The 2011–12 St. Louis Blues season was the 45th season of operation (44th of play) for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 5, 1967.[1]
The Blues qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since the 2008–09 NHL season , and the second time since the end of the lockout . They also won their first Central division title since the 1999–2000 NHL season .
Off-Season [ ]
The Blues extended contracts for all four of their coaches on May 26: Brad Shaw and Ray Bennette (assistant coaches), Corey Hirsch (goaltending consultant), and Scott Masters (video coach).[2]
Forward David Backes is named team captain, filling a vacancy left by Eric Brewer 's departure during the previous season.
Regular Season [ ]
October [ ]
November [ ]
On November 3, St. Louis Cardinals' ace pitcher, 36-yr-old Chris Carpenter laced up the skates for a practice session with other Blues' players, taking shots and making passes. He played ice hockey in high school at 16 and was an all-state defenseman his last three years for Trinity High School in Manchester, New Hampshire , with scouts from the Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins pursuing him for a hockey career, which he turned down to pursue baseball. He loved this hockey experience with the Blues, holding season tickets, and will be at Cardinals Night on November 4.[3]
The Blues celebrated Cardinals Night before the game on November 4. Former manager Tony La Russa dropped the ceremonial first puck.[4]
The Blues fired head coach Davis Payne (6–7–0 12 pts., 13th in Western Conference) on November 6, and replaced him with Ken Hitchcock . Hitchcock will be the 24th head coach in Blues' history and agreed to a contract through the 2012–13 season.[5]
The Blues paid tribute before a home game on November 8, to two of their past players, Pavol Demitra (1996–2004) and Igor Korolev (1992–1994), who died in a September 7 plane crash near Yaroslavl , Russia that carried the Lokomotiv_Yaroslavl team. Both players wore uniform number 38 while with the team. The accident killed 45 players, coaches, team personnel, and members of the flight crew. It is the single biggest tragedy in the history of professional hockey. [6]
Chris Stewart was suspended for 3 games on Nov. 16, because of his hit on Detroit Red Wings' Niklas Kronwall in the previous night's game.[7]
Left-winger David Perron was cleared for contact in practice skating on November 19. He has not played since suffering a concussion on Nov. 4, 2010, missing the remaining 72 games last season.[8]
Ken Hitchcock is off to the best start for a new coach for the Blues in their team history after 10 games, with a 7–1–2 (16 pts of 20) record, an 80% success rate, surpassing Joel Quenneville who started with a 70% success rate through his first 10 games.[9]
On November 28, new goaltender Brian Elliott was named "Third Star of the Week" for the week ending November 27, with his 3–0–0 (0.98 GAA, 0.963 save percentage, and one shutout) record with wins over Pittsburgh (Penguins 3–2 OT), Calgary (Flames, 2–0), and Columbus (Blue Jackets, 2–1). He presently leads the league with his 1.31 GAA and .951 save percentage, and tied with his three shutouts.[10]
December [ ]
On December 2, injured forward David Perron was activated for the home Dec. 3 game, the first regular season game for him since suffering his concussion against the San Jose Sharks on Nov. 4, 2010. He missed 97 games.[11]
January [ ]
Ron Caron , former GM (1983–1993, Dec. 1996-Jun. 1997) died at 82 in his Montreal home on Jan. 9, the night before the Blues shutout the Montreal Canadians there, a team Caron was a longtime scout and asst. GM for.[12] [13] Caron led the Blues to a 438-405-127 record during his years, including a 47–22–11 (105 pts.) in 1990–91, the third-best in Blues' history. The Blues qualified for the playoffs in each of Caron's 12 years as GM. [14] Former Blues' Hall of Fame great center Bernie Federko said he didn't know a more passionate hockey man in the world.[15] Ron Caron Guest Book
Goaltender Brian Elliott was named to the 2012 All-Star Game in Ottawa, Canada on Sunday Jan. 29. [16]
February [ ]
Andy McDonald got an assist on the first goal of the game on Feb. 12, his first game back after missing 51 games recovering from a concussion. [17]
David Perron was named the "Third Star of the Week" after scoring six goals, an assist, and a +5 in four games in the week ending February 12. He has 24 points (10 goals, 14 assists) in 30 games. [18]
March [ ]
The Blues climbed atop the NHL standings with a 3–1 win at home over the Anaheim Ducks on March 8, giving them an NHL-best 93 points (43–18–7). It is the latest date the Blues have been first this late in a season since March 9, 2000. They were 30th (last) in the NHL as recently as the 2005–06 season . They have an NHL-leading 46 points since January 1, and are a perfect 35–0 when scoring at least 3 goals. They were 6–7 when coach Ken Hitchcock took over on November 6.
The Blues announced they had signed 19-yr.-old center Jaden Schwartz , their first overall 2010 draft pick to an entry-level contract on March 12. He was added to the roster.[19]
He scored in his first NHL game on Saturday, March 17 in Tampa against the Lightning . It was the game-winner in the 3–1 win, and he was the 13th player in Blues' history to do it. [20]
In that same game, the Blues became the first team to attain 100 points, and also clinch a playoff spot. [21]
Alexander Steen was activated on March 25, after missing 39 games due to concussion syndrome since last playing on December 27. Kris Russell also returned to the lineup since experiencing a concussion on February 23. [22]
The Blues set their all-time franchise record with Brian Elliott 's eighth shutout of the season (in only 35 appearances) on March 25, giving the Blues 14 for the season. Jaroslav Halak has six shutouts in 43 appearances. The duo breaks the previous record of 13 set by Glenn Hall and Jacques Plante from the 1968–69 season. Elliott also tied Hall with his eighth shutouts in one season, but Hall still owns the team record with 16 shutouts. [23]
The Blues set their all-time franchise record with their 30th home win on March 27. More records were set with goalie Brian Elliott 's Most Consecutive Shutout Minutes (186:33), surpassing Manny Legace 's 186:15. His ninth shutout against Nashville surpassed Glenn Hall 's eight in 1968–69 . Elliott and Halak have combined for a Modern Era NHL Record of 15 shutours, extending their previous record of 14 set March 25 (see previous paragraph). The team's 105 points are their second-best in their history, surpassed only by the 1999–2000 season when they earned 114 points and won their first Presidents' Trophy . [24]
They clinched the Central Division title on March 31.[25]
April [ ]
Brian Elliott 's shutout streak ended on April 4, after 241:33. It was a new franchise record beating Manny Legace 's previous record of 186:15 set from Dec. 28, 2007 to Jan. 8, 2008.[26]
Elliott and Jaroslav Halak captured the William Jennings Trophy for the first time in leading the NHL in fewest goals allowed by a team's goaltenders with 165. It was only the second time, with Roman Turek getting the honors in the 1999–2000 season . They also tied the modern NHL record with the 1969–70 Chicago Blackhawks, with 15 shutouts. They are the first tandem goaltenders to record at least six shutouts each in the same season; Elliot had nine. He led the NHL with a 1.56 goals-against average and a .940 save percentage. His three consecutive shutouts tied the franchise record of Greg Millen in the 1988–89 season . Halak ranked fifth with a 1.97 goals-against average and a .926 save percentage. They will be honored on June 20 at the 2012 NHL Awards.[27]
Playoffs [ ]
The Blues ended the 2011–12 regular season as the Western Conference's 2nd seed. They defeated the #7 seed San Jose Sharks 4–1 in the first round, winning their first playoff series since 2002 . They next faced the #8 seed Los Angeles Kings in the second round and were swept out of the playoffs.
Game three of the Blues-Sharks (Monday) April 16 playoff was the highest-rated Blues' game ever broadcast on Fox Sports Midwest with an 11.0 household rating. Game three of the 2001 playoff game against the Dallas Stars was the previous high with a 9.9 household rating, followed by a 9.8 rating for game four of that series, and fourth-highest a 9.7 rating for the game one opener with the Sharks [28] on (Thursday) April 12, 2012.[29]
Standings [ ]
Divisions: CE – Central, NW – Northwest, PA – Pacific ROW: Total of games won in regulation or overtime, not shootout.
* – Division leader, y – Won division, p – Won Presidents' Trophy (best record in NHL)
Schedule and results [ ]
Pre-season [ ]
2011 Pre-season game log: 5–3–0 (Home: 2–2–0 ; Road: 3–1–0)
#
Date
Visitor
Score
Home
OT
Decision
Record
Recap
1
September 20
Tampa Bay Lightning
1–3
St. Louis Blues
W
2
September 21 (in Orlando, FL )
St. Louis Blues
4–3
Tampa Bay Lightning
W
3
September 22
Minnesota Wild
1–0
St. Louis Blues
L
4
September 23
St. Louis Blues
3–2
Colorado Avalanche
W
5
September 24
St. Louis Blues
2–3
Dallas Stars
L
6
September 27
St. Louis Blues
4–3
Minnesota Wild
W
7
September 29
Colorado Avalanche
1–3
St. Louis Blues
W
8
October 1
Dallas Stars
4–0
St. Louis Blues
L
Regular season [ ]
Win (2 points) Loss (0 points) Overtime/shootout loss (1 point)
2011–12 Game Log
October: 5–6–0 (Home: 2–1–0; Road: 3–5–0)
#
Date
Visitor
Score
Home
OT
Decision
Attendance
Record
Pts
Recap
1
October 8
Nashville Predators
4–2
St. Louis Blues
Halak
19,150
0–1–0
0
Nsh 4, StL 2
2
October 10
Calgary Flames
2–5
St. Louis Blues
Halak
19,150
1–1–0
2
StL 5, Cgy 2
3
October 13
St. Louis Blues
2–3
Dallas Stars
Halak
7,949
1–2–0
2
Dal 3, StL 2
4
October 15
St. Louis Blues
4–2
San Jose Sharks
Elliott
17,562
2–2–0
4
StL 4, SJS 2
5
October 16
St. Louis Blues
2–4
Anaheim Ducks
Halak
14,555
2–3–0
4
Ana 4, StL 2
6
October 18
St. Louis Blues
0–5
Los Angeles Kings
Halak
18,118
2–4–0
4
LAK 5, StL 0
7
October 21
Carolina Hurricanes
2–3
St. Louis Blues
OT
Elliott
19,150
3–4–0
6
StL 3, Car 2 OT
8
October 22
St. Louis Blues
4–2
Philadelphia Flyers
Elliott
19,593
4–4–0
8
StL 4, Phi 2
9
October 26
St. Louis Blues
3–0
Vancouver Canucks
Elliott
18,860
5–4–0
10
StL 3, Van 0
10
October 28
St. Louis Blues
1–3
Calgary Flames
Elliott
19,289
5–5–0
10
Cal 3, StL 1
11
October 30
St. Louis Blues
2–4
Edmonton Oilers
Halak
16,839
5–6–0
10
Edm 4, StL 2
November: 9–2–2 (Home: 6–1–1; Road: 3–1–1)
#
Date
Visitor
Score
Home
OT
Decision
Attendance
Record
Pts
Recap
12
November 4
Vancouver Canucks
2–3
St. Louis Blues
Elliott
19,150
6–6–0
12
StL 3, Van 2
13
November 5
St. Louis Blues
1–2
Minnesota Wild
Halak
16,917
6–7–0
12
Min 2, StL 1
14
November 8
Chicago Blackhawks
0–3
St. Louis Blues
Halak
19,150
7–7–0
14
StL 3, Chi 0
15
November 10
Toronto Maple Leafs
3–2
St. Louis Blues
SO
Halak
19,150
7–7–1
15
Tor 3, StL 2 SO
16
November 12
Tampa Bay Lightning
0–3
St. Louis Blues
Elliott
19,150
8–7–1
17
StL 3, TBL 0
17
November 15
Detroit Red Wings
1–2
St. Louis Blues
Elliott
19,150
9–7–1
19
StL 2, Det 1
18
November 17
Florida Panthers
1–4
St. Louis Blues
Halak
17,642
10–7–1
21
StL 4, FLA 1
19
November 19
St. Louis Blues
2–3
Minnesota Wild
SO
Halak
17,259
10–7–2
22
Min 3, StL 2 SO
20
November 22
Los Angeles Kings
3–2
St. Louis Blues
Halak
18,178
10–8–2
22
LAK 3, StL 2
21
November 23
St. Louis Blues
3–2
Pittsburgh Penguins
OT
Elliott
18,583
11–8–2
24
StL 3, Pit 2 OT
22
November 25
Calgary Flames
0–2
St. Louis Blues
Elliott
19,150
12–8–2
26
StL 2, Cgy 0
23
November 27
St. Louis Blues
2–1
Columbus Blue Jackets
Elliott
14,151
13–8–2
28
StL 2, CBJ 1
24
November 29
St. Louis Blues
2–1
Washington Capitals
Halak
18,506
14–8–2
30
StL 2, Wsh 1
December: 7–4–3 (Home: 6–1–1; Road: 1–3–2)
#
Date
Visitor
Score
Home
OT
Decision
Attendance
Record
Pts
Recap
25
December 2
St. Louis Blues
2–3
Colorado Avalanche
SO
Halak
15,966
14–8–3
31
Col 3, StL 2 SO
26
December 3
Chicago Blackhawks
5–2
St. Louis Blues
Elliott
19,150
14–9–3
31
Chi 5, StL 2
27
December 6
Detroit Red Wings
2–3
St. Louis Blues
Elliott
19,150
15–9–3
33
StL 3, Det 2
28
December 8
Anaheim Ducks
2–4
St. Louis Blues
Halak
18,596
16–9–3
35
StL 4, Ana 2
29
December 10
San Jose Sharks
0–1
St. Louis Blues
Elliott
19,150
17–9–3
37
StL 1, SJS 0
30
December 15
New York Rangers
1–4
St. Louis Blues
Elliott
18,121
18–9–3
39
StL 4, NYR 1
31
December 17
St. Louis Blues
1–2
Nashville Predators
OT
Halak
17,113
18–9–4
40
Nsh 2, StL 1 OT
32
December 18
Columbus Blue Jackets
4–6
St. Louis Blues
Halak
18,611
19–9–4
42
StL 6, CBJ 4
33
December 21
St. Louis Blues
2–3
Colorado Avalanche
Elliott
15,421
19–10–4
42
Col 3, StL 2
34
December 23
St. Louis Blues
3–2
Phoenix Coyotes
Elliott
12,650
20–10–4
44
StL 3, Phx 2
35
December 26
Dallas Stars
3–5
St. Louis Blues
Halak
18,842
21–10–4
46
StL 5, Dal 3
36
December 27
St. Louis Blues
2–3
Detroit Red Wings
Elliott
20,066
21–11–4
46
Det 3, StL 2
37
December 30
Nashville Predators
2–1
St. Louis Blues
SO
Halak
19,150
21–11–5
47
Nsh 3, StL 2 SO
38
December 31
St. Louis Blues
0–3
Detroit Red Wings
Elliott
20,066
21–12–5
47
Det 3, StL 0
January: 8–1–2 (Home: 7–0–2; Road: 1–1–0)
#
Date
Visitor
Score
Home
OT
Decision
Attendance
Record
Pts
Recap
39
January 3
Phoenix Coyotes
1–4
St. Louis Blues
Halak
18,112
22–12–5
49
StL 3, Phx 1
40
January 5
Edmonton Oilers
3–4
St. Louis Blues
Halak
18,428
23–12–5
51
StL 4, Edm 3
41
January 7
Colorado Avalanche
0–4
St. Louis Blues
Elliott
19,150
24–12–5
53
StL 4, Col 0
42
January 10
St. Louis Blues
3–0
Montreal Canadiens
Halak
21,273
25–12–5
55
StL 3, Mon 0
43
January 12
Vancouver Canucks
3–2
St. Louis Blues
OT
Elliott
18,231
25–12–6
56
Van 3, StL 2 OT
44
January 14
Minnesota Wild
2–3
St. Louis Blues
SO
Halak
19,150
26–12–6
58
StL 3, Min 2 SO
45
January 16
Dallas Stars
0–1
St. Louis Blues
Halak
18,036
27–12–6
60
StL 1, Dal 0
46
January 19
Edmonton Oilers
0–1
St. Louis Blues
Halak
17,432
28–12–6
62
StL 1, Edm 0
47
January 21
Buffalo Sabres
2–4
St. Louis Blues
Halak
19,150
29–12–6
64
StL 4, Buf 2
48
January 23
St. Louis Blues
1–3
Detroit Red Wings
Halak
20,066
29–13–6
64
Det 3, StL 1
49
January 24
Pittsburgh Penguins
3–2
St. Louis Blues
SO
Elliott
18,471
29–13–7
65
Pit 2, StL 1 SO
February: 11–4–0 (Home: 5–1–0; Road: 6–3–0)
#
Date
Visitor
Score
Home
OT
Decision
Attendance
Record
Pts
Recap
50
February 3
Los Angeles Kings
0–1
St. Louis Blues
Halak
18,811
30–13–7
67
StL 1, LAK 0
51
February 4
St. Louis Blues
1–3
Nashville Predators
Halak
17,113
30–14–7
67
Nsh 3, StL 1
52
February 7
St. Louis Blues
3–1
Ottawa Senators
Elliott
18,952
31–14–7
69
StL 3, Ott 1
53
February 9
St. Louis Blues
4–3
New Jersey Devils
SO
Elliott
15,021
32–14–7
71
StL 4, NJD 3 SO
54
February 11
Colorado Avalanche
2–3
St. Louis Blues
OT
Elliott
19,150
33–14–7
73
StL 3, Col 2 OT
55
February 12
San Jose Sharks
0–3
St. Louis Blues
Halak
18,447
34–14–7
75
StL 3, SJS 0
56
February 14
St. Louis Blues
1–2
Columbus Blue Jackets
Halak
12,425
34–15–7
75
CBJ 2, StL 1
57
February 16
New York Islanders
1–5
St. Louis Blues
Elliott
18,434
35–15–7
77
StL 5, NYI 1
58
February 18
Minnesota Wild
0–4
St. Louis Blues
Elliott
19,150
36–15–7
79
StL 4, Min 0
59
February 19
St. Louis Blues
1–3
Chicago Blackhawks
Elliott
22,077
36–16–7
79
Chi 3, StL 1
60
February 22
Boston Bruins
2–4
St. Louis Blues
Elliott
18,460
36–17–7
79
Bos 4, StL 2
61
February 23
St. Louis Blues
3–2
Nashville Predators
SO
Halak
16,828
37–17–7
81
StL 3, Nsh 2 SO
62
February 25
St. Louis Blues
3–2
Winnipeg Jets
SO
Halak
15,004
38–17–7
83
StL 3, Wpg 2 SO
63
February 27
St. Louis Blues
3–1
Calgary Flames
Halak
19,289
39–17–7
85
StL 3, Cal 1
64
February 29
St. Louis Blues
5–2
Edmonton Oilers
Halak
16,839
40–17–7
87
StL 5, Edm 2
March: 8–4–3 (Home: 4–1–0; Road: 4–3–3)
#
Date
Visitor
Score
Home
OT
Decision
Attendance
Record
Pts
Recap
65
March 1
St. Louis Blues
0–2
Vancouver Canucks
Elliott
18,890
40–18–7
87
Van 2, StL 0
66
March 3
St. Louis Blues
3–1
San Jose Sharks
Halak
17,562
41–18–7
89
StL 3, SJS 1
67
March 6
Chicago Blackhawks
1–5
St. Louis Blues
Halak
19,150
42–18–7
91
StL 5, Chi 1
68
March 8
Anaheim Ducks
1–3
St. Louis Blues
Halak
19,150
43–18–7
93
StL 3, Ana 1
69
March 10
Columbus Blue Jackets
1–4
St. Louis Blues
Elliott
19,150
44–18–7
95
StL 4, CBJ 1
70
March 11
St. Louis Blues
2–1
Columbus Blue Jackets
Halak
14,969
45–18–7
97
StL 2, CBJ 1
71
March 13
St. Louis Blues
3–4
Chicago Blackhawks
SO
Halak
21,349
45–18–8
98
Chi 4, StL 3 SO
72
March 15
St. Louis Blues
0–2
Carolina Hurricanes
Elliott
18,680
45–19–8
98
Car 2, StL 0
73
March 17
St. Louis Blues
3–1
Tampa Bay Lightning
Halak
18,777
46–19–8
100
StL 3, TBL 1
74
March 21
St. Louis Blues
3–4
Anaheim Ducks
Halak
14,494
46–20–8
100
Ana 4, StL 3
75
March 22
St. Louis Blues
0–1
Los Angeles Kings
SO
Elliott
18,118
46–20–9
101
LAK 4, StL 3 SO
76
March 25
St. Louis Blues
4–0
Phoenix Coyotes
Elliott
12,585
47–20–9
103
StL 4, Phx 0
77
March 27
Nashville Predators
0–3
St. Louis Blues
Elliott
19,150
48–20–9
105
StL 3, Nsh 0
78
March 29
St. Louis Blues
3–4
Chicago Blackhawks
SO
Halak
21,659
48–20–10
106
Chi 4, StL 3 SO
79
March 31
Columbus Blue Jackets
5–2
St. Louis Blues
Halak
19,150
48–21–10
106
CBJ 5, StL 2
April: 1–1–1 (Home: 0–1–1; Road: 1–0–0)
#
Date
Visitor
Score
Home
OT
Decision
Attendance
Record
Pts
Recap
80
April 4
Detroit Red Wings
3–2
St. Louis Blues
SO
Elliott
18,755
48–21–11
107
Det 3, StL 2 SO
81
April 6
Phoenix Coyotes
4–1
St. Louis Blues
Elliott
19,150
48–22–11
107
Phx 4, StL 1
82
April 7
St. Louis Blues
3–2
Dallas Stars
Halak
16,560
49–22–11
109
StL 3, Dal 2
Legend :
Win (2 points)
Loss (0 points)
Overtime/shootout loss (1 point)
Playoffs [ ]
Key: Win Loss
2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs
Western Conference Quarterfinals: vs. (7) San Jose Sharks – St. Louis won series 4–1
#
Date
Visitor
Score
Home
OT
Decision
Attendance
Series (STL–SJS)
Recap
1
April 12
San Jose
3–2
St. Louis
2OT
Halak
19,333
0–1
SJS 3, StL 2 2OT
2
April 14
San Jose
0–3
St. Louis
Halak
19,500
1–1
StL 3, SJS 0
3
April 16
St. Louis
4–3
San Jose
Elliott
17,562
2–1
StL 4, SJS 3
4
April 19
St. Louis
2–1
San Jose
Elliott
17,562
3–1
StL 2, SJS 1
5
April 21
San Jose
1–3
St. Louis
Elliott
19,490
4–1
StL 3, SJS 1
Western Conference Semifinals vs. (8) Los Angeles Kings: Los Angeles won series 4–0
#
Date
Visitor
Score
Home
OT
Decision
Attendance
Series (STL–LAK)
Recap
1
April 28
Los Angeles
3–1
St. Louis
Elliott
19,391
0–1
LAK 3, StL 1
2
April 30
Los Angeles
5–2
St. Louis
Elliott
19,366
0–2
LAK 5, StL 2
3
May 3
St. Louis
2–4
Los Angeles
Elliott
18,362
0–3
LAK 4, StL 2
4
May 6
St. Louis
1–3
Los Angeles
Elliott
18,373
0–4
LAK 3, StL 1
Player statistics [ ]
Skaters [ ]
(Regular season through games of April 21, 2012) FINAL
Stats
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/− = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes
Regular season
Player
GP
G
A
Pts
+/−
PIM
Backes, David David Backes
82
24
30
54
15
101
Oshie, T. J. T. J. Oshie
80
19
35
54
15
50
Pietrangelo, Alex Alex Pietrangelo
81
12
39
51
16
36
Shattenkirk, Kevin Kevin Shattenkirk
81
9
34
43
20
60
Perron, David David Perron
57
21
21
42
19
28
Berglund, Patrik Patrik Berglund
82
19
19
38
4
30
Arnott, Jason Jason Arnott
72
17
17
34
13
26
Stewart, Chris Chris Stewart
79
15
15
30
1
109
Steen, Alexander Alexander Steen
43
15
13
28
24
28
Langenbrunner, Jamie Jamie Langenbrunner
70
6
18
24
7
32
McDonald, Andy Andy McDonald
25
10
12
22
4
2
Sobotka, Vladimir Vladimir Sobotka
73
5
15
20
12
42
Colaiacovo, Carlo Carlo Colaiacovo
64
2
17
19
7
22
D'Agostini, Matt Matt D'Agostini
55
9
9
18
12
27
Jackman, Barret Barret Jackman
81
1
12
13
20
57
Polak, Roman Roman Polak
77
0
11
11
6
57
† Russell, Kris Kris Russell
43
4
5
9
13
12
Nichol, Scott Scott Nichol
80
3
5
8
−5
83
Huskins, Kent Kent Huskins
25
2
5
7
9
10
Porter, Chris Chris Porter
47
4
3
7
−1
11
Cole, Ian Ian Cole
26
1
5
6
7
22
Reaves, Ryan Ryan Reaves
60
3
1
4
0
124
* Grachev, Evgeny Evgeny Grachev
26
1
3
4
−4
2
Crombeen, B.J. B.J. Crombeen
40
1
2
3
−2
71
Schwartz, Jaden Jaden Schwartz
7
2
1
3
1
0
* Cracknell, Adam Adam Cracknell
2
1
0
1
1
0
* Fairchild, Cade Cade Fairchild
5
0
1
1
−1
0
* Sterling, Brett Brett Sterling
4
0
0
0
−1
0
‡ Nikitin, Nikita Nikita Nikitin
7
0
0
0
−5
4
†‡ Chorney, Taylor Taylor Chorney
2
0
0
0
0
0
* indicates not currently on the active roster.
+ indicates on Injured Reserve.
‡ 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.
Playoffs
Player
GP
G
A
Pts
+/−
PIM
McDonald, Andy Andy McDonald
9
5
5
10
−2
8
Berglund, Patrik Patrik Berglund
9
3
4
7
2
6
Perron, David David Perron
9
1
4
5
−4
10
Pietrangelo, Alex Alex Pietrangelo
8
0
5
5
−1
0
Backes, David David Backes
9
2
2
4
−5
18
Steen, Alexander Alexander Steen
9
1
2
3
−2
6
Russell, Kris Kris Russell
9
0
3
3
3
5
Oshie, T. J. T. J. Oshie
9
0
3
3
−2
6
Colaiacovo, Carlo Carlo Colaiacovo
7
0
3
3
2
16
Stewart, Chris Chris Stewart
7
2
0
2
−1
12
Shattenkirk, Kevin Kevin Shattenkirk
9
1
1
2
−3
6
Sobotka, Vladimir Vladimir Sobotka
9
1
1
2
0
15
Langenbrunner, Jamie Jamie Langenbrunner
9
1
0
1
−1
11
Arnott, Jason Jason Arnott
7
1
0
1
−1
0
Crombeen, B.J. B.J. Crombeen
7
1
0
1
−1
31
D'Agostini, Matt Matt D'Agostini
4
1
0
1
0
4
Jackman, Barret Barret Jackman
9
0
1
1
−8
21
Nichol, Scott Scott Nichol
9
0
1
1
−3
14
Polak, Roman Roman Polak
9
0
0
0
−3
19
Huskins, Kent Kent Huskins
1
0
0
0
0
2
Cole, Ian Ian Cole
2
0
0
0
−1
0
Reaves, Ryan Ryan Reaves
2
0
0
0
0
0
Goaltenders [ ]
(Updated through April 7, 2012) FINAL
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
Regular season
Player
GP
Min
W
L
OT
GA
GAA
SA
Sv%
SO
G
A
PIM
Halak, Jaroslav Jaroslav Halak
46
2,747
26
12
7
90
1.97
1,211
.926
6
0
0
0
Elliott, Brian Brian Elliott
38
2,235
23
10
4
58
1.56
972
.940
9
0
0
0
TOTALS
82
4,982
49
22
11
148
1.78
2,183
.932
15 *
0
0
0
BOLD = individual leading NHL * = Modern NHL Record
Playoffs (Updated through May 6, 2012) FINAL
Player
GP
Min
W
L
GA
GAA
SA
Sv%
SO
G
A
PIM
Elliott, Brian Brian Elliott
8
455
3
4
18
2.37
187
.904
0
0
0
2
Halak, Jaroslav Jaroslav Halak
2
104
1
1
3
1.73
46
.935
0
0
0
0
Allen, Jake Jake Allen
1
1
0
0
0
0.00
0
.000
0
0
0
0
Awards and records [ ]
Awards [ ]
Milestones [ ]
Regular Season
Player
Milestone
Reached
Vladimir Sobotka
200th Career NHL Game
October 8, 2011
Alex Pietrangelo
100th Career NHL Game
October 15, 2011
Evgeny Grachev
1st Career NHL Assist 1st Career NHL Point
October 22, 2011
Chris Stewart
200th Career NHL Game
October 22, 2011
Matt D'Agostini
200th Career NHL Game
November 15, 2011
T.J. Oshie
200th Career NHL Game
November 17, 2011
Cade Fairchild
1st Career NHL Game
November 29, 2011
Kris Russell
300th Career NHL Game
December 6, 2011
Jason Arnott
1,200th Career NHL Game
December 8, 2011
Kevin Shattenkirk
100th Career NHL Game
December 10, 2011
Carlo Colaiacovo
100th Career NHL Assist
December 18, 2011
Evgeny Grachev
1st Career NHL Goal
December 26, 2011
David Backes
400th Career NHL Game
December 27, 2011
Cade Fairchild
1st Career NHL Assist 1st Career NHL Point
January 12, 2012
Scott Nichol
600th Career NHL Game
January 23, 2012
T.J. Oshie
100th Career NHL Assist
February 16, 2012
Jaroslav Halak
100th Career NHL Win
February 23, 2012
Patrik Berglund
300th Career NHL Game
March 15, 2012
Jaroslav Halak
200th Career NHL Game
March 17, 2012
Roman Polak
300th Career NHL Game
March 17, 2012
Jaden Schwartz
1st Career NHL Game 1st Career NHL Goal 1st Career NHL Point [20]
March 17, 2012
Jaden Schwartz
1st Career NHL Assist
March 25, 2012
Jamie Langenbrunner
1,100th Career NHL Game
March 27, 2012
Final roster [ ]
Updated April 20, 2012.[35]
#
Nat
Player
Pos
S /G
Age
Acquired
Birthplace
34
Canada
Allen, Jake Jake Allen
1.0 G
L
34
2008
Fredericton, New Brunswick
44
Canada
Arnott, Jason Jason Arnott
4.0 C
R
50
2011
Collingwood, Ontario
42
United States
Backes, David David Backes
(C )
4.3 C /RW
R
40
2003
Minneapolis, Minnesota
21
Sweden
Berglund, Patrik Patrik Berglund
4.0 C
L
36
2006
Västerås, Sweden
28
Canada
Colaiacovo, Carlo Carlo Colaiacovo
2.0 D
L
42
2008
Toronto, Ontario
23
United States
Cole, Ian Ian Cole
2.0 D
L
35
2007
Ann Arbor, Michigan
79
Canada
Cracknell, Adam Adam Cracknell
7.0 RW
R
39
2009
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
26
United States
Crombeen, B.J. B.J. Crombeen
7.0 RW
R
39
2008
Denver, Colorado
36
Canada
D'Agostini, Matt Matt D'Agostini
7.0 RW
R
38
2010
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
1
Canada
Elliott, Brian Brian Elliott
1.0 G
L
39
2011
Newmarket, Ontario
78
Russia
Grachev, Evgeny Evgeny Grachev
4.2 C /LW
R
34
2011
Khabarovsk, Soviet Union
41
Slovakia
Halak, Jaroslav Jaroslav Halak
1.0 G
L
39
2010
Bratislava, Czechoslovakia
6
Canada
Huskins, Kent Kent Huskins
2.0 D
L
45
2011
Almonte, Ontario
5
Canada
Jackman, Barret Barret Jackman
(A )
2.0 D
L
43
1999
Trail, British Columbia
15
United States
Langenbrunner, Jamie Jamie Langenbrunner
(A )
7.0 RW
R
49
2011
Cloquet, Minnesota
10
Canada
McDonald, Andy Andy McDonald
(A )
6.2 LW /C
L
47
2007
Strathroy, Ontario
12
Canada
Nichol, Scott Scott Nichol
4.0 C
R
50
2011
Edmonton, Alberta
74
United States
Oshie, T.J. T.J. Oshie
7.2 RW /C
R
38
2005
Mount Vernon, Washington
57
Canada
Perron, David David Perron
6.0 LW
R
36
2007
Sherbrooke, Quebec
27
Canada
Pietrangelo, Alex Alex Pietrangelo
2.0 D
R
35
2008
King City, Ontario
46
Czechoslovakia
Polak, Roman Roman Polak
2.0 D
R
38
2004
Ostrava, Czechoslovakia
32
Canada
Porter, Chris Chris Porter
4.0 C
L
40
2007
Toronto, Ontario
75
Canada
Reaves, Ryan Ryan Reaves
7.0 RW
R
38
2005
Winnipeg, Manitoba
4
Canada
Russell, Kris Kris Russell
2.0 D
L
37
2011
Caroline, Alberta
9
Canada
Schwartz, Jaden Jaden Schwartz
4.0 C
L
32
2010
Melfort, Saskatchewan
22
United States
Shattenkirk, Kevin Kevin Shattenkirk
2.0 D
R
36
2011
Greenwich, Connecticut
17
Czech Republic
Sobotka, Vladimir Vladimir Sobotka
6.2 LW /C
L
37
2010
Třebíč, Czechoslovakia
20
Sweden
Steen, Alexander Alexander Steen
(A )
6.0 LW
L
40
2008
Winnipeg, Manitoba
25
Canada
Stewart, Chris Chris Stewart
7.0 RW
R
37
2011
Toronto, Ontario
55
Canada
Syvret, Danny Danny Syvret
2.0 D
L
39
2011
Millgrove, Ontario
Transactions [ ]
The Blues have been involved in the following transactions during the 2011–12 season
Trades [ ]
Free agents signed [ ]
Player
Former team
Contract terms
Kyle Hagel [39]
Rockford IceHogs
1 year, $525,000
Brian Elliott [40]
Colorado Avalanche
1 year, $600,000
Kent Huskins [41]
San Jose Sharks
1 year, $1 million
Brett Sterling [42]
Pittsburgh Penguins
1 year, $600,000
Scott Nichol [43]
San Jose Sharks
1 year, $700,000
Jason Arnott [44]
Washington Capitals
1 year, $2.875 million
Jamie Langenbrunner [45]
Dallas Stars
1 year, $2.8 million
Jonathan Cheechoo [46]
Worcester Sharks
1 year, $600,000
Danny Syvret [47]
Philadelphia Flyers
1 year, $525,000 [48]
Free agents lost [ ]
Player
New team
Contract terms
Nicholas Drazenovic [49]
Columbus Blue Jackets
1 year, $550,000
Nathan Oystrick [50]
Phoenix Coyotes
1 year, $600,000
Dean Arsene [50]
Phoenix Coyotes
1 year, $725,000
Tyson Strachan [51]
Florida Panthers
1 year, $750,000
Graham Mink [52]
Hershey Bears
1 year
Cam Janssen [53]
New Jersey Devils
1 year, $525,000
Ty Conklin [54]
Detroit Red Wings
1 year, $750,000
Claimed via Waivers [ ]
Lost via Waivers [ ]
Lost via Retirement [ ]
Player signings [ ]
Player
Date
Contract terms
Patrik Berglund [58]
May 31, 2011
2 years, $4.5 million
Roman Polak [59]
June 2, 2011
5 years, $13.75 million
T.J. Hensick [60]
June 6, 2011
2 years, $1.2 million
Nikita Nikitin [61]
June 9, 2011
1 year, $600,000
Chris Porter [62]
June 13, 2011
1 year, $600,000
Vladimir Sobotka [63]
June 15, 2011
3 years, $3.9 million
Sebastian Wannstrom [64]
June 16, 2011
3 years, $2.32 million entry-level contract
B.J. Crombeen [65]
June 22, 2011
2 years, $2 million
T.J. Oshie [66]
June 30, 2011
1 year, $2.35 million
Matt D'Agostini [67]
July 1, 2011
2 years, $3.3 million
Cody Beach [68]
July 1, 2011
3 years, $1.825 million entry-level contract
Adam Cracknell [69]
July 1, 2011
1 year, $575,000
Ben Bishop [70]
July 5, 2011
1 year, $800,000
Ryan Reaves [71]
July 18, 2011
1 year, $525,000
Ryan Reaves[72]
Jan. 9, 2012
2 years, $1.2 million contract extension
Brian Elliott [73]
Jan. 18, 2012
2 years, $3.6 million contract extension
Jaden Schwartz [74]
March 12, 2012
3 years, $2.49 million entry-level contract
Adam Cracknell [75]
March 27, 2012
1 year, $550,000 contract extension
Paul Karpowich [76]
April 20, 2012
2 years, $1.28 million entry-level contract
Jani Hakanpaa [77]
May 21, 2012
3 years, $2.095 million entry-level contract
Jordan Binnington [78]
May 29, 2012
3 years, $1.95 million entry-level contract
Ty Rattie [79]
June 1, 2012
3 years, $2.41 million entry-level contract
Vladimir Tarasenko [80]
June 2, 2012
entry-level contract
Draft picks [ ]
St. Louis's picks at the 2011 NHL Entry Draft in St. Paul , at the Xcel Energy Center from June 24 – June 25, 2011.
The Blues had no first-round pick in the draft, because of the trade with the Colorado Avalanche during the 2010–2011 season.[81]
Farm teams [ ]
Peoria Rivermen [ ]
The Peoria Rivermen are the Blues American Hockey League affiliate in 2011–12 .
Alaska Aces [ ]
The Alaska Aces are the Blues affiliate in the ECHL .
See also [ ]
References [ ]
↑ National Hockey League (2010). The National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book/2011 . Triumph Books, 111. ISBN 978-1-60078-422-4 .
↑ Blues Extend Contracts for 4 Coaches: Shaw, Bennett, Hirsch and Masters each get contract extensions , NHL.com (May 26, 2011)
↑ Carpenter Laces Up the Skates: St. Louis Cardinals' ace joins Blues for practice on Thursday morning , NHL.com (November 3, 2011)
↑ Cardinals Night with the Blues is Nov. 4: Manager Tony La Russa will drop the ceremonial puck prior to the game , NHL.com (November 2, 2011)
↑ Blues Hire Ken Hitchcock as Head Coach: Davis Payne was relieved of his duties as head coach on Sunday night , NHL.com (November 6, 2011)
↑ Blues Pay Tribute to Demitra, Korolev: Both former players died in the Sept. 7 plane crash in Russia , NHL.com (November 8, 2011)
↑ Stewart suspended for three games: Forward was suspended after hitting Detroit's Kronwall on Nov. 15 , NHL.com (November 16, 2011)
↑ Perron Cleared for Contact: Blues forward is one step closer to a return to the lineup , NHL.com (November 19, 2011)
↑ Hitchock off to Best Start in Team History , NHL.com (November 27, 2011)
↑ Elliott Named Third Star of the Week: Blues goaltender was 3–0–0 with wins over Pittsburgh, Calgary and Columbus , NHL.com (November 28, 2011)
↑ Perron Returns Saturday vs. Chicago: Forward has been out since Nov. 4, 2010 with post-concussion syndrome , NHL.com (December 2, 2011)
↑ Ron Caron dies; former Blues GM , St. Louis Post-Dispatch (January 10, 2012)
↑ Jeff Gordon: Ron Caron was one of a kind , St. Louis Post-Dispatch (January 10, 2012)
↑ Blues Mourn the Passing of Ron Caron , NHL.com (January 10, 2012)
↑ Remembering Ron Caron , NHL.com (January 10, 2012)
↑ Elliott Headed to 2012 All-Star Game: All-Star Weekend will be held in Ottawa from Jan. 26 – Jan. 29 , NHL.com (January 12, 2012)
↑ McDonald Gets an Assist in Return , NHL.com (February 13, 2012). Accessed 2012-02-15. Archived February 18, 2012.
↑ Perron Named to NHL Stars of the Week: Blues forward had six goals in the week ending Sunday, February 12 , NHL.com (February 13, 2012). Accessed 2012-02-15. Archived February 18, 2012.
↑ Blues Sign Schwartz to Entry Level Deal: Schwartz, the Blues' first-round pick in 2010, will join the team in Chicago , NHL.com (March 12, 2012)
↑ 20.0 20.1 Schwartz Scores in NHL Debut Saturday , NHL.com (Mar. 17, 2012)
↑ Blues Clinch Spot in Stanley Cup Playoffs: The Blues become the first team in NHL guaranteed to play in postseason , NHL.com (Mar. 17, 2012)
↑ Steen Activated from Injured Reserve: Forward has been sidelined with concussion symptoms since Dec. 27 , NHL.com (Mar. 25, 2012)
↑ Blues Set Franchise Record for Shutouts: Halak, Elliott surpass team record set by Plante, Hall during 1968–69 season , NHL.com (March 25, 2012)
↑ Blues Set New Team Record for Home Wins: With a win Tuesday vs. Nashville, the Blues now have 30 wins at home , NHL.com (Mar. 27, 2012)
↑ Blues Clinch Central Division Title , NHL.com (Mar. 31, 2012)
↑ Elliott's Shutout Streak Ends at 241:33 , NHL.com (Apr. 5, 2012)
↑ Halak, Elliott Capture Jennings Trophy: Blues goalie tandem allowed fewest goals during the 2011–12 regular season , NHL.com (Apr. 8, 2012)
↑ Game 1 is Highest-Rated Since 2002: Blues / Sharks game generated a 9.7 household rating on FS Midwest , NHL.com (Apr. 13, 2012)
↑ Game 3 is Highest-Rated Ever on FS Midwest , NHL.com (Apr. 17, 2012)
↑ 2011–12 Standings by Division . National Hockey League. Retrieved on February 27, 2012.
↑ 2011–2012 Standings by Conference . National Hockey League. Retrieved on April 2, 2012.
↑ Elliott Named Third Star of the Week , NHL.com (November 28, 2011)
↑ Perron Named to NHL Stars of the Week , NHL.com (February 13, 2012). Accessed 2012-02-15. Archived February 18, 2012.
↑ Bryzgalov, Kovalchuk, Halak named Three Stars , NHL.com (March 12, 2012)
↑ Blues Roster - St. Louis Blues - Team . St. Louis Blues. Retrieved on April 20, 2012.
↑ Blues Acquire Grachev from Rangers
↑ Blues Acquire Kris Russell
↑ Blues Get Second Round Pick for Bishop
↑ Blues Sign Forward Kyle Hagel NHL.com (May 9, 2011)
↑ Blues Sign Goaltender Brian Elliott NHL.com (July 1, 2011)
↑ Blues Sign Defenseman Huskins NHL.com (July 2, 2011)
↑ Blues Sign Prospect Brett Sterling NHL.com (July 4, 2011)
↑ Blues Sign Scott Nichol NHL.com (July 5, 2011)
↑ Blues Sign Arnott to One-Year Deal NHL.com (July 6, 2011)
↑ Langenbrunner Signs with Blues NHL.com (July 6, 2011)
↑ Blues Sign Cheechoo to One-Year Deal NHL.com (July 13, 2011)
↑ Blues Sign Syvret to One-Year Deal NHL.com (August 8, 2011)
↑ Blues sign defenseman Syvret , St. Louis Post-Dispatch (August 8, 2011)
↑ Columbus Blue Jackets Sign Forwards Andrew Joudrey, Nicholas Drazenovic to Two-Way NHL/AHL Contracts
↑ 50.0 50.1 Coyotes Sign Oystrick, Arsene & Watkins to one-year contracts
↑ Panthers Sign D Tyson Strachan
↑ GRAHAM MINK RETURNS TO HERSHEY LINEUP FOR 2011–12
↑ Devils sign Cam Janssen
↑ Wings sign Conklin to one-year
↑ Blues Claim Chorney Off Waivers
↑ Oilers claim Chorney; assign Teubert to Barons
↑ Paul Kariya Announces Retirement
↑ Berglund Signs New Contract with Blues , NHL.com (May 31, 2011)
↑ Polak Signs Contract Extension , NHL.com (June 2, 2011)
↑ Blues Re-Sign T.J. Hensick , NHL.com (June 6, 2011)
↑ Blues Re-Sign Defenseman Nikita Nikitin , NHL.com (June 9, 2011)
↑ Blues Re-Sign Porter to One-Year Deal , NHL.com (June 13, 2011)
↑ Sobotka Signs Contract Extension , NHL.com (June 15, 2011)
↑ Blues Sign Sebastian Wannstrom , NHL.com (June 15, 2011)
↑ Blues Sign Crombeen to 2-Year Extension , NHL.com (June 22, 2011)
↑ Blues Sign Oshie to One-Year Deal , NHL.com (June 30, 2011)
↑ Blues Re-Sign Matt D'Agostini , NHL.com (July 1, 2011)
↑ Blues Sign Prospect Cody Beach , NHL.com (July 1, 2011)
↑ Blues Re-Sign Adam Cracknell , NHL.com (July 1, 2011)
↑ Blues Re-Sign Ben Bishop , NHL.com (July 5, 2011)
↑ Blues Sign Reaves to One-Year Deal , NHL.com (July 18, 2011)
↑ Reaves Signs Two-Year Extension , NHL.com (January 9, 2012)
↑ Blues Sign Elliott to Two-Year Extension , NHL.com (January 18, 2012)
↑ Blues Sign Schwartz to Entry Level Deal , NHL.com (March 12, 2012)
↑ Blues Sign Adam Cracknell to One-Year Deal , NHL.com (March 27, 2012)
↑ Blues Sign Goaltender Karpowich , NHL.com (April 20, 2012)
↑ Blues Sign 2010 Pick Jani Hakanpaa , NHL.com (May 21, 2012)
↑ Blues Sign Jordan Binnington , NHL.com (May 29, 2012)
↑ Blues Sign Top Draft Pick from 2011 , NHL.com (June 1, 2012)
↑ Blues, Tarasenko Agree to Entry Level Deal , NHL.com (June 2, 2012)
↑ Blues Won't Have 1st-Round Pick in 2011: Pick will be transferred to Colorado as part of condition of earlier trade , (April 12, 2011)
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