lues media kept fans on the edge of their seats early this summer when there were constant talks of Chris Pronger returning to the blue and gold. Those discussions came to a crashing halt on the first day of the NHL Entry Draft when he was shipped from Anaheim to Philadelphia in the first blockbuster deal of the summer. Draft day was still exciting for the Blues though, when they selected defenseman David Rundblad at 17th overall in the first round. Rundblad is known for his smooth skating ability and offensive instincts, but worries some scouts with his defensive lapses at times. The Swedish defenseman reminds many scouts, including the Blues' Director of Amateur Scouting Jarmo Kekalainen, of Mike Green from Washington. It will take a few seasons to see that progression though.
Chris Pronger
28 July 2009
9 July 2009
It was no shock to the city of Anaheim when all-star defenseman Chris Pronger was traded on NHL draft day. The real shock may come during the 2009-10 season when the Ducks still put out a strong defensive lineup on opening day.
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1 July 2009
riday, has signed a 1-year deal reportedly worth $6 million. The Ducks traded star defenseman Chris Pronger on draft day, knowing that Niedermayer wanted to return to his team.
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13 June 2009
It was reported Friday that Chris Pronger found a new home in the town of Los Angeles. The unconfirmed reports said that Pronger was sent to the Kings for up-and-coming defenseman Jack Johnson and a fifth-round pick. The LA Kings and Anaheim Ducks quickly shot down the report. Kings GM Dean Lombardi was asked via e-mail, and he quickly responded with the simplest of replies: “No.”
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26 May 2009
ntry Draft, they thought that they were getting something special. With Al MacInnis aging and Chris Pronger making All-Star caliber paychecks, the team knew that a young guy had to be brought in to step in and take charge. Jackman had a great season with the Regina Pats of the WHL in 2000-01, and continued that strong play in St. Louis the following season. After winning the Calder Trophy as Rookie of the Year that season, the future was looking bright for the tough defenseman. But things can go sour as quickly as they get sweet.
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3 March 2009
With the NHL Trade Deadline looming, teams are preparing for a tough day of decisions on how to better themselves for the playoffs, or for the future.
Here is a list of things I believe to happen (or to not happen) by Wednesday, March 4th at 3 p.m. EST.
Here is a list of things I believe to happen (or to not happen) by Wednesday, March 4th at 3 p.m. EST.
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24 February 2009
can land a Chris Pronger from Anaheim or a Jay Bouwmeester from the Panthers and lock them up for a few seasons, this deal may be worth looking at. But if they plan on getting someone to help with this season alone, trading a player and hurting the rising chemistry on this roster may not be a smart move for the coming seasons.
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7 September 2008
When the Hartford Whalers drafted Chris Pronger second overall in 1993, they had no idea what type of player that they would be getting on their roster. The Blues are hoping that they drafted a player fifteen years later that might have the same upside as the All-Star defenseman.
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