2011-12 St. Louis Blues season

The 2011–12 St. Louis Blues season was the 45th season of operation (44th of play) for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 5, 1967. 
The Blues qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since the 2008–09 NHL season, and the second time since the end of the lockout. They also won their first Central division title since the 1999–2000 NHL season.
==Off-Season==
The Blues extended contracts for all four of their coaches on May 26: Brad Shaw and Ray Bennette (assistant coaches), Corey Hirsch (goaltending consultant), and Scott Masters (video coach).Blues Extend Contracts for 4 Coaches: Shaw, Bennett, Hirsch and Masters each get contract extensions, NHL.com (May 26, 2011)
Forward David Backes is named team captain, filling a vacancy left by Eric Brewer's departure during the previous season.
==Regular Season==
===October===
===November===
On November 3, St. Louis Cardinals' ace pitcher, 36-yr-old Chris Carpenter laced up the skates for a practice session with other Blues' players, taking shots and making passes. He played ice hockey in high school at 16 and was an all-state defenseman his last three years for Trinity High School in Manchester, New Hampshire, with scouts from the Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins pursuing him for a hockey career, which he turned down to pursue baseball. He loved this hockey experience with the Blues, holding season tickets, and will be at Cardinals Night on November 4.Carpenter Laces Up the Skates: St. Louis Cardinals' ace joins Blues for practice on Thursday morning, NHL.com (November 3, 2011)
The Blues celebrated Cardinals Night before the game on November 4. Former manager Tony La Russa dropped the ceremonial first puck.Cardinals Night with the Blues is Nov. 4: Manager Tony La Russa will drop the ceremonial puck prior to the game, NHL.com (November 2, 2011)
The Blues fired head coach Davis Payne (6–7–0 12 pts., 13th in Western Conference) on November 6, and replaced him with Ken Hitchcock. Hitchcock will be the 24th head coach in Blues' history and agreed to a contract through the 2012–13 season.Blues Hire Ken Hitchcock as Head Coach: Davis Payne was relieved of his duties as head coach on Sunday night, NHL.com (November 6, 2011)
The Blues paid tribute before a home game on November 8, to two of their past players, Pavol Demitra (1996–2004) and Igor Korolev (1992–1994), who died in a September 7 plane crash near Yaroslavl, Russia that carried the Lokomotiv_Yaroslavl team. Both players wore uniform number 38 while with the team. The accident killed 45 players, coaches, team personnel, and members of the flight crew. It is the single biggest tragedy in the history of professional hockey. Blues Pay Tribute to Demitra, Korolev: Both former players died in the Sept. 7 plane crash in Russia, NHL.com (November 8, 2011)
Chris Stewart was suspended for 3 games on Nov. 16, because of his hit on Detroit Red Wings' Niklas Kronwall in the previous night's game.Stewart suspended for three games: Forward was suspended after hitting Detroit's Kronwall on Nov. 15, NHL.com (November 16, 2011)
Left-winger David Perron was cleared for contact in practice skating on November 19. He has not played since suffering a concussion on Nov. 4, 2010, missing the remaining 72 games last season.Perron Cleared for Contact: Blues forward is one step closer to a return to the lineup, NHL.com (November 19, 2011)
Ken Hitchcock is off to the best start for a new coach for the Blues in their team history after 10 games, with a 7–1–2 (16 pts of 20) record, an 80% success rate, surpassing Joel Quenneville who started with a 70% success rate through his first 10 games.Hitchock off to Best Start in Team History, NHL.com (November 27, 2011)
On November 28, new goaltender Brian Elliott was named "Third Star of the Week" for the week ending November 27, with his 3–0–0 (0.98 GAA, 0.963 save percentage, and one shutout) record with wins over Pittsburgh (Penguins 3–2 OT), Calgary (Flames, 2–0), and Columbus (Blue Jackets, 2–1). He presently leads the league with his 1.31 GAA and .951 save percentage, and tied with his three shutouts.Elliott Named Third Star of the Week: Blues goaltender was 3–0–0 with wins over Pittsburgh, Calgary and Columbus, NHL.com (November 28, 2011)
===December===
On December 2, injured forward David Perron was activated for the home Dec. 3 game, the first regular season game for him since suffering his concussion against the San Jose Sharks on Nov. 4, 2010. He missed 97 games.Perron Returns Saturday vs. Chicago: Forward has been out since Nov. 4, 2010 with post-concussion syndrome, NHL.com (December 2, 2011)
===January===
Ron Caron, former GM (1983–1993, Dec. 1996-Jun. 1997) died at 82 in his Montreal home on Jan. 9, the night before the Blues shutout the Montreal Canadians there, a team Caron was a longtime scout and asst. GM for.Ron Caron dies; former Blues GM, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (January 10, 2012) Jeff Gordon: Ron Caron was one of a kind, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (January 10, 2012) Caron led the Blues to a 438-405-127 record during his years, including a 47–22–11 (105 pts.) in 1990–91, the third-best in Blues' history. The Blues qualified for the playoffs in each of Caron's 12 years as GM. Blues Mourn the Passing of Ron Caron, NHL.com (January 10, 2012) Former Blues' Hall of Fame great center Bernie Federko said he didn't know a more passionate hockey man in the world.Remembering Ron Caron, NHL.com (January 10, 2012) Ron Caron Guest Book
Goaltender Brian Elliott was named to the 2012 All-Star Game in Ottawa, Canada on Sunday Jan. 29. Elliott Headed to 2012 All-Star Game: All-Star Weekend will be held in Ottawa from Jan. 26 – Jan. 29, NHL.com (January 12, 2012)
===February===
Andy McDonald got an assist on the first goal of the game on Feb. 12, his first game back after missing 51 games recovering from a concussion. McDonald Gets an Assist in Return, NHL.com (February 13, 2012). Accessed 2012-02-15. Archived February 18, 2012.
David Perron was named the "Third Star of the Week" after scoring six goals, an assist, and a +5 in four games in the week ending February 12. He has 24 points (10 goals, 14 assists) in 30 games. Perron Named to NHL Stars of the Week: Blues forward had six goals in the week ending Sunday, February 12, NHL.com (February 13, 2012). Accessed 2012-02-15. Archived February 18, 2012.
===March===
The Blues climbed atop the NHL standings with a 3–1 win at home over the Anaheim Ducks on March 8, giving them an NHL-best 93 points (43–18–7). It is the latest date the Blues have been first this late in a season since March 9, 2000. They were 30th (last) in the NHL as recently as the 2005–06 season. They have an NHL-leading 46 points since January 1, and are a perfect 35–0 when scoring at least 3 goals. They were 6–7 when coach Ken Hitchcock took over on November 6.
The Blues announced they had signed 19-yr.-old center Jaden Schwartz, their first overall 2010 draft pick to an entry-level contract on March 12. He was added to the roster.Blues Sign Schwartz to Entry Level Deal: Schwartz, the Blues' first-round pick in 2010, will join the team in Chicago, NHL.com (March 12, 2012) 
He scored in his first NHL game on Saturday, March 17 in Tampa against the Lightning. It was the game-winner in the 3–1 win, and he was the 13th player in Blues' history to do it. Schwartz Scores in NHL Debut Saturday, NHL.com (Mar. 17, 2012) 
In that same game, the Blues became the first team to attain 100 points, and also clinch a playoff spot. Blues Clinch Spot in Stanley Cup Playoffs: The Blues become the first team in NHL guaranteed to play in postseason, NHL.com (Mar. 17, 2012)
Alexander Steen was activated on March 25, after missing 39 games due to concussion syndrome since last playing on December 27. Kris Russell also returned to the lineup since experiencing a concussion on February 23. Steen Activated from Injured Reserve: Forward has been sidelined with concussion symptoms since Dec. 27, NHL.com (Mar. 25, 2012)
The Blues set their all-time franchise record with Brian Elliott's eighth shutout of the season (in only 35 appearances) on March 25, giving the Blues 14 for the season. Jaroslav Halak has six shutouts in 43 appearances. The duo breaks the previous record of 13 set by Glenn Hall and Jacques Plante from the 1968–69 season. Elliott also tied Hall with his eighth shutouts in one season, but Hall still owns the team record with 16 shutouts. Blues Set Franchise Record for Shutouts: Halak, Elliott surpass team record set by Plante, Hall during 1968–69 season, NHL.com (March 25, 2012)
The Blues set their all-time franchise record with their 30th home win on March 27. More records were set with goalie Brian Elliott's Most Consecutive Shutout Minutes (186:33), surpassing Manny Legace's 186:15. His ninth shutout against Nashville surpassed Glenn Hall's eight in 1968–69. Elliott and Halak have combined for a Modern Era NHL Record of 15 shutours, extending their previous record of 14 set March 25 (see previous paragraph). The team's 105 points are their second-best in their history, surpassed only by the 1999–2000 season when they earned 114 points and won their first Presidents' Trophy. Blues Set New Team Record for Home Wins: With a win Tuesday vs. Nashville, the Blues now have 30 wins at home, NHL.com (Mar. 27, 2012)
They clinched the Central Division title on March 31.Blues Clinch Central Division Title, NHL.com (Mar. 31, 2012)
===April===
Brian Elliott's shutout streak ended on April 4, after 241:33. It was a new franchise record beating Manny Legace's previous record of 186:15 set from Dec. 28, 2007 to Jan. 8, 2008.Elliott's Shutout Streak Ends at 241:33, NHL.com (Apr. 5, 2012)
Elliott and Jaroslav Halak captured the William Jennings Trophy for the first time in leading the NHL in fewest goals allowed by a team's goaltenders with 165. It was only the second time, with Roman Turek getting the honors in the 1999–2000 season. They also tied the modern NHL record with the 1969–70 Chicago Blackhawks, with 15 shutouts. They are the first tandem goaltenders to record at least six shutouts each in the same season; Elliot had nine. He led the NHL with a 1.56 goals-against average and a .940 save percentage. His three consecutive shutouts tied the franchise record of Greg Millen in the 1988–89 season. Halak ranked fifth with a 1.97 goals-against average and a .926 save percentage. They will be honored on June 20 at the 2012 NHL Awards.Halak, Elliott Capture Jennings Trophy: Blues goalie tandem allowed fewest goals during the 2011–12 regular season, NHL.com (Apr. 8, 2012)
==Playoffs==
The Blues ended the 2011–12 regular season as the Western Conference's 2nd seed. They defeated the #7 seed San Jose Sharks 4–1 in the first round, winning their first playoff series since 2002. They next faced the #8 seed Los Angeles Kings in the second round and were swept out of the playoffs.
Game three of the Blues-Sharks (Monday) April 16 playoff was the highest-rated Blues' game ever broadcast on Fox Sports Midwest with an 11.0 household rating. Game three of the 2001 playoff game against the Dallas Stars was the previous high with a 9.9 household rating, followed by a 9.8 rating for game four of that series, and fourth-highest a 9.7 rating for the game one opener with the Sharks Game 1 is Highest-Rated Since 2002: Blues / Sharks game generated a 9.7 household rating on FS Midwest, NHL.com (Apr. 13, 2012) on (Thursday) April 12, 2012.Game 3 is Highest-Rated Ever on FS Midwest, NHL.com (Apr. 17, 2012)
==Standings==
==Schedule and results==
=== Pre-season ===
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# 	Date 	Visitor 	Score 	Home 	OT 	Decision 	Record 	Recap 	 	
1 	September 20 	Tampa Bay Lightning 	1–3 	St. Louis Blues 	 	W 	 	 	 	
2 	September 21 (in Orlando, FL) 	St. Louis Blues 	4–3 	Tampa Bay Lightning 	 	W 	 	 	 	
3 	September 22 	Minnesota Wild 	1–0 	St. Louis Blues 	 	L 	 	 	 	
4 	September 23 	St. Louis Blues 	3–2 	Colorado Avalanche 	 	W 	 	 	 	
5 	September 24 	St. Louis Blues 	2–3 	Dallas Stars 	 	L 	 	 	 	
6 	September 27 	St. Louis Blues 	4–3 	Minnesota Wild 	 	W 	 	 	 	
7 	September 29 	Colorado Avalanche 	1–3 	St. Louis Blues 	 	W 	 	 	 	
8 	October 1 	Dallas Stars 	4–0 	St. Louis Blues 	 	L 	 	 	 	
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October: 5–6–0 (Home: 2–1–0; Road: 3–5–0)	October: 5–6–0 (Home: 2–1–0; Road: 3–5–0)	October: 5–6–0 (Home: 2–1–0; Road: 3–5–0)	October: 5–6–0 (Home: 2–1–0; Road: 3–5–0)	October: 5–6–0 (Home: 2–1–0; Road: 3–5–0)	October: 5–6–0 (Home: 2–1–0; Road: 3–5–0)	October: 5–6–0 (Home: 2–1–0; Road: 3–5–0)	October: 5–6–0 (Home: 2–1–0; Road: 3–5–0)	October: 5–6–0 (Home: 2–1–0; Road: 3–5–0)	October: 5–6–0 (Home: 2–1–0; Road: 3–5–0)	October: 5–6–0 (Home: 2–1–0; Road: 3–5–0)
# 	Date 	Visitor 	Score 	Home 	OT 	Decision 	Attendance 	Record 	Pts 	Recap
1 	October 8 	Nashville Predators 	4–2 	St. Louis Blues 	 	Halak 	19,150 	0–1–0 	0 	Nsh 4, StL 2
2 	October 10 	Calgary Flames 	2–5 	St. Louis Blues 	 	Halak 	19,150 	1–1–0 	2 	StL 5, Cgy 2
3 	October 13 	St. Louis Blues 	2–3 	Dallas Stars 	 	Halak 	7,949 	1–2–0 	2 	Dal 3, StL 2
4 	October 15 	St. Louis Blues 	4–2 	San Jose Sharks 	 	Elliott 	17,562 	2–2–0 	4 	StL 4, SJS 2
5 	October 16 	St. Louis Blues 	2–4 	Anaheim Ducks 	 	Halak 	14,555 	2–3–0 	4 	Ana 4, StL 2
6 	October 18 	St. Louis Blues 	0–5 	Los Angeles Kings 	 	Halak 	18,118 	2–4–0 	4 	LAK 5, StL 0
7 	October 21 	Carolina Hurricanes 	2–3 	St. Louis Blues 	OT 	Elliott 	19,150 	3–4–0 	6 	StL 3, Car 2   OT
8 	October 22 	St. Louis Blues 	4–2 	Philadelphia Flyers 	 	Elliott 	19,593 	4–4–0 	8 	StL 4, Phi 2
9 	October 26 	St. Louis Blues 	3–0 	Vancouver Canucks 	 	Elliott 	18,860 	5–4–0 	10 	StL 3, Van 0
10 	October 28 	St. Louis Blues 	1–3 	Calgary Flames 	 	Elliott 	19,289 	5–5–0 	10 	Cal 3, StL 1
11 	October 30 	St. Louis Blues 	2–4 	Edmonton Oilers 	 	Halak 	16,839 	5–6–0 	10 	Edm 4, StL 2
=== Playoffs ===
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Western Conference Quarterfinals: vs. (7) San Jose Sharks – St. Louis won series 4–1	Western Conference Quarterfinals: vs. (7) San Jose Sharks – St. Louis won series 4–1	Western Conference Quarterfinals: vs. (7) San Jose Sharks – St. Louis won series 4–1	Western Conference Quarterfinals: vs. (7) San Jose Sharks – St. Louis won series 4–1	Western Conference Quarterfinals: vs. (7) San Jose Sharks – St. Louis won series 4–1	Western Conference Quarterfinals: vs. (7) San Jose Sharks – St. Louis won series 4–1	Western Conference Quarterfinals: vs. (7) San Jose Sharks – St. Louis won series 4–1	Western Conference Quarterfinals: vs. (7) San Jose Sharks – St. Louis won series 4–1	Western Conference Quarterfinals: vs. (7) San Jose Sharks – St. Louis won series 4–1	Western Conference Quarterfinals: vs. (7) San Jose Sharks – St. Louis won series 4–1
# 	Date 	Visitor 	Score 	Home 	OT 	Decision 	Attendance 	Series (STL–SJS) 	Recap
1 	April 12 	San Jose 	3–2 	St. Louis 	2OT 	Halak 	19,333 	0–1 	SJS 3, StL 2  2OT
2 	April 14 	San Jose 	0–3 	St. Louis 	 	Halak 	19,500 	1–1 	StL 3, SJS 0
3 	April 16 	St. Louis 	4–3 	San Jose 	 	Elliott 	17,562 	2–1 	StL 4, SJS 3
4 	April 19 	St. Louis 	2–1 	San Jose 	 	Elliott 	17,562 	3–1 	StL 2, SJS 1
5 	April 21 	San Jose 	1–3 	St. Louis 	 	Elliott 	19,490 	4–1 	StL 3, SJS 1
==Player statistics==
===Skaters===
(Regular season through games of April 21, 2012)   FINAL 
Stats
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/− = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes
Regular season	 	 	 	 	 	
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Player 	GP	G 	A 	Pts	+/−	PIM
 	82	24	30	54 	15 	101
 	80	19	35	54 	15 	50
 	81	12	39	51 	16 	36
 	81	9 	34	43 	20 	60
 	57	21	21	42 	19 	28
 	82	19	19	38 	4 	30
 	72	17	17	34 	13 	26
 	79	15	15	30 	1 	109
 	43	15	13	28 	24 	28
 	70	6 	18	24 	7 	32
 	25	10	12	22 	4 	2
 	73	5 	15	20 	12 	42
 	64	2 	17	19 	7 	22
 	55	9 	9 	18 	12 	27
 	81	1 	12	13 	20 	57
 	77	0 	11	11 	6 	57
† 	43	4 	5 	9 	13 	12
 	80	3 	5 	8 	−5 	83
 	25	2 	5 	7 	9 	10
 	47	4 	3 	7 	−1 	11
 	26	1 	5 	6 	7 	22
 	60	3 	1 	4 	0 	124
* 	26	1 	3 	4 	−4 	2
 	40	1 	2 	3 	−2 	71
 	7 	2 	1 	3 	1 	0
* 	2 	1 	0 	1 	1 	0
* 	5 	0 	1 	1 	−1 	0
* 	4 	0 	0 	0 	−1 	0
‡ 	7 	0 	0 	0 	−5 	4
†‡ 	2 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0
* indicates not currently on the active roster. 
+ indicates on Injured Reserve. 
‡Traded away mid-season, date of last game in ( ). Stats reflect time with Blues only. 
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Blues, date of first game in ( ). Stats reflect time with Blues only.
Bold = leading team in category.
Playoffs	 	 	 	 	 	
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Player 	GP	G	A	Pts	+/−	PIM
 	9 	5	5	10 	−2 	8
 	9 	3	4	7 	2 	6
 	9 	1	4	5 	−4 	10
 	8 	0	5	5 	−1 	0
 	9 	2	2	4 	−5 	18
 	9 	1	2	3 	−2 	6
 	9 	0	3	3 	3 	5
 	9 	0	3	3 	−2 	6
 	7 	0	3	3 	2 	16
 	7 	2	0	2 	−1 	12
 	9 	1	1	2 	−3 	6
 	9 	1	1	2 	0 	15
 	9 	1	0	1 	−1 	11
 	7 	1	0	1 	−1 	0
 	7 	1	0	1 	−1 	31
 	4 	1	0	1 	0 	4
 	9 	0	1	1 	−8 	21
 	9 	0	1	1 	−3 	14
 	9 	0	0	0 	−3 	19
 	1 	0	0	0 	0 	2
 	2 	0	0	0 	−1 	0
 	2 	0	0	0 	0 	0
===Goaltenders===
(Updated through April 7, 2012)   FINAL 
Stats
Note: GP = Games Played; TOI = Time On Ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime Losses; GA = Goals Against; GAA= Goals Against Average; SA= Shots Against; SV= Saves; Sv% = Save Percentage; SO= Shutouts
Regular season	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
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Player 	GP	Min 	W 	L 	OT	GA 	GAA 	SA 	Sv% 	SO 	G	A	PIM
 	46	2,747	26	12	7 	90 	1.97	1,211 	.926	6 	0	0	0
 	38	2,235	23	10	4 	58 	1.56	  972	.940	9 	0	0	0
TOTALS 	82	4,982	49	22	11	148	1.78	2,183 	.932	15 *	0	0	0
BOLD = individual leading NHL     * = Modern NHL Record
Playoffs (Updated through May 6, 2012)   FINAL	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
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Player 	GP	Min 	W	L	GA	GAA 	SA 	Sv% 	SO	G	A	PIM
 	8 	455 	3	4	18	2.37	187 	.904	0 	0	0	2
 	2 	104 	1	1	3 	1.73	  46 	.935	0 	0	0	0
 	1 	   1	0	0	0 	0.00	   0	.000	0 	0	0	0
== Awards and records ==
===Awards===
Regular Season 	Regular Season 	Regular Season 	Regular Season	Regular Season	Regular Season	Regular Season	Regular Season	Regular Season	Regular Season
Player 	Award 	Awarded 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Brian Elliott Elliott Named Third Star of the Week, NHL.com (November 28, 2011) 	NHL Third Star of the Week	November 28, 2011	 	 	 	 	 	 	
David Perron Perron Named to NHL Stars of the Week, NHL.com (February 13, 2012). Accessed 2012-02-15. Archived February 18, 2012.	NHL Third Star of the Week	February 13, 2012	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Jaroslav Halak Bryzgalov, Kovalchuk, Halak named Three Stars, NHL.com (March 12, 2012) 	NHL Third Star of the Week	March 12, 2012 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
=== Milestones ===
Regular Season 	Regular Season 	Regular Season 	Regular Season	Regular Season	Regular Season	Regular Season	Regular Season	Regular Season	Regular Season
Player 	Milestone 	Reached 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Vladimir Sobotka 	200th Career NHL Game 	October 8, 2011 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Alex Pietrangelo 	100th Career NHL Game 	October 15, 2011 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Evgeny Grachev 	1st Career NHL Assist1st Career NHL Point 	October 22, 2011 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Chris Stewart 	200th Career NHL Game 	October 22, 2011 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Matt D'Agostini 	200th Career NHL Game 	November 15, 2011	 	 	 	 	 	 	
T.J. Oshie 	200th Career NHL Game 	November 17, 2011	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Cade Fairchild 	1st Career NHL Game 	November 29, 2011	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Kris Russell 	300th Career NHL Game 	December 6, 2011 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Jason Arnott 	1,200th Career NHL Game 	December 8, 2011 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Kevin Shattenkirk 	100th Career NHL Game 	December 10, 2011	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Carlo Colaiacovo 	100th Career NHL Assist 	December 18, 2011	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Evgeny Grachev 	1st Career NHL Goal 	December 26, 2011	 	 	 	 	 	 	
David Backes 	400th Career NHL Game 	December 27, 2011	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Cade Fairchild 	1st Career NHL Assist1st Career NHL Point 	January 12, 2012 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Scott Nichol 	600th Career NHL Game 	January 23, 2012 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
T.J. Oshie 	100th Career NHL Assist 	February 16, 2012	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Jaroslav Halak 	100th Career NHL Win 	February 23, 2012	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Patrik Berglund 	300th Career NHL Game 	March 15, 2012 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Jaroslav Halak 	200th Career NHL Game 	March 17, 2012 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Roman Polak 	300th Career NHL Game 	March 17, 2012 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Jaden Schwartz 	1st Career NHL Game1st Career NHL Goal1st Career NHL Point	March 17, 2012 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Jaden Schwartz 	1st Career NHL Assist 	March 25, 2012 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Jamie Langenbrunner	1,100th Career NHL Game 	March 27, 2012 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
==Final roster==
Updated April 20, 2012.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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== Transactions ==
The Blues have been involved in the following transactions during the 2011–12 season
=== Trades ===
Date 	Details 	Details
June 25, 2011Blues Acquire Grachev from Rangers 	To New York Rangers3rd-round pick (#72 overall) in 2011	To St. Louis BluesEvgeny Grachev (C)
November 10, 2011Blues Acquire Kris Russell 	To Columbus Blue JacketsNikita Nikitin (D) 	To St. Louis BluesKris Russell (D)
February 26, 2012Blues Get Second Round Pick for Bishop	To Ottawa SenatorsBen Bishop (G) 	To St. Louis Blues2nd-round pick in 2013
=== Free agents signed ===
Player 	Former team 	Contract terms
Kyle HagelBlues Sign Forward Kyle Hagel NHL.com (May 9, 2011) 	Rockford IceHogs 	1 year, $525,000
Brian ElliottBlues Sign Goaltender Brian Elliott NHL.com (July 1, 2011) 	Colorado Avalanche 	1 year, $600,000
Kent HuskinsBlues Sign Defenseman Huskins NHL.com (July 2, 2011) 	San Jose Sharks 	1 year, $1 million
Brett SterlingBlues Sign Prospect Brett Sterling NHL.com (July 4, 2011) 	Pittsburgh Penguins	1 year, $600,000
Scott NicholBlues Sign Scott Nichol NHL.com (July 5, 2011) 	San Jose Sharks 	1 year, $700,000
Jason ArnottBlues Sign Arnott to One-Year Deal NHL.com (July 6, 2011) 	Washington Capitals	1 year, $2.875 million
Jamie LangenbrunnerLangenbrunner Signs with Blues NHL.com (July 6, 2011) 	Dallas Stars 	1 year, $2.8 million
Jonathan CheechooBlues Sign Cheechoo to One-Year Deal NHL.com (July 13, 2011)	Worcester Sharks 	1 year, $600,000
Danny SyvretBlues Sign Syvret to One-Year Deal NHL.com (August 8, 2011) 	Philadelphia Flyers	1 year, $525,000 Blues sign defenseman Syvret, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (August 8, 2011)
=== Free agents lost ===
Player 	New team 	Contract terms
Nicholas DrazenovicColumbus Blue Jackets Sign Forwards Andrew Joudrey, Nicholas Drazenovic to Two-Way NHL/AHL Contracts	Columbus Blue Jackets	1 year, $550,000
Nathan OystrickCoyotes Sign Oystrick, Arsene & Watkins to one-year contracts 	Phoenix Coyotes 	1 year, $600,000
Dean Arsene 	Phoenix Coyotes 	1 year, $725,000
Tyson StrachanPanthers Sign D Tyson Strachan 	Florida Panthers 	1 year, $750,000
Graham MinkGRAHAM MINK RETURNS TO HERSHEY LINEUP FOR 2011–12 	Hershey Bears 	1 year
Cam JanssenDevils sign Cam Janssen 	New Jersey Devils 	1 year, $525,000
Ty ConklinWings sign Conklin to one-year 	Detroit Red Wings 	1 year, $750,000
=== Claimed via Waivers ===
Player 	Former team 	Date claimed off waivers
Taylor ChorneyBlues Claim Chorney Off Waivers	Edmonton Oilers	October 11, 2011
===Lost via Waivers===
Player 	New team 	Date claimed off waivers
Taylor ChorneyOilers claim Chorney; assign Teubert to Barons	Edmonton Oilers	November 10, 2011
=== Lost via Retirement ===
Player 	Date
Paul Kariya	June 29, 2011 Paul Kariya Announces Retirement
=== Player signings ===
Player 	Date 	Contract terms
Patrik BerglundBerglund Signs New Contract with Blues, NHL.com (May 31, 2011) 	May 31, 2011 	2 years, $4.5 million
Roman PolakPolak Signs Contract Extension, NHL.com (June 2, 2011) 	June 2, 2011 	5 years, $13.75 million
T.J. HensickBlues Re-Sign T.J. Hensick, NHL.com (June 6, 2011) 	June 6, 2011 	2 years, $1.2 million
Nikita NikitinBlues Re-Sign Defenseman Nikita Nikitin, NHL.com (June 9, 2011) 	June 9, 2011 	1 year, $600,000
Chris PorterBlues Re-Sign Porter to One-Year Deal, NHL.com (June 13, 2011) 	June 13, 2011 	1 year, $600,000
Vladimir SobotkaSobotka Signs Contract Extension, NHL.com (June 15, 2011) 	June 15, 2011 	3 years, $3.9 million
Sebastian WannstromBlues Sign Sebastian Wannstrom, NHL.com (June 15, 2011) 	June 16, 2011 	3 years, $2.32 million entry-level contract
B.J. CrombeenBlues Sign Crombeen to 2-Year Extension, NHL.com (June 22, 2011) 	June 22, 2011 	2 years, $2 million
T.J. OshieBlues Sign Oshie to One-Year Deal, NHL.com (June 30, 2011) 	June 30, 2011 	1 year, $2.35 million
Matt D'AgostiniBlues Re-Sign Matt D'Agostini, NHL.com (July 1, 2011) 	July 1, 2011 	2 years, $3.3 million
Cody BeachBlues Sign Prospect Cody Beach, NHL.com (July 1, 2011) 	July 1, 2011 	3 years, $1.825 million entry-level contract
Adam CracknellBlues Re-Sign Adam Cracknell, NHL.com (July 1, 2011) 	July 1, 2011 	1 year, $575,000
Ben BishopBlues Re-Sign Ben Bishop, NHL.com (July 5, 2011) 	July 5, 2011 	1 year, $800,000
Ryan ReavesBlues Sign Reaves to One-Year Deal, NHL.com (July 18, 2011) 	July 18, 2011 	1 year, $525,000
Ryan ReavesReaves Signs Two-Year Extension, NHL.com (January 9, 2012) 	Jan. 9, 2012 	2 years, $1.2 million contract extension
Brian ElliottBlues Sign Elliott to Two-Year Extension, NHL.com (January 18, 2012) 	Jan. 18, 2012 	2 years, $3.6 million contract extension
Jaden SchwartzBlues Sign Schwartz to Entry Level Deal, NHL.com (March 12, 2012) 	March 12, 2012	3 years, $2.49 million entry-level contract
Adam CracknellBlues Sign Adam Cracknell to One-Year Deal, NHL.com (March 27, 2012) 	March 27, 2012	1 year, $550,000 contract extension
Paul KarpowichBlues Sign Goaltender Karpowich, NHL.com (April 20, 2012) 	April 20, 2012	2 years, $1.28 million entry-level contract
Jani HakanpaaBlues Sign 2010 Pick Jani Hakanpaa, NHL.com (May 21, 2012) 	May 21, 2012 	3 years, $2.095 million entry-level contract
Jordan BinningtonBlues Sign Jordan Binnington, NHL.com (May 29, 2012) 	May 29, 2012 	3 years, $1.95 million entry-level contract
Ty RattieBlues Sign Top Draft Pick from 2011, NHL.com (June 1, 2012) 	June 1, 2012 	3 years, $2.41 million entry-level contract
Vladimir TarasenkoBlues, Tarasenko Agree to Entry Level Deal, NHL.com (June 2, 2012)	June 2, 2012 	entry-level contract
==Draft picks==
St. Louis's picks at the 2011 NHL Entry Draft in St. Paul, at the Xcel Energy Center from June 24 – June 25, 2011. 
The Blues had no first-round pick in the draft, because of the trade with the Colorado Avalanche during the 2010–2011 season.Blues Won't Have 1st-Round Pick in 2011: Pick will be transferred to Colorado as part of condition of earlier trade, (April 12, 2011)
Round	Pick 	Player 	Position	Nationality	Team (League)
2 	32 (from Colorado) 	Ty Rattie 	RW 	 	Portland Winterhawks (WHL)
2 	41 	Dmitrij Jaskin 	RW 	 	HC Slavia Praha (Czech Extraliga)
2 	46 (from Buffalo) 	Joel Edmundson 	D 	 	Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL)
3 	88 (from Tampa Bay)	Jordan Binnington	G 	 	Owen Sound Attack (Ontario Hockey League)
4 	102 	Yannick Veilleux 	LW 	 	Shawinigan (QMJHL)
5 	132 	Niklas Lundstrom 	G 	 	AIK IF (SEL)
6 	162 	Ryan Tesink 	C 	 	Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL)
7 	192 	Teemu Eronen 	D 	 	Jokerit (SM-liiga)
==Farm teams==
===Peoria Rivermen===
The Peoria Rivermen are the Blues American Hockey League affiliate in 2011–12.
===Alaska Aces===
The Alaska Aces are the Blues affiliate in the ECHL.
==See also==
* 2011–12 NHL season
* St. Louis Blues seasons
* St. Louis (sports)
==References==
==External links==
*2011–12 St. Louis Blues season at ESPN
*2011–12 St. Louis Blues season at Hockey Reference
Category:St. Louis Blues seasons
St. Louis Blues season, 2011–12