Jaroslav Halak News

When the St. Louis Blues started the 2013 season, the rookie that would end up having the biggest impact for the team wasn't even on the roster.

There has been a lot of talk since the St. Louis Blues were eliminated from the NHL Playoffs about the rift between goalie Jaroslav Halak and Coach Ken Hitchcock .

There's nothing fans of a hockey team love more than drama, especially when that drama is goaltender-centered. Welcome to the off-season, people.

St. Louis Blues coach Ken Hitchcock said it was no big deal that he and goalie Jaroslav Halak argued about playing time during the playoffs, calling it an "everyday occurrence." Hitchcock and general manager Doug Armstrong both said Sunday that he didn't anticipate major roster changes after the Blues squandered a 2-0 series lead against the Los ... (more)

Sports Director, John Hadley from KTRS, a local St. Louis news talk radio station, is reporting on their web-site that the St.

Mar 24, 2013; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; St. Louis Blues goalie Jaroslav Halak guards his net against Calgary Flames during the third period at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

Every team has players that they need to perform night in and night out if they want to win.

St. Louis Blues goaltender Brian Elliott had a rough start to the season, but returned to form in April to help lead the Blues to a fourth-place finish in the Western Conference.

St. Louis Blues' T.J. Oshie, left, tries to reach a loose puck as Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick, right, defends during the second period in Game 2 of a first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series on Thursday, May 2, 2013, in St.

It was the last thing the Blues' wanted to see, but on Thursday night they witnessed a play that could have left them left them one goalie short for the second consecutive year.

Brian Elliott was strong in last night's 2-1 overtime win against the Los Angeles Kings, but not without mistakes.

The Boston Bruins scored a power play goal in the second period of the regular season finale versus the Ottawa Senators to win the Chicago Blackhawks the William M. Jennings Trophy .

While the St. Louis Blues once again have a healthy Jaroslav Halak ready to go, head coach Ken Hitchcock has already decided to go with the hot hand and open the first round of the playoffs by starting Brian Elliott .

Apr 27, 2013; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Blues center Jaden Schwartz scores a goal on Chicago Blackhawks goalie Carter Hutton during the second period at the Scottrade Center.

As the St. Louis Blues goaltender prepares for the opening-round playoff series against the defending Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings, Elliott's main task is finding a way to get four victories and send the Blues into the next round.

The St. Louis Blues will try to secure home-ice advantage in the opening round of the playoffs when they host the top-seeded Chicago Blackhawks in Saturday's regular-season finale at Scottrade Center.

The Kings will face either the Vancouver Canucks, the St. Louis Blues, or the San Jose Sharks in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Blues goalie Jaroslav Halak has been activated from the injured list after missing 12 games because of a groin injury.

Apr 23, 2013; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Blues goalie Brian Elliott is congratulated after defeating the Colorado Avalanche 3-1 at the Scottrade Center.

The Blues have nominated their current goalie du jour for the Masterton Trophy, which is given to the NHL player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.