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Conference Realignment for 2012-2013
Posted on 20 Sep 2011 by Patrick McLellan.
Conference Realignment Even though they were only three months in to their existence, too bad that the Atlanta Thrashers (RIP) didn’t move to Winnipeg prior to the turn of the millennium in 1999-2000. If they did, Thrashers GM Rick Dudley could have flown around the world and celebrated the turn of the new year in every time zone on frequent flier miles alone. If I am the GM of any team in th...
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Deep Blues
Posted on 12 Sep 2011 by Patrick McLellan.
As many teams added to their rosters via free agency and trades the first week of July, the Blues stood idle as they continued their ownership quest. Blues nation was going to have to (once again) “wait until next year” while cash strapped Dave Checketts and soon to be ex-Blues owners Towerbrook Capitol were not willing to partake in the frenzy that saw millions of dollars thrown at free ag...
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St. Louis Blues Summer Playbook
Posted on 28 Jun 2011 by Corey Krakower.
The St. Louis Blues 2010-11 season was one to forget, especially given the number of unfortunate injuries. The Blues continue to be on the rise because of strong drafting and cultivation of their young players. This offseason will be relatively uneventful for Blues fans, as the team will likely focus on re-signing their own players. Jaroslav Halak had a decent first season in St. Louis, but he ...
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Those Aren’t Rims, They’re Spoilers
Posted on 24 Mar 2011 by Patrick McLellan.
Davis Payne is faced with the difficult task of convincing the members of the St. Louis Blues that they should play hard down the stretch in the role of spoilers. This has got to be agonizing for the second year NHL coach. Nobody (except everyone outside of St. Louis and a handful of people whom follow hockey very closely) planned on the St. Louis Blues finishing the season outside of the playo...
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Forgotten “Silent” Jay
Posted on 10 Mar 2011 by Patrick McLellan.
Critics, fans, and writers all across Blues nation have been ranting and raving about the great job that Doug Armstrong did in acquiring Chris Stewart and Kevin Shattenkirk from the Colorado Avalanche on February 19 in exchange for Jay McClement, Eric Johnson, and a conditional first round pick. For the time being, this trade looks great for St. Louis. They receive a good 22-year-old puck movin...
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HATE TO SAY I TOLD YOU SO BUT…
Posted on 15 Feb 2011 by Dave Frederick.
High expectations are dangerous. Just like combining tequila and wine. I won't name names the way Sammy “The Bull” Gravano did, but you know who you are. You're the ones who publicly predicted the Blues would finish 6th or higher. The ones who boldly and ignorantly stated the Blues would make the playoffs this season. I asked why back then and will repeatedly ask why until...
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McCreary Falls Asleep at the Winged Wheel
Posted on 21 Jan 2011 by Patrick McLellan.
Since writers get fined for criticizing the officiating in the NHL and I do not, I’ll take the liberty to point out a few things that won’t affect my wallet. Bill McCreary is the only NHL referee whose name you know for the right reasons, but after a game like last night’s game, that pendulum is starting to swing in the other direction. In last night’s game versus the Detroit Redwings, ...
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Parity No Rarity
Posted on 9 Jan 2011 by Patrick McLellan.
If the Blues were to have won their game against the New York Rangers last night, they would be in fifth place in the Western Conference. Instead, they sit in 12th. 12th place is only one point behind the 8th and final playoff spot. The parity in the Western Conference is unbelievable this year. As Jim Morrison used to say; the West is the best. It couldn’t be truer. Yes, there are some great...
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MONEY IS POWER
Posted on 9 Jan 2011 by Dave Frederick.
Let me begin by quoting a great American, Gordon Gekko. “Greed, for lack of a better word, is good”. At some point, the Blues must adhere to these words of wisdom and take the advice of this Wall Street felon. Note to Blues ownership, get greedy and obsess about winning a Stanley Cup. But first, let's dive into some of the real issues the Bluenote are experiencing. Anybody...
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THIS TEAM PERSONIFIES HEART
Posted on 1 Jan 2011 by Dave Frederick.
“Teamwork divides the task and doubles the success”. This quote can easily be attributed to any player currently on the Blues roster. This season so far has been a rollercoaster. The beginning showed the Blues off to one of their best starts in franchise history. Then injuries hit and the team went into a downward spiral. But Head Coach Davis Payne was able to maintain con...
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ARE WE MISSING THE POINT?
Posted on 21 Dec 2010 by Dave Frederick.
Are you, my beautiful, loyal, faithful audience growing tired of reading my articles blaming the St. Louis Blues management? If so, then definitely continue reading. I am going to place new blame on what is happening with the injury-riddled Bluenote. Ready? Here you go. It's their vision. Yes, that's right. Eyes. You know, those two balls (not those, you morons) that God (or Mik...
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Why The Blues Should NOT Make A Major Trade
Posted on 8 Dec 2010 by Dave Frederick.
Everybody who claims to be a hockey expert is expecting and demanding the bewildered Blues management group to make a trade, and make it happen soon. One would think this would be an obvious way to go. With the team missing their three top forwards in T.J. Oshie (broken ankle), David Perron and Andy McDonald (concussions), there is no question the Blues are hurting for offense. But the Bl...
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