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St. Louis Blues: Top 5 takeaways from the 2019-20 season so far

By Mary Clarke

DALLAS, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 21: Jaden Schwartz #17 of the St. Louis Blues celebrates with Ryan O'Reilly #90 of the St. Louis Blues and Brayden Schenn #10 of the St. Louis Blues after scoring against the Dallas Stars in the second period at American Airlines Center on February 21, 2020 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 21: Jaden Schwartz #17 of the St. Louis Blues celebrates with Ryan O'Reilly #90 of the St. Louis Blues and Brayden Schenn #10 of the St. Louis Blues after scoring against the Dallas Stars in the second period at American Airlines Center on February 21, 2020 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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DALLAS, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 21: David Perron #57 of the St. Louis Blues celebrates after scoring a goal against the Dallas Stars in the first period at American Airlines Center on February 21, 2020 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 21: David Perron #57 of the St. Louis Blues celebrates after scoring a goal against the Dallas Stars in the first period at American Airlines Center on February 21, 2020 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

2. David Perron is not finished just yet

One of the best stories to come out of the Blues this season has been the resurgence of David Perron. At 29-years-old, Perron had likely peaked during his 2017-18 season with the Vegas Golden Knights, where he posted 66 points in 70 games (with 50 assists) to help the team in their inaugural season to the Stanley Cup Final.

Now at 31, Perron was set to have a career season before the pause set in. In 71 games played, Perron has 25 goals and 60 total points, and would have easily surpassed his career year from Vegas just a few seasons ago. Perron was even closing in on his career-high of 28 goals (set back in 2013-14 at age 25) before the season was suspended for the foreseeable future.

Given how the aging curve works in hockey — where most players over 30 see a sharp decline in production — it was fair to assume that Perron was headed for a step back or two this season. However, after a promising, but injury-riddled season where he posted 46 points in 57 games in 2018-19, Perron has bounced back to be the Blues’ top goal scorer and second-best point producer this year.

His efforts were recognized by fans, as the Blues faithful got him into the 2020 All-Star Game with the Last Man In vote to play in front of the home crowd in St. Louis.

Perron’s resurgence this season is well-earned after bouncing around between teams over the last few years. Blues fans have been well-rewarded with their patience after Perron was taken by Vegas in the expansion draft just a handful of seasons ago.

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