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Top 15 Playoff Performers in St. Louis Blues History

By Patrick Karraker

Apr 7, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91) celebrates scoring a goal during the third period against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center. St. Louis won 2-1 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 7, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91) celebrates scoring a goal during the third period against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center. St. Louis won 2-1 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /
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9. Adam Oates

 25 games (1990-91), nine goals, 25 assists, -3 rating, 14 penalty minutes, one game-winning goal

While his tenure with the Blues was short, lasting just two postseasons, Oates was one of the most dominant offensive performers in franchise history, and that’s reflected through the 1.36 points per game that he put up in 25 playoff contests with the Blues. That’s the greatest point per game total that any player has accumulated in Blues postseason history.

While his linemate, Brett Hull, was Blues’ biggest offensive threat during that period, it surely wasn’t a coincidence that the Blues advanced deep into the second round during both postseasons in which they had Oates. He finished second to Hull in points during the 1989-90 postseason, collecting two goals and 12 assists over 12 games. The next year, though, “Oatesy” really shined, really emerging as a viable scorer and leading the team with 20 postseason points: seven goals (including a game-winner in Game 2 of the Division Finals against Minnesota) and 13 assists. Unfortunately, financial conflicts caused Oates to be traded to the Boston Bruins during the 1991-92 season, and the Blues gave away a player that may have been one of their top two or three postseason performers ever if given the opportunity.

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