![]() ![]() Though he would not feature in the team’s success, you still felt his presence played a part in the Blues transitioning to an actual contender, which would be realized when they made the Western Conference Final a few seasons later. ![]() Langenbrunner would retire after that season. Some injuries, combined with a lockout-shortened seasons where the Blues were looking to get more games for players such as Vladimir Tarasenko and other young guys, meant only four games for the veteran in 2012-13. Langenbrunner was relegated to a veteran leadership role the following year. Unfortunately, despite some decent personal and team success, that was one of the years the Blues ran into the buzz saw that was the Los Angeles Kings on route to a Stanley Cup. Louis, even at the age of 36, Langenbrunner still managed six goals and 24 points. He would only feature with the Blues for two seasons, but he was still an impact player of sorts. Langenbrunner played a total of 18 seasons in the NHL, 16 of which were full seasons at the highest level. Jamie Langenbrunner is going to be recognized by the US Hockey Hall of Fame. That’s why it was a little bit of news to hear a former Blues forward will be getting enshrined. For the most part, there just aren’t going to be a ton of players either eligible or selected for any sort of Hall of Fame. ![]() Louis Blues long enough, we have entered a slightly odd period. The Stars are playing with found money with Blumel who could be a solid depth piece for them going forward.For those of us that have followed the St. After starting in the AHL with Texas, where he scored 11 points through nine games, he earned a recall to the NHL roster and has one goal through six games. After a breakout performance at the 2022 World Championships with eight points in 10 games, the Stars signed him and have brought him to North America. Originally an Edmonton Oilers draft pick from the USHL, he moved back to Czechia after his draft and was never signed, becoming a free agent. Matej Blumel, LW/RW – Texas Stars (AHL)ĭrafted: 2019 round four, 100th overall by Edmonton Oilers If Martino continues to trend in this direction, he would be on track to sign a pro deal, play a season in the AHL and then challenge for an NHL job. Not one of the elite college programs he still managed 29 points in 27 games as a freshman and is scoring over a point per game as a sophomore. Drafted out of the USHL after a 56-point season in just 37 games, he moved to the NCAA for his D+1 year with Clarkson. Martino is a prospect trending in the right direction and is a little under the radar. Harley is an offense-first player throughout his junior career and has improved his defensive and physical game since his draft, but his ticket to the NHL will be his skating and offensive game. The addition of Nils Lundkvist has taken an NHL roster spot for now and allowed the Stars to be patient with Harley. Harley was assigned to the AHL out of the gate to start his sophomore season for some more development. The big smooth skating defender split his rookie campaign between the NHL and AHL and showed he is not ready for prime time yet. He has top-six upside.ĭrafted: 2019 round one, 18th overall by Dallas Stars ![]() The emergence of Wyatt Johnston has allowed the Stars to place Bourque in the AHL and let him develop at a slower pace which should benefit his long-term development. He has begun his pro career and is adjusting to the AHL in Texas. He finished his time in junior with a Championship, scoring seven points in four Memorial Cup games. Drafted: 2020 round one, 30th overall by Dallas Starsīourque had a super-star junior career in the QMJHL with Shawinigan racking up 236 career points in 172 career games. ![]()
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