TBO · Oct 28, 2015
Career paths split, but tight bond remains between Bishop, ex-teammate
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Ben Bishop, left, came up through the ranks with the Blues, spending six seasons with St. Louis while making 13 appearances before being traded to Ottawa during the 2011-12 season. John Woods/The Canadian PressST. LOUIS — When Ben Bishop was traded by his hometown team, the netminder wasn’t exactly singing the blues.
“It could have been a blessing in disguise,’’ said Bishop, who grew up in St. Louis and was drafted in the third round by the Blues in 2005.
Bishop came up through the ranks with the Blues, spending six seasons with St. Louis while making 13 appearances before being traded to Ottawa during the 2011-12 season.