St. Louis Blues 20 Best Contracts in the Salary Cap Era
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The St. Louis Blues had made the playoffs for 25 consecutive seasons before the introduction of the salary cap in 2005, but that all changed when Larry Pleau traded Chris Pronger to Edmonton and Al MacInnes retired. This would lead to 6 years of futility that ultimately cost Larry his job. If you’d like to read more about the Pleau administration, you’ll have to wait to read the Blues worst contracts list, as Larry did not make much of a contribution to what you’re about to read. Once Doug Armstrong took control of the roster, their fortunes improved, climbing back into playoff contention and climaxing with a 2019 Stanley Cup victory.
St. Louis Blues 20 Best Contracts in the Salary Cap Era
St. Louis Blues 20 Best Contracts in the…
St. Louis Blues 20 Best Contracts in the Salary Cap Era
The St. Louis Blues had made the playoffs for 25 consecutive seasons before the introduction of the salary cap in 2005, but that all changed when Larry Pleau traded Chris Pronger to Edmonton and Al MacInnes retired. This would lead to 6 years of futility that ultimately cost Larry his job. If you’d like to read more about the Pleau administration, you’ll have to wait to read the Blues worst contracts list, as Larry did not make much of a contribution to what you’re about to read. Once Doug Armstrong took control of the roster, their fortunes improved, climbing back into playoff contention and climaxing with a 2019 Stanley Cup victory.