |
3 | Chicago Blackhawks | 82 | 44 | 29 | 9 | 38 | 258 | 225 | 97 |
4 | St. Louis Blues | 82 | 38 | 33 | 11 | 34 | 240 | 234 | 87 |
5 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 82 | 34 | 35 | 13 | 29 | 215 | 258 | 81 |
Conference standings
[edit]R | Div | GP | W | L | OTL | ROW | GF | GA | Pts | |
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1 | p – Vancouver Canucks | NW | 82 | 54 | 19 | 9 | 50 | 262 | 185 | 117 |
2 | y – San Jose Sharks | PA | 82 | 48 | 25 | 9 | 43 | 248 | 213 | 105 |
3 | y – Detroit Red Wings | CE | 82 | 47 | 25 | 10 | 43 | 261 | 241 | 104 |
4 | Anaheim Ducks | PA | 82 | 47 | 30 | 5 | 43 | 239 | 235 | 99 |
5 | Nashville Predators | CE | 82 | 44 | 27 | 11 | 38 | 219 | 194 | 99 |
6 | Phoenix Coyotes | PA | 82 | 43 | 26 | 13 | 38 | 231 | 226 | 99 |
7 | Los Angeles Kings | PA | 82 | 46 | 30 | 6 | 36 | 219 | 198 | 98 |
8 | Chicago Blackhawks | CE | 82 | 44 | 29 | 9 | 38 | 258 | 225 | 97 |
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9 | Dallas Stars | PA | 82 | 42 | 29 | 11 | 37 | 227 | 233 | 95 |
10 | Calgary Flames | NW | 82 | 41 | 29 | 12 | 32 | 250 | 237 | 94 |
11 | St. Louis Blues | CE | 82 | 38 | 33 | 11 | 34 | 240 | 234 | 87 |
12 | Minnesota Wild | NW | 82 | 39 | 35 | 8 | 36 | 206 | 233 | 86 |
13 | Columbus Blue Jackets | CE | 82 | 34 | 35 | 13 | 29 | 215 | 258 | 81 |
14 | Colorado Avalanche | NW | 82 | 30 | 44 | 8 | 24 | 227 | 288 | 68 |
15 | Edmonton Oilers | NW | 82 | 25 | 45 | 12 | 23 | 193 | 269 | 62 |
bold – qualified for playoffs; y – Won division; p – Won President's Trophy (best record in NHL)
CE – Central Division, NW – Northwest Division, PA – Pacific Division
Schedule and results
[edit]Pre-season
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1 | September 21 | Colorado Avalanche | 3-1 | St. Louis Blues | Halak | 10,615 | 0-1-0 | [1] | ||
2 | September 22 | St. Louis Blues | 5-1 | Minnesota Wild | Bishop | 16,219 | 1-1-0 | [2] | ||
3 | September 24 | Minnesota Wild | 0-5 | St. Louis Blues | Conklin | 11,525 | 2-1-0 | [3] | ||
4 | September 25 | St. Louis Blues | 2-5 | Dallas Stars | Allen | 9,346 | 2-2-0 | [4] | ||
5 | September 26 | St. Louis Blues | 2-0 | Colorado Avalanche | Bishop | 3-2-0 | [5] | |||
6 | September 30 | Chicago Blackhawks | 1-4 | St. Louis Blues | Halak | 11,624 | 4-2-0 | [6] | ||
7 | October 2 | Dallas Stars | 2-3 | St. Louis Blues | OT | Halak | 14,319 | 5-2-0 | [7] | |
8 | October 3 | St. Louis Blues | 3-4 | Chicago Blackhawks | Conklin | 19,692 | 5-3-0 | [8] |
Schedule and results
[edit]Blues Schedule
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Season
[edit]November
[edit]T. J. Oshie broke his ankle in Columbus on November 10 during a fight midway in the third period playing the Columbus Blue Jackets when a Blue Jacket player fell on him; he will be out at least three months. He had surgery the next day.[12] Just before that game, after a November 7 shutout (game #4) win, the Blues were off to their best start in team history, with seven consecutive wins for 20 points (9–1–2) in only 12 games.[13]
Ratings have soared for the Blues on FSN with 16 telecasts averaging 3.6, a whopping 59% higher than the 2.3 rating compared to the same time last year. October was the best-season opening month in Blues' history for games on the network. A record 5.6 rating was achieved on November 4 (Blues at home against the San Jose Sharks) beating the 5.0 rating for a game on March 29, 2000. The team has also sold out each one of its nine home games so far with 19,150 per game, for a total of 172,350.[14]
December
[edit]The slew of key injuries this season continued with the concussion that Andy McDonald received on the last play of the December 4 game against the Edmonton Oilers in an overtime loss. He is the fourth Blue to suffer the debilitating injury with Cam Janssen and Carlo Colaiacovo returning, but David Perron still out with his since November 4.[15]
T. J. Oshie began a light skate on December 23, six weeks after suffering a broken ankle on November 10,[16] and could return by the end of January.[17]
January
[edit]David Backes was named the lone Blues' representative for the NHL All-Star Game for January 30, his first.[18]
T. J. Oshie was activated and available for the game on January 18 after missing 31 games since a broken ankle on November 10.[19]
On January 20, the Blues updated the status of two forwards with concussions: Andy McDonald and David Perron. McDonald passed a baseline concussion test and has resumed light skating. He has been out of the lineup since December 4. Perron is still experiencing symptoms but will begin light exercise to see how his body responds. He has been out of the lineup since November 4.[20]
February
[edit]On February 1, the Blues announced that the day's home game against the Colorado Avalanche was postponed due to severe weather. No make-up date has been set.[21]
On February 2, the Blues announced that February 22 at 7pm is to be the make-up date for the February 1 postponed game.[22]
Andy McDonald has been activated from injured reserve and will play against the Edmonton Oilers on February 4. He has missed 24 games since his December 4 concussion. To make room for him, the Blues sent Philip McRae down to the American Hockey League's Peoria Rivermen.[23]
On February 18, the Blues traded their captain, Eric Brewer to the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for unsigned draft choice Brock Beukeboom and a third-round pick in the upcoming 2011 NHL Entry Draft.[24]
On a second consecutive day of trading, the Blues traded Erik Johnson, Jay McClement and a 2011 or 2012 first-round draft choice to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for former first-round draft choices Chris Stewart, Kevin Shattenkirk and a conditional 2011 or 2012 second-round draft choice.[25]
The team responded to the changes in the next game that same February 19 evening. After spotting the Anaheim Ducks an 0–2 deficit, they scored two quick goals to tie the game, and then two others in the first period for a slender 4–3 lead. They then blasted four more goals in the second period, including two consecutive goals late in the period by newcomer Chris Stewart (with Kevin Shattenkirk setting him up for his second goal), and one more in the third in a runaway 9–3 win. It was the highest number of goals scored by the Blues in a single game since they scored their all-time high of 11 against the Ottawa Senators in 1994.[26]
David Perron has been trying to get back onto the ice since his November 4 concussion. He has missed 50 games (through game #60 on February 24). He passed a baseline test last month and has begun light exercises.[27]
Ben Bishop recorded his first NHL shutout against the Edmonton Oilers, stopping all 39 shots in a 5–0 win in Edmonton on February 25.[28]
In the third major trade in barely over a week, on February 27, the Blues traded Brad Boyes to the Buffalo Sabres for a second-round draft pick.[29]
The Blues suffered a rare shutout at the Buffalo game after 111 consecutive games, the longest in the NHL and only eight games shy of the Blues' record.[30]
The Blues on February 28, the Blues placed goaltender Ty Conklin on waivers, but he cleared them with no team picking him up, so he remains a Blue for now. The team can either send him to the Peoria Rivermen, or ask goaltender Ben Bishop to be demoted.[31][32]
In a move just before the NHL trade deadline at 3pm EST, on February 28, the Blues traded left-winger Brad Winchester for a third-round draft pick from the Anaheim Ducks in 2012.[33]
March
[edit]After a glittering 9–1–2 (20 points in 12 games) start, the Blues plagued by injuries and sub-par performances by key personnel, dropped to an even record (28–28–9) with a loss to the New York Islanders on March 5. They have since struggled to a 19–27–7 (45 points in 53 games) record after that November 7 high point.
Prior to the March 7 game, a 5–4 shootout win against the Columbus Blue Jackets, the team honored its four greatest players to wear the number 7 jersey in a "Salute to No. 7": Red Berenson, Garry Unger, Joe Mullen, and Keith Tkachuk. Transcripts of the four speeches are here.[34]
Defenseman Barret Jackman and forward Alexander Steen (both alternate captains), will miss four-to-six weeks due to injuries suffered in the overtime win on March 9.[35][36] The team subsequently elevated 21-year-old, up-and-coming defenseman Alex Pietrangelo and veteran Andy McDonald to alternate captains.[37]
On March 16, Chairman Dave Checketts announced he was putting up for sale his 20% stake in the franchise and the Scottrade Center. TowerBrook Capital Partners owns 70% and other minority investors (including a local beer distributor Tom Stillman) own the other 10%.[38] On March 17, it was announced that both the St. Louis Blues franchise and the Scottrade Center were for sale.[39]
On March 30, the Blues defeated the Detroit Red Wings 10–3 at Joe Louis Arena.[40] It was the first time an NHL team had scored 10 goals in a regular season game since February 6, 2009, when the Dallas Stars defeated the New York Rangers at home by a score of 10–2.[41] It was also the first time that the Blues had scored 10 goals in a regular-season game since February 26, 1994, when they defeated the Ottawa Senators in an 11–1 road win.[42]
April
[edit]On April 1, the Blues were officially eliminated from the playoffs with a 3–2 loss to the Calgary Flames with a record of 35–33–10 (80 points) and four games to play. Calgary now has 89 points while the Blues can now only get to 88 points. Jarome Iginla got two goals plus an assist in the win to become the 77th player to reach 1,000 points in his career with the game-winning wrist shot on a breakaway with only 5:03 remaining in the third period.[43] He has 39 goals and 41 assists in 79 games this season, and 480 goals plus 520 assists in 1,103 career regular-season games.[44]
On April 9, David Backes earned a plus-minus team-high of +32, Alexander Steen scored his 20th goal with 49 seconds remaining in the game – which was also his 100th career NHL goal – and T. J. Oshie scored the first goal in a 2–0 shutout by Jaroslav Halak for the third time this season over the Nashville Predators.[45]
The Blues finished in fourth place in the Central Division and 11th place in the Western Conference with a 38–33–11 (87 points) record.
The Blues concluded the regular season having allowed the fewest shorthanded goals in the NHL, with just one.[46]
Playoffs
[edit]The Blues failed to qualify for the playoffs again after having failed to qualify in 2009–10.
Player statistics
[edit]Skaters
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Stats
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/− = Plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes
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‡Traded away mid-season, date of last game in ( ). Stats reflect time with Blues only.
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Blues, date of first game in ( ). Stats reflect time with Blues only.
Bold = leading team in category.
Goaltenders
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Stats
Note: GP = Games played; TOI = Time on ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime losses; GA = Goals against; GAA= Goals against average; SA= Shots against; SV= Saves; Sv% = Save percentage; SO= Shutouts
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Awards and records
[edit]Awards
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Jaroslav Halak[47] | NHL Second Star of the Week | October 25, 2010 | |||||||
Jaroslav Halak[48] | NHL Third Star of the Week | November 8, 2010 |
Milestones
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Ryan Reaves | 1st Career NHL Game | October 11, 2010 | |||||||
Alexander Steen | 200th Career NHL Point | October 14, 2010 | |||||||
Andy McDonald | 400th Career NHL Point | October 22, 2010 | |||||||
Jay McClement | 400th Career NHL Game | October 23, 2010 | |||||||
Ian Cole | 1st Career NHL Game | November 6, 2010 | |||||||
Nikita Nikitin | 1st Career NHL Game | November 6, 2010 | |||||||
Nicholas Drazenovic | 1st Career NHL Game | November 11, 2010 | |||||||
Brad Boyes | 300th Career NHL Point | November 13, 2010 | |||||||
Carlo Colaiacovo | 100th Career NHL Point | November 15, 2010 | |||||||
T. J. Hensick | 100th Career NHL Game | November 17, 2010 | |||||||
David Backes | 300th Career NHL Game | November 19, 2010 | |||||||
Eric Brewer | 700th Career NHL Game | November 19, 2010 | |||||||
Alexander Steen | 400th Career NHL Game | November 19, 2010 | |||||||
Stefan Della Rovere | 1st Career NHL Game | December 1, 2010 | |||||||
David Backes | 100th Career NHL Assist | December 9, 2010 | |||||||
Eric Brewer | 200th Career NHL Point | December 15, 2010 | |||||||
Adam Cracknell | 1st Career NHL Game | December 15, 2010 | |||||||
Adam Cracknell | 1st Career NHL Assist 1st Career NHL Point |
December 20, 2010 | |||||||
B. J. Crombeen | 200th Career NHL Game | December 20, 2010 | |||||||
Barret Jackman | 100th Career NHL Assist | December 28, 2010 | |||||||
Jay McClement | 100th Career NHL Assist | January 10, 2011 | |||||||
Philip McRae | 1st Career NHL Game | January 12, 2011 | |||||||
Ryan Reaves | 1st Career NHL Goal 1st Career NHL Point |
January 12, 2011 | |||||||
Philip McRae | 1st Career NHL Assist 1st Career NHL Point |
January 13, 2011 | |||||||
Patrik Berglund | 100th Career NHL Point | January 22, 2011 | |||||||
Philip McRae | 1st Career NHL Goal | January 26, 2011 | |||||||
Nikita Nikitin | 1st Career NHL Assist 1st Career NHL Point |
February 4, 2011 | |||||||
Nikita Nikitin | 1st Career NHL Goal | February 6, 2011 | |||||||
T. J. Oshie | 100th Career NHL Point | February 6, 2011 | |||||||
Roman Polak | 200th Career NHL Game | February 8, 2011 | |||||||
Patrik Berglund | 200th Career NHL Game | February 11, 2011 | |||||||
Erik Johnson | 200th Career NHL Game | February 11, 2011 | |||||||
Barret Jackman | 500th Career NHL Game | February 14, 2011 | |||||||
David Backes | 200th Career NHL Point | February 19, 2011 | |||||||
Brad Winchester | 300th Career NHL Game | February 21, 2011 | |||||||
Andy McDonald | 600th Career NHL Game | February 22, 2011 | |||||||
Ben Bishop | 1st Career NHL Shutout | February 25, 2011 | |||||||
Ian Cole | 1st Career NHL Goal 1st Career NHL Assist 1st Career NHL Point |
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Adam Cracknell | 1st Career NHL Goal | March 12, 2011 | |||||||
Ryan Reaves | 1st Career NHL Assist | March 12, 2011 | |||||||
Carlo Colaiacovo | 300th Career NHL Game | March 29, 2011 | |||||||
David Backes | 100th Career NHL Goal | April 1, 2011 | |||||||
Ty Conklin | 200th Career NHL Game | April 6, 2011 | |||||||
Alexander Steen | 100th Career NHL Goal | April 9, 2011 |
Transactions
[edit]The Blues have been involved in the following transactions during the 2010–11 season.
Trades
[edit]Notes
[edit]Free agents acquired
[edit]Player | Former team | Contract terms |
Brennan Evans[59] | Toronto Marlies | 2 years, $1.025 million |
Nathan Oystrick[59] | Anaheim Ducks | 1 year, $600,000 |
Dave Scatchard[60] | Nashville Predators | 1 year, $550,000 |
Dean Arsene[61] | Edmonton Oilers | 1 year, $600,000 |
Marek Svatos[62] | Avangard Omsk | 1 year, $800,000 |
Kyle Wellwood[63] | Mytishchi Atlant | 1 year, $650,000 |
Free agents lost
[edit]Player | New team | Contract terms |
Jonas Junland[64] | Farjestad BK | 1 year |
Chris Mason[65] | Atlanta Thrashers | 2 years, $3.7 million |
Nate Guenin[66] | Columbus Blue Jackets | 1 year, $575,000 |
Mike Weaver[67] | Florida Panthers | 2 years, $1.8 million |
Claimed via waivers
[edit]Player | Former team | Date claimed off waivers |
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Lost via waivers
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Marek Svatos[68] | Nashville Predators | December 29, 2010 |
Kyle Wellwood[69] | San Jose Sharks | January 18, 2011 |
Lost via retirement
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Keith Tkachuk[70] |
Darryl Sydor[71] |
Players signings
[edit]Player | Contract terms |
Tyler Shattock[72] | 3 years, $1.845 million entry-level contract |
Anthony Nigro[73] | 3 years, $1.75 million entry-level contract |
Adam Cracknell[74] | 1 year, $500,000 |
Jori Lehtera[75] | 2 years, $1.4625 million entry-level contract |
David Rundblad[76] | 3 years, $2.7 million entry-level contract |
Nikita Nikitin[77] | 1 year, $800,000 entry-level contract |
Matt D'Agostini[78] | 1 year, $550,000 |
Vladimir Sobotka[79] | 1 year, $750,000 |
Alexander Steen[80] | 4 years, $13.45 million |
Brad Winchester[81] | 1 year, $700,000 |
Jaroslav Halak[82] | 4 years, $15 million |
Cam Janssen[83] | 1 year, $600,000 |
Carlo Colaiacovo[84] | 2 years, $4.25 million |
Nicholas Drazenovic[85] | 1 year, $500,000 |
Tyson Strachan[86] | 1 year, $600,000 |
T. J. Hensick[87] | 1 year, $600,000 |
Ryan Reaves[88] | 1 year, $500,000 |
David Perron[89] | 2 years, $4.3 million |
Erik Johnson[90] | 2 years, $5.2 million |
David Spina[91] | 1 year, $500,000 |
David Backes[92] | 5 years, $22.5 million contract extension |
Cade Fairchild[93] | 2 years, $1.25 million entry-level contract |
David Shields[94] | 3 years, $1.75 million entry-level contract |
Jay Barriball[95] | 1 year, $565,000 entry-level contract |
Patrik Berglund[96][97] | 2 years, $4.5 million contract extension |
Draft picks
[edit]St. Louis's picks at the 2010 NHL Entry Draft in Los Angeles, June 25–26, 2010. The Blues had the 14th choice by virtue of finishing ninth in the conference in 2009–10.[98]
Round | Pick | Player | Position | Nationality | Team (League) |
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1 | 14 | Jaden Schwartz | C | Canada | Tri-City Storm (USHL) |
1 | 16 (from Ottawa) | Vladimir Tarasenko | C | Russia | Sibir Novosibirsk (KHL) |
2 | 44 | Sebastian Wannstrom | C | Sweden | Brynäs IF (J20 SuperElit) |
3 | 74 | Max Gardiner | C | United States | Minnetonka High School (USHS-MN) |
4 | 104 | Jani Hakanpaa | D | Finland | Kiekko-Vantaa Jr. (Finland Jr-2) |
5 | 134 | Cody Beach | RW | Canada | Calgary Hitmen (WHL) |
6 | 164 | Stephen MacAulay | LW | Canada | Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL) |
Farm teams
[edit]Peoria Rivermen
[edit]The Peoria Rivermen are the Blues American Hockey League affiliate in 2010–11.
Alaska Aces
[edit]The Alaska Aces are the Blues affiliate in the ECHL.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ National Hockey League (2010). The National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book/2011. Triumph Books. p. 111. ISBN 978-1-60078-422-4.
- ^ St. Louis Blues will make Davis Payne head coach Archived 2010-04-15 at the Wayback Machine, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (April 14, 2010)
- ^ Mellanby Hired as Assistant Coach
- ^ Blues Hire Hirsch as Goaltending Coach
- ^ Armstrong Takes Over as Blues GM: Larry Pleau steps aside after 13 years as Blues General Manager
- ^ Blues Hire Dave Taylor to Front Office: Taylor will serve as the team's Director of Player Personnel
- ^ Blues Mourn Passing of Dr. Jerome Gilden: Orthopedic Surgeon worked for the Blues since its inaugural season (Aug. 12)
- ^ Kariya to sit out NHL season[permanent dead link]
- ^ Kariya Out for Season (Aug. 27, 2010)
- ^ "2010–11 Standings by Division". National Hockey League.
- ^ Mar. 5 vs. NYI on Alternate Channel, NHL.com (Mar. 1, 2011)
- ^ Oshie Has Fractured Ankle; Out Indefinitely: The Blues have recalled forwards Drazenovic, Porter from Peoria NHL.com (Nov. 11, 2010)
- ^ Blues Off to Best Start in Team History: The Blues are 9-1-2 through 12 games and have won seven straight NHL.com (Nov. 7, 2010)
- ^ Ratings on FS Midwest Keep Soaring: Ratings through first 16 telecasts are up 59 percent vs. last year (Nov. 24, 2010)
- ^ McDonald Out with Concussion: Blues forward is out indefinitely after being injured Dec. 4 at Edmonton NHL.com
- ^ Oshie Begins Skating Again: Blues forward is back on the ice rehabbing a broken ankle NHL.com (Dec. 23, 2010)
- ^ Oshie Could Return in Late January: Blues forward is currently rehabbing from a broken ankle NHL.com (Dec. 28, 2010)
- ^ Backes Headed to 2011 All-Star Game: Forward leads the Blues in scoring with 12 goals and 21 assists (33 points) NHL.com (Jan. 11, 2011)
- ^ Blues Activate Oshie from Injured Reserve: Blues forward will return from injury and is expected to play vs. Kings NHL.com (Jan. 18, 2011)
- ^ Blues Update Status for McDonald, Perron: Both players have been sidelined with concussion-like symptoms NHL.com (Jan. 20, 2011)
- ^ Tonight's Game vs. Colorado is Postponed: Due to severe weather conditions, the game will be made up at a later date NHL.com (February 1, 2011)
- ^ Blues-Avalanche game rescheduled for Feb. 22, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (February 2, 2011)
- ^ McDonald Activated from Injured Reserve: The Blues have assigned forward Philip McRae to the Peoria Rivermen, NHL.com (Feb. 2, 2011)
- ^ Blues Trade Brewer to Tampa Bay: The Blues get rights to Brock Beukeboom and a 3rd Round Pick in 2011, NHL.com (Feb. 18, 2011)
- ^ Blues Acquire Stewart, Shattenkirk: Erik Johnson and Jay McClement have been trade to the Avalanche, NHL.com (Feb. 19, 2011)
- ^ Ron Jacober, Sports on a Sunday (KMOX, February 20, 2011)
- ^ Perron is still trying to get back on the ice, NHL.com (February 25, 2011)
- ^ Blues vs. Oilers - 02/25/11 St. Louis Blues - Recap Archived 2011-07-14 at the Wayback Machine NHL.com (February 25, 2011)
- ^ Blues Trade Boyes to Buffalo: Team acquires a second round pick in 2011 from Sabres, NHL.com (February 27, 2011)
- ^ Blues suffer rare shutout, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (February 28, 2011)
- ^ Conklin clears waivers, remains with Blues, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (February 28, 2011)
- ^ Blues Waive Conklin, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (February 27, 2011)
- ^ Winchester Traded to Ducks for Pick: Porter, Reaves Recalled from Peoria; McRae on Injured Reserve, NHL.com (February 28, 2011)
- ^ Salute to No. 7 Transcripts, NHL.com (Mar. 7, 2011)
- ^ Jackman, Steen Sidelined 4-6 Weeks, NHL.com (Mar. 10, 2011)
- ^ Gordo: Steen's injury another blow for hard-luck Blues, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (Mar. 10, 2011)
- ^ Blues weigh leadership roles, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (Mar. 12, 2011)
- ^ Checketts to sell his share of Blues, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (March 16, 2011)
- ^ "Blues owner of five years puts team on market". March 16, 2011.
- ^ "St. Louis Blues at Detroit Red Wings Box Score — March 30, 2011".
- ^ "New York Rangers at Dallas Stars Box Score — February 6, 2009".
- ^ "St. Louis Blues at Ottawa Senators Box Score — February 26, 1994".
- ^ Flames vs. Blues - 04/01/2011 St. Louis Blues - Recap Archived 2012-06-13 at the Wayback Machine, NHL.com (Apr. 1, 2011)
- ^ Jarome Iginla reaches 1,000 points as Flames rally past Blues, ESPN.com (Apr. 1, 2011)
- ^ Predators vs. Blues - 04/09/2011 - St. Louis Blues - Recap Archived 2012-06-13 at the Wayback Machine, NHL.com (April 9, 2011)
- ^ "2010-11 NHL Summary".
- ^ Bourque, Halak and Stamkos named 'Three Stars'
- ^ Torres, Garon and Halak top week's 'Three Stars'
- ^ Blues Acquire Halak from Montreal
- ^ Blues Acquire Hensick from Avalanche
- ^ Blues Select Schwartz, Tarasenko on Day 1
- ^ Blues Acquire Sobotka from Boston
- ^ Blues Acquire Della Rovere from Capitals
- ^ Blues Trade Fast, Acquire Mink
- ^ Blues Trade Brewer to Tampa Bay
- ^ Blues Acquire Stewart, Shattenkirk: Erik Johnson and Jay McClement have been traded to the Avalanche
- ^ Blues Trade Boyes to Buffalo: Team acquires a second round pick in 2011 from Sabres
- ^ Winchester Traded to Ducks for Pick
- ^ a b Evans, Oystrick Sign Two-Way Deals
- ^ Blues Sign Forward Dave Scatchard
- ^ Blues Sign Arsene to Two-Way Deal
- ^ Blues Sign Forward Marek Svatos
- ^ Blues Sign Forward Kyle Wellwood
- ^ Bang: Junland to FBK
- ^ Thrashers Sign Unrestricted Free Agent Goaltender Chris Mason[permanent dead link]
- ^ Blue Jackets Sign Former Ohio State Defenseman Nate Guenin, Forwards Trevor Frischmon, Kyle Wilson
- ^ Florida Panthers Sign D Mike Weaver
- ^ Svatos Claimed Off Waivers by Nashville: The Blues had signed the forward to a one-year deal on Tuesday (Dec. 28) (Dec. 29, 2010)
- ^ Former Canucks Forward Tabbed
- ^ Tkachuk to Retire at End of Season
- ^ Sydor Retires After 18 NHL Seasons
- ^ Blues Sign Prospect Tyler Shattock
- ^ Blues Sign Prospect Anthony Nigro
- ^ Blues Re-sign Adam Cracknell
- ^ Blues Sign Prospect Jori Lehtera
- ^ Blues Sign David Rundblad
- ^ Blues Sign Defenseman Nikita Nikitin
- ^ Blues Sign Matt D'Agostini
- ^ Blues Sign Sobotka to One-Year Deal
- ^ Blues Reach Agreement with Alex Steen
- ^ Blues Re-Sign Brad Winchester
- ^ Halak Inks Four-Year Deal with Blues
- ^ Janssen Signs One-Year Deal with Blues
- ^ Blues Re-Sign Colaiacovo
- ^ Blues Sign Drazenovic to Two-Way Deal
- ^ Blues Sign Tyson Strachan
- ^ Hensick Signs One-Year Extension
- ^ Blues Reach Deal with Ryan Reaves
- ^ Blues Re-Sign David Perron
- ^ Johnson Signs Two-Year Deal with Blues
- ^ Blues Sign Forward David Spina
- ^ Backes Signs 5-Year Contract Extension
- ^ Blues Sign Prospect Cade Fairchild
- ^ Blues Sign David Shields
- ^ Blues Sign Forward Jay Barriball, NHL.com (Mar. 26, 2011)
- ^ Berglund Signs New Contract with Blues, NHL.com (May 31, 2011)
- ^ Jeremy Rutherford tweet, Twitter.com (May 31, 2011)
- ^ Blues to Pick 14th at 2010 NHL Draft: Draft order was chosen during Tuesday's NHL Draft Lottery, (Apr. 13, 2010)