St. Louis Blues' Surge: A Trade Deadline Miracle

0:00On this March 14th, here's what's making headlines for the NHO. The St. Louis Blues have staged an impressive turnaround this season. Once on track for a top 5 draft pick at the bottom of the league, they've now grabbed 15 out of 18 possible points over their last 9. Games. That hot street puts them just 5 points shy of the second wildcard spot in the Western Conference. The team stuck with key forwards, Robert Thomas and Jordan Kairu, instead of shopping them around. Those decisions are paying off big time as the Blues claw their way back into playoff contention. General manager Doug Armstrong made smart moves at the trade deadline, sending Captain Braden Shen to the New York Islanders and defenseman Justin. Falk to the Detroit Red Wings and return he landed first round draft picks for the veterans in their 30s. Coach Jim Montgomery earns plenty of praise here. Hired midway through last season, he guided the Blues into the playoffs where they fell to the Winnipeg Jets in seven games. Now he's added again despite the trades.

1:01Gold tender Joel Holfer has stepped up recently as the top option over Jordan Binnington fueling this surge. A few teams remained bunched up ahead so the Blues have ground to cover, but sneaking in would be a real feat. A message from our sponsor supports today's story. A pillow that plays your sound quietly, comfortably, effortlessly. Built for nighttime listening, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.