St. Louis Game Time Jun 17, 2018
Blues interested in Ilya Kovalchuk
Will they land the Russian superstar? Ilya Kovalchuk is returning to the NHL from an extended stay with SKA St. Petersburg of the KHL. After winning the Gragarin Cup twice in 2015 and 2017, Kovalchuk helped (Not) Russia capture the gold medal at the 2018 Olympics. The former Rocket Richard winner has been tied to either the San Jose Sharks or the Los Angeles Kings, but other teams are throwing their hats into the ring. Kovalchuk had 31 goals and 32 assists in 51 games last year in the KHL. Yes, the NHL and KHL are completely different beasts - ask Vladimir Sobotka - but the 35 year old...
St. Louis Game Time May 30, 2018
Why not protect David Perron?
Game Time paper contributor Kevin Lorenz wonders why Frenchie was allowed to leave. Long-time Game Time contributor Kevin Lorenz, formerly of InsideSTL.com, sent in this piece on David Perron and the Blues’ strategy in not protecting him for the expansion draft. It’s well worth your time. - Hildy With David Perron having a career year with the Cup Final-bound Vegas Golden Knights, Blues fans have wondered if Doug Armstrong made the right choice in deciding to let Perron go, and instead protect Patrik Berglund, Jay Bouwmeester, and/or Vladimir Sobotka in the expansion draft. A common...
