Riksman May Be Screwed

by Brad Lee on Oct 9, 2007 4:07 PM CDT

So that's what Juuso Riksman looks like

By Brad Lee

We usually don't link too many stories over at the well known rumor monger's Web site, but this one is pretty interesting.

Remember how the Blues had way too many goalies in Peoria? Since you can only really play one at a time (but tandem goalies the last minute of a game to protect a one-goal lead sounds likeÂ a sweet and revolutionary idea!), the Blues/Rivermen loaned Riksman to a team in Sweden. Unfortunately his contract with a team in Finland says he can play in the AHL or NHL this year, but not for any team in Europe. Oops.

The Swedish team is run by Name Hall Of Famer Hakan Loob. It's a fun name to say. Try it.

Here's the linky to the story written by NHL.com's Bill Meltzer.

(And apologies ahead of time for once again infringing on the Prospect Department's turf.)

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it aint that revolutionary an idea, the record book had to be re-written after a back-up goalie was mandatory for all teams to dress because it had not specifically said that the back-up goalie could not play at the same time as the main goalie and a coach took full advantage of that. which i remembered what nhl coach that was. grrr.

the peoria paper had reported the expulsion of riksman to europe while i was there. would i be shocked that the blues did something without having any idea the consequences just a few weeks down the road?

NOT LIKELY!!!

they should just waive cash repeatedly til some ahl team’s injured goalie needs to be replaced enough for some nhl team to claim him.

by Childhood Trauma on Oct 9, 2007 4:53 PM CDT reply actions

i made my way over to the rumor monger’s website to see what strickland had to say this morning. (what can i say? i’m bored at work and can’t wait til the game tonight.) anway, what i read struck fear into my heart. i’m not talking about the fact that EJ has a hairline fracture in his foot and will be out for a few games, although that is disappointing for those of us who hoped to see him tonight. i’m talking about this sentence “If you are a Blues Fan Hereâ€™s what youâ€™ll see besides the unveiling of the Blues new mascot.” i shudder just reposting that.

by Jessica on Oct 10, 2007 11:36 AM CDT reply actions

I can’t wait to see the new mascot.

And when I write “I can’t wait,” I mean: “I can’t wait to see some drunk fans beat up the mascot.” Or, “I can’t wait to see the mascot fall down a flight of stairs at the game.”

by Brad Lee on Oct 10, 2007 1:15 PM CDT reply actions