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Revisiting 10 bold Blues predictions, plus 10 more for the second half of the seasonWith the Blues at the halfway point of their season, let's revisit our 10 preseason bold predictions and provide you with 10 more. Jeremy Rutherford122Revisiting 10 bold Blues predictions, plus 10 more for the second half of the season

NHL’s 10 worst contracts, 2024 edition: Jonathan Huberdeau, Darnell Nurse and moreAccording to each player’s projected value over the remainder of their deals, these are the league’s 10 worst contracts.Dom Luszczyszyn769NHL’s 10 worst contracts, 2024 edition: Jonathan Huberdeau, Darnell Nurse and more

Blues at the NHL Draft and in free agency: What a perfect week looks likeHere's a draft pick, a free-agent signing, a re-signing and a trade that could boost the St. Louis' retool.Jeremy Rutherford111Blues at the NHL Draft and in free agency: What a perfect week looks like

Who’s the Blues’ team DJ? How to apply analytics? Jordan Kyrou’s draft report? Mailbag, Part 2The Blues are on a five-game winning streak, but there are still many questions facing them. Here's Part 2 of the mailbag.Jeremy Rutherford110Who’s the Blues’ team DJ? How to apply analytics? Jordan Kyrou’s draft report? Mailbag, Part 2

A memory test for Colton Parayko — and how he’s making Blues fans forget all about trading himWhat's changed for Parayko in 2023-24? To answer the question, we go back to the beginning with the Blues' longest-tenured player.Jeremy Rutherford44A memory test for Colton Parayko — and how he’s making Blues fans forget all about trading him

NHL’s 10 worst contracts, 2023 edition: Seth Jones, Colton Parayko and moreThe players who offer their teams the least relative value to the dollar figure on their contract.Dom Luszczyszyn402NHL’s 10 worst contracts, 2023 edition: Seth Jones, Colton Parayko and more

The NHL’s 10 biggest disappointments of the 2022-23 season so farSome players on our list have seen big drop-offs from the previous season. Harman Dayal180The NHL’s 10 biggest disappointments of the 2022-23 season so far

Evaluating your Edmonton Oilers trades for Erik Karlsson, Jakob Chychrun, Mattias Ekholm and moreAre any of the trades listed here compelling enough for the Oilers to land their target before the deadline?Daniel Nugent-Bowman and Allan Mitchell43Evaluating your Edmonton Oilers trades for Erik Karlsson, Jakob Chychrun, Mattias Ekholm and more

Blues' Colton Parayko demoted to third pair: 'He's definitely not had the year that we expect'The Blues rank near the bottom of the league in slot shots against and goals against from that area.Jeremy Rutherford86Blues' Colton Parayko demoted to third pair: 'He's definitely not had the year that we expect'

Rutherford: What (I think) I know about Blues' befuddling seasonThe Blues' four-game win streak ends with a 5-2 loss to Seattle. They're still only three points out of a wild-card spot in the West.Jeremy Rutherford73Rutherford: What (I think) I know about Blues' befuddling season

Blues set obscure NHL record with 7th straight win but keep focus on process: 'Never an easy night'The Blues have set a league record for the longest winning streak (seven games) following a losing streak of eight-plus games.Jeremy Rutherford32Blues set obscure NHL record with 7th straight win but keep focus on process: 'Never an easy night'

With Colton Parayko's previous back injury, a game off is reason for concernParayko missed 21 games in 2021 with a back injury that could have been career-threatening. Jeremy Rutherford27With Colton Parayko's previous back injury, a game off is reason for concern

Five reasons for the Blues' turnaround: Binnington, line combinations and moreAfter losing eight straight games, the Blues have now won three in a row. Here's what they've been doing to change their trajectory.Jeremy Rutherford50Five reasons for the Blues' turnaround: Binnington, line combinations and more

Hall of Famer Larry Robinson breaks down the Blues’ Colton Parayko: ‘All the tools are there. Now it’s up to him’The now-retired former Blues coach worked with the 6-foot-6, 230-pound Parayko for a few years and now watches from his home in Florida.Jeremy Rutherford33Hall of Famer Larry Robinson breaks down the Blues’ Colton Parayko: ‘All the tools are there. Now it’s up to him’

The Colton Parayko-Marco Scandella defensive pairing isn’t working, but the Blues’ options are limitedThe veterans have given up 11 goals this season in 200 minutes of five-on-five ice time.Jeremy Rutherford84The Colton Parayko-Marco Scandella defensive pairing isn’t working, but the Blues’ options are limited

Five burning questions as the Blues open camp, from Doug Armstrong’s additions to Vladimir Tarasenko’s presenceThe Blues have a lot to prove this season after being swept by Colorado in the 2021 playoffs.Jeremy Rutherford60Five burning questions as the Blues open camp, from Doug Armstrong’s additions to Vladimir Tarasenko’s presence

A ‘comfortable’ risk: Why the Blues gave Colton Parayko an 8-year extension despite long-term injury concernsThe Blues gave Parayko an eight-year deal with a $6.5 million cap hit despite a back injury that limited him in the 2020-21 season.Jeremy Rutherford42A ‘comfortable’ risk: Why the Blues gave Colton Parayko an 8-year extension despite long-term injury concerns

Video review: Colton Parayko’s flat-footed, unassertive, ‘tough’ return to Blues — did he come back too soon?The defenseman missed 21 games with a back injury, and after his minus-3 performance Monday, he doesn't look ready to compete.Jeremy Rutherford50Video review: Colton Parayko’s flat-footed, unassertive, ‘tough’ return to Blues — did he come back too soon?

Blues defenseman Colton Parayko was playing through back injury: sourcesFor the past two weeks, Parayko's ice time and production continued to dwindle before the Blues finally shut him down. Jeremy Rutherford51Blues defenseman Colton Parayko was playing through back injury: sources

Colton Parayko takes reins as Blues’ No. 1 defenseman: ‘He wants the challenge’In five NHL seasons, the 27-year-old has already gained the trust of the team's coaches. Now, new opportunities await.Jeremy Rutherford44Colton Parayko takes reins as Blues’ No. 1 defenseman: ‘He wants the challenge’

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