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Blues sale finalized; Davidson named team president (SportsTicker)
ST. LOUIS (Ticker) - The new era of the St. Louis Blues officially has begun.
Blues sold to Checketts-led group (AP)
The sale of the St. Louis Blues to a group led by Dave Checketts was completed Friday, and the new owners immediately named top NHL broadcaster John Davidson as team president. Checketts, the former head of the New York Knicks and Madison Square Garden, reached a deal to buy the team on March 24 and had the sale approved by the NHL board of governors last week.
Blues assign 3 to minors, Orszagh has surgery (AP)
The St. Louis Blues assigned defensemen Jeff Woywitka and Aaron Mackenzie and goalie Marek Schwarz on Friday to their AHL affiliate in Peoria, Ill. The moves came a day after forward Vladimir Orszagh had surgery on his left knee, which could sideline him for the entire season. The team said Orszagh, who had been slated to play on the first line, will be re-evaluated next month.
Blues re-sign C Johnson, D Walker (SportsTicker)
ST. LOUIS (Ticker) - The St. Louis Blues re-signed center Ryan Johnson and defenseman Matt Walker on Thursday.
NHL draft: West team grades (SI.com)
With the 2006 NHL draft in the rear-view mirror, it's time to hand out grades for all Western Conference teams.
Blues take American Erik Johnson with No. 1 pick. (AP)
The NHL draft turned into a showcase for hockey in Minnesota. Bloomington native Erik Johnson became just the fifth American chosen first overall when the St. Louis Blues selected him Saturday. Fellow Minnesota natives Kyle Okposo and Peter Mueller followed Johnson in the top 10 with Okposo going to the Islanders and Mueller to the Coyotes.
