Blues in Minnesota; GDT
by gallagher on Nov 22, 2008 4:52 PM CST
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By Sean Gallagher
With three staffers committed to various hoity and/or toity events tonight, there will be no live blog. Instead, this will be your thread to jack our curse-to-comment ratio up over the 1:1 mark. And while we're speaking of numbers, we're setting the official over/under on number of GT staffers who are 'asked' to leave their events at 1.5. (Let's be honest, inviting us and having an open bar? They're basically asking for it.)
After a big win last night over Anaheim, can the Blues go into the Wild's building and pull off another win? It'll be tough, especially since the Wild are 5-2-1 in their own building and they just lost there last Thursday night. They haven't lost back-to-back games at home since Nov 23, 2007. We just checked the math and that is just under one year ago.
Additionally, goalie Niklas Backstrom has been stellar at home, going 11-1-3 in his last 15 in Minnesota.
Not bad enough? The Wild are 8-2-2 all-time against the Blues when they play host.
On the plus side, the Blues didn't lose anyone to injury last night and the offensive comet that is Steve Regier continued to burn bright with a power play goal, giving him his third in two games with the Note. Other guys with three or fewer goals for the Blues? David Backes (3 in 17 games), Dutchie Stempniak (3 in 13 games), Paul Kariya (2 in 11 games), David Perron (2 in 16 games) and TJ Oshie (2 in 10 games).
Steve Regier wants to know what's wrong with those guys.
For those who want more of a preview, the Yahoo one isn't too bad. It also mentions that some guy named Marian Gaborik is still out with an injury.
As a side project, try to identify exactly what that Minnesota mascot is. Some sort of bear? A racoon? Whatever it is, it can apparently skate and it wears pants.
Help yourself to whatever's in the fridge, try to not mess the place up to bad and if you're drinking, no driving. Just crash in the spare bedroom.
Let's Go Blues!
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Louie’s too fat to wear pants
the Wild’s shitacular mascot looks like a cross between this guy (http://www.swapmeetdave.com/Humor/Cats/TopCat.jpg), this guy (http://www.4colorrebellion.com/media/pics/07/03/raph_large.jpg) and this guy (http://www.tabletennisdayton.com/graphics/mohegan-094.jpg)
by Dooks on Nov 22, 2008 6:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
hmm, links aren’t clickable. lemme try this again…
Wild’s mascot looks like the cross between the following:
1 http://www.swapmeetdave.com/Humor/Cats/TopCat.jpg
2 http://www.4colorrebellion.com/media/pics/07/03/raph_large.jpg
3 http://www.tabletennisdayton.com/graphics/mohegan-094.jpg
by Dooks on Nov 22, 2008 6:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
early reports say the matchup will be Mason vs. Backstrom, but no finalized word on either goalie
by Dooks on Nov 22, 2008 6:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
come on, it’s a road game. who’s here? sound off
by Dooks on Nov 22, 2008 7:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
tired of hearing the game last night was a “gutsy effort”
how exactly was it gutsy as opposed to normal? explain this to me
by Dooks on Nov 22, 2008 7:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I’m here, and pissed that I kind find an online stream for the game. Fuck Detroit.
by Dan on Nov 22, 2008 7:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
supposedly Mason was tough against the Wild when he was a Predator. hopefully this remains the case….if he’s getting the start afterall
by Dooks on Nov 22, 2008 7:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I live in Springfield, MO. No CW11 for me :(
by Dan on Nov 22, 2008 7:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
the Wild uniforms remind me of the Devils of old
by Dooks on Nov 22, 2008 7:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
it’s also on center ice bitches… how goes it dooks and dan??
by Chris D. on Nov 22, 2008 7:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
also dan if you don’t have center ice, you can get on computer for $20 a month if you don’t want to invest in the year subscription. also there are many internet feeds that broadcast the games…
by Chris D. on Nov 22, 2008 7:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Sup Chris. It’d be goin a lot better if I could find a stream and get rid of this cold.
by Dan on Nov 22, 2008 7:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
try this
sop://broker.sopcast.com:3912/22317
by Dooks on Nov 22, 2008 7:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Blues full of penalties early on. not good
by Dooks on Nov 22, 2008 7:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hey, guys… I’m here as well.
Fraser’s trying to be the star of the game right off the bat, I see. That asshat thinks people pay and tune in just to see him call penalties, I guess…
B.
by Brian Weidler on Nov 22, 2008 7:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i just got to the tele had to a…uhm..do some thing for a bit. what’s happened so far?
by Chris D. on Nov 22, 2008 7:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Minnesota has 6 shots in the first 7 minutes so far. Blues were shorthanded seemingly right off the bat. Paddock took a puck in the face and had to take a breather in the tunnel, but he’s ok. still scoreless
by Dooks on Nov 22, 2008 7:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Peoria and Hamilton, no score ealy on. Bishop in goal for Peoria again, old friends Mike Glumac and Shawn Belle skating for Hamilton.
B.
by Brian Weidler on Nov 22, 2008 7:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
quick poll. who’s better in your opinion Yan Stastny or Mike Glumac?
by Dooks on Nov 22, 2008 7:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
whatever happened to Belle…still hasn’t made it in the NHL eh…another wasted first rounder by the Blues
by Chris D. on Nov 22, 2008 7:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
out of all the kids with i’m still shocked that Yan’s the one who made it.
by Chris D. on Nov 22, 2008 7:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
nice! Dutchie received a pass and it bounced straight up, and he batted it out of the air right on goal
by Dooks on Nov 22, 2008 7:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
funny Minnesota Wild commercial. Hello all …
by Tim on Nov 22, 2008 7:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
my question is: will Backes come out of all these injuries as a leader? And my answer is: yes, he will. Furthermore, I will then be very, very close to buying a Backes sweater.
by TheDuke32 on Nov 22, 2008 7:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Dooks… Stastny. I’ve seen both play extensively, and Stastny has more game. Glumac is a good AHL player, but Stastny has potential to be a solid third-liner in the NHL, where I don’t see Glumac being able to get that high.
As for Belle, give Jarmo a break… that’s his first-ever first-rounder with the Blues.
B.
by Brian Weidler on Nov 22, 2008 7:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
if you all didn’t know, voting for the all-star game is already underway. choose write-in for West defense and type in Roman Polak.
fucking bias going on too. the top 3 vote getters for forward are 3 Red Wings and 3 Canadiens
by Dooks on Nov 22, 2008 7:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Brian I saw Yan a lot myself. I’m not seeing his game translate up here this season. He’s getting beaten to the pucks and often out-muscled in the corners. to me Glumac looks like a better player in the NHL than the AHL, and Stastny the opposite.
This season I have not seen it from Yan.
by Chris D. on Nov 22, 2008 7:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
how can the minnesota fans stand this style of hockey? it’s sooooo boring.
by Adam on Nov 22, 2008 7:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
the thing I hate about all-star ballots is that general people vote for people based on who they are, not for how they’re doing this season. case in point: Pittsburgh’s Sergei Gonchar and Ryan Whitney have been injured all season, yet they are around 5th place in Eastern defensemen
by Dooks on Nov 22, 2008 7:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
theyre just happy to be in the relative warmth of the rink for three hours.
by bzgea2 on Nov 22, 2008 7:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Dooks that’s b/c of all the hoopla in Montreal and when they vote they are picking Red WIngs. A number of who deserve it. That team is virtually an All-Star team in itself. Just not Osgood. Hossa has been incredible this season. I used to hate that guy because you never knew which night he’d show up. That’s good for hockey, unless of course he wins a Cup and cashes in on a huge contract and goes back to his old ways.
by Chris D. on Nov 22, 2008 7:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
ha
that’s probably why the players all jam in the neutral zone together. It’s the warmest they’ve been in weeks.
by Adam on Nov 22, 2008 7:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Personally I’m shocked Shea Weber doesn’t have more votes. That dude has been money this year.
by Chris D. on Nov 22, 2008 7:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
when Kelly said Crombeen it sounded like Crosby and suddenly I was in a state of WHAT REALLY…then well reality.
by Chris D. on Nov 22, 2008 7:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Brian if you want to skate tonight it starts at 9:45 it’ll be fun..
by Chris D. on Nov 22, 2008 7:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
wow Bernie is getting down on the refs that says something about their atrocity
by Chris D. on Nov 22, 2008 7:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
that was just painful to see brewer on that breakaway
by Adam on Nov 22, 2008 7:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
lol @ Brewer on the offensive side of a 1 on 1 scoring chance
by Dooks on Nov 22, 2008 7:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
count me amongst the underwhelmed on the Brew Breakaway
by Tim on Nov 22, 2008 7:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
he actually shielded the puck well there but he’s SO SLLL>>aHHHH—-LOO-OWWWW…
by Chris D. on Nov 22, 2008 7:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
good kill…who am I kidding? we won’t see any goals tonight.
by Adam on Nov 22, 2008 7:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
adam I need us to score a bunch so the guy ahead of me in the fantasy league—who lost Luongo to injury today hahaha—will fall behind me.
by Chris D. on Nov 22, 2008 7:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
just wondering, it’s not the same building the Northstars played in right?
by Dooks on Nov 22, 2008 7:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
no, xcel is actually in St. Paul, the Northstars played in bloomington where the mall of america is now.
by bzgea2 on Nov 22, 2008 7:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
meanwhile, I just picked up Josh Harding, solidifying my goaltending, and Ryan Whitney has begun participating in practices, so I don’t think I’ll be dropping out of first place ;)
by Dooks on Nov 22, 2008 7:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
ah, an interview with the unofficial GM of the Blues, Doug Armstrong
by Dooks on Nov 22, 2008 7:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
scary things to watch:
the blues transition game (7 passes and still not to center ice yet!)
nrewer on a breakaway.
boyes on a line with no passers while on a team with no transition. will he ever get set up again?
by Childhood Trauma on Nov 22, 2008 7:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Anybody else not able to pull up live fantasy stats on Yahoo StatTracker???
by Tim on Nov 22, 2008 7:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
only the first month is free. you have to pay up if you want it the rest of the season
by Dooks on Nov 22, 2008 7:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
The Blues were able to announce the GM of the future ahead of time. There’s no Rooney Rule in the NHL, mandating that they have to interview at least one fruit Euro for the job first …
by Tim on Nov 22, 2008 7:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
yeah which is really unnecessary, just click on the game score and check your player out Tim.
by Chris D. on Nov 22, 2008 7:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
interview? they didnt even consider the euro they have on staff.
by bzgea2 on Nov 22, 2008 7:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Tim I’m sure the disaster that was Hlinka killed any thought of that happening.
by Chris D. on Nov 22, 2008 7:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hey, the Blues are doing pretty well considering they’re playing shorthanded all night… even when they’re not in the box, they stll have toi skate against six Wilds and Fraser.
In Peoria, the Rivermen outshoot Hamilton 15-2 in the first period, but Hamilton gets one of their shots past Bishop… grrr…
Marc Denis in goal for Hamilton, BTW.
B.
by Brian Weidler on Nov 22, 2008 7:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
but we all know who would be better fit…and his name isn’t Armstrong.
by Chris D. on Nov 22, 2008 7:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
No, I did that. Tonight is the first time i haven’t been able to bring it up.
by Tim on Nov 22, 2008 7:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Dooks, I got rid of Harding because Backstrom is going to play 70 games this year.
B.
by Brian Weidler on Nov 22, 2008 7:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
yeah, but WHEN harding plays, he’s damn good
by Dooks on Nov 22, 2008 7:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
so did I Brian. Sometimes I wish the Blues would make a deal for Harding. That kid is an awsome goalie in his own right.
by Chris D. on Nov 22, 2008 7:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
backstrom is going to be a UFA at the end of the season which may force minnesota’s hand with harding’s future with the team. just throwing it out there as a possibility.
by bzgea2 on Nov 22, 2008 7:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I’m glad Total Hockey got new ads. Those earlier ones were uber-lame
by Tim on Nov 22, 2008 7:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
wow … if they pull it off, Mason is going to really earn the W tonight …
by Tim on Nov 22, 2008 7:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
the ones with the moron in full goalie gear? those were a word far worse than “lame”
by Dooks on Nov 22, 2008 7:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
decent fore-checking so far this period ,… DAMN
by Tim on Nov 22, 2008 8:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, a word that rhymes with “plucking lawful.”
Speaking of “plucking lawful”…
B.
by Brian Weidler on Nov 22, 2008 8:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Boyes doesn’t need setups. he can do it himself
by Dooks on Nov 22, 2008 8:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
that was good for Brad to get off the shneid …. maybe he’s got a few more that’s been pent up for a while …
by Tim on Nov 22, 2008 8:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Reiger with an assist on the Boyes marker.
B.
by Brian Weidler on Nov 22, 2008 8:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Awesome! Nice return to tie it up! I was in disbelief Boyes could miss that rebound.
by Gene Jordan on Nov 22, 2008 8:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Reiger is playing himself into a spot on this team after Berglund and Kariya come back.
Mason makes Burns hit the crossbar…
B.
by Brian Weidler on Nov 22, 2008 8:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
“he’s got a breakaway” fuck
“oh! off the post” whew!
by Dooks on Nov 22, 2008 8:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
just be grateful his face doesnt bleed easily.
by bzgea2 on Nov 22, 2008 8:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Anybody else notice the hotties in the seats just behind the Blue’s bench? Just goes to prove that Hockey has the BEST looking fans.
by Gene Jordan on Nov 22, 2008 8:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
fuck. we come back from commercial and we’re on the pk again?? wtf
by Dooks on Nov 22, 2008 8:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Peoria ties it up on the PP… Jeff Cowan from Lemtyugov and Drazenovic.
B.
by Brian Weidler on Nov 22, 2008 8:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I bet Frasier is always mic’d up. he likes to hear himself talk
by Dooks on Nov 22, 2008 8:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
john kelly should be more careful when throwing out the h-word in reference to any blues player.
by bzgea2 on Nov 22, 2008 8:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
At this time I’d like to point out again Perron leads all Blues players in drawing penalties. He’s one of the tops in the league.
by Chris D. on Nov 22, 2008 8:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
yay Perron drew a penalty. we’re on the pp for once
by Dooks on Nov 22, 2008 8:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Shit… it’s about time. Let’s go, power play.
B.
by Brian Weidler on Nov 22, 2008 8:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wild is #1 on the pk. didn’t want to hear that -_-
by Dooks on Nov 22, 2008 8:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
nice…i love it when someone palms a guy for being an ass
by Chris D. on Nov 22, 2008 8:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
so do the Blues go for Backstrom if he’s available???
by Chris D. on Nov 22, 2008 8:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i think the more realistic play would be an offer sheet to harding who’s slated to become an RFA.
by bzgea2 on Nov 22, 2008 8:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
they won’t. if they passed on Fernandez to sign Backstrom. he’s the man for a long time
by Dooks on Nov 22, 2008 8:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
also how much does Backstrom benefit from the Wild’s game approach?
BEEEEEEE_YAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!! Boyes again!
by Chris D. on Nov 22, 2008 8:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
that was downright Pretty !!!! I still like Boyes !!!
by Tim on Nov 22, 2008 8:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
bzgea why do that when you can make a trade for him before then and not have to over pay?
by Chris D. on Nov 22, 2008 8:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
alright. Perron is to draw penalties the rest of the night
by Dooks on Nov 22, 2008 8:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Chris: what could we offer them in a trade?
by bzgea2 on Nov 22, 2008 8:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Crap.. that’s gotta get Backstrom fired up.
Crap.. that’s gotta get Backstrom fired up.B.
by Brian Weidler on Nov 22, 2008 8:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Backstrom just got lucky twice in the span of two seconds. first, off the post, and the second, he barely got his blocker up in time
by Dooks on Nov 22, 2008 8:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
The Blues need a big time starting goaltender more than anything. Manny was awesome last night but he can’t carry the load the whole season. Plus he does have some holes in his game. While Bishop looks good and all it usually takes time for goaltenders in the NHL. I think we have plenty of youth and players at forward. The defense depth isn’t bad at all either. It’s goaltending that concerns me. We have a major surplus at forward which is sweet and necessary.
Oh and it’s looking more and more like the cap will actually go down after this season.
by Chris D. on Nov 22, 2008 8:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
momentum is definitely in our favor .. let’s go Blues!!!
by Tim on Nov 22, 2008 8:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
bzgae….I’m not sure I’d have to think of that. Most likely some combination of draft picks and a prospect, and Merak. It’d depend on his true value. But I’d probably be willing to gove up three pieces for him, more than likely two.
by Chris D. on Nov 22, 2008 8:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I’m only 35 minutes of ice time late for this game. Not like anyone was missing me anyway . . . har har har
by Donut King on Nov 22, 2008 8:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
GLORIOUS VICTORIOUS HEY! ONLY ONE CAN OF BEER FOR THE FOUR OF US….
by Chris D. on Nov 22, 2008 8:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i always miss you King. anybody interested in playing hockey tonight?
by Chris D. on Nov 22, 2008 8:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Damn Chris. Next time, plan ahead for a 2-in-2.
by Donut King on Nov 22, 2008 8:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i know i know but fuck it…same difference
by Chris D. on Nov 22, 2008 8:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Brewer is envious of how fast that puck flew down the ice.
by Donut King on Nov 22, 2008 8:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
we should have the option for a voice chat LOL
by Chris D. on Nov 22, 2008 8:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
chris: as long as we’re not talking our number one this year it would be an interesting idea to package picks with marek. i agreed with your earlier post about or depth at forward with only the slight caveat of a lot of that is “potential” that may not develop fully. the only reason I think an offer sheet is the only way we’ll get him, if we should choose to do that, is that we dont have much to offer this specific team, unless maybe they are in the market fora power forward come deadline day…
by bzgea2 on Nov 22, 2008 8:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
or we should all get together to save on the cost of pizza and beer
by Chris D. on Nov 22, 2008 8:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
how about Schwarz, Brewer and a 3rd round for Harding and Zidlicky
by Dooks on Nov 22, 2008 8:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
So did I read correctly that Cary Fraser is one of tonight’s refs?
Asshat douchetard.
by Donut King on Nov 22, 2008 8:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
that wouldn’t be a trade it would be a coup.
by bzgea2 on Nov 22, 2008 8:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
BTW, someone should send that Wild mascot to Deadspin for a “Nightmare Fuel” tag.
by Donut King on Nov 22, 2008 8:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
harding? nah he is so mean he once shot a man just for snoring!
by Childhood Trauma on Nov 22, 2008 8:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
and btw i believe that mascot is snagglepuss- post coming out of the closet, even.
by Childhood Trauma on Nov 22, 2008 8:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
bzgea, I agree! Of course it depends on where our pick is or we can trade first rounders.
I have been noting how the Blues management must become great at assessing their talent. Also they have to be able to figure out who the core is to do the balancing act with the cap as well. So you’re almost always going to have to have players on the roster that are newer and not making as much even on the cap hit. Plus, you want depth in the minors so you can call players up and not miss a beat.
So I agree. But I’m always ready to throw in prospects for young players that have proven themselves. And young to me is a kid 25 and younger. For instance, if we could pick up say Spezza I’d give up a prospect and a first for him. He’s also signed for a while. Basically anytime I can trade a pick unless it’s a top five or the draft is full of talent like last season, then I’m ready to do it.
That said there are some prospects we have you know are going to solid players with skill and I wouldn’t be willing to throw them away as quickly…such as Eller, Petro, Palushaj. Now if it were something like trading EJ and getting Harding and Zdlickey in return done, done and done.
by Chris D. on Nov 22, 2008 8:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Things are opening up in Peoria, too… it’s 2-2 after two periods, Nick Drazenovic has a goal and an assist, Bishop 11 saves 0n 13 shots, Peoria has taken 32 shots against Denis through two periods…
B.
by Brian Weidler on Nov 22, 2008 8:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
chris, we should lobby to become a part of that GM Voltron the blues have going now. not like two more guys in the room would hurt anything.
by bzgea2 on Nov 22, 2008 8:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Chris… Marek Zidlicky?
No way in hell should the Blues trade Erik Johnson and get Zidlicky back , no matter what else they get in return.
If you guys like Brewers defense, you’ll love Zidlicky’s…
Mmmm… Carrie Milbank.
B.
by Brian Weidler on Nov 22, 2008 8:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I’d offer Schwarz, Eller and the Blues’ third-rounder to Minnesota for Harding and their third-rounder.
B.
by Brian Weidler on Nov 22, 2008 8:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
BTW, Peoria’s first goal has been changed to Lemtyugov from Drazenovic and Ivan Vshnevskiy…
B.
by Brian Weidler on Nov 22, 2008 8:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
whew … that’s quite a trio of names to have to spell.
by Tim on Nov 22, 2008 8:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
or Burns. but Zdlickey actually has upside unlike Brewer. Brewer’s attributes are defense. We have defensive defensemen we do not have a power play quarterback or an elite goaltender. I think Harding can be elite. have to go take care.
by Chris D. on Nov 22, 2008 8:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Chris, I wouldn’t trade Erik Johnson.
I’m not eager to move Eller, but you’ve got to give to get, and as you pointed out, the Blues are pretty well-stocked with young forwards. That’s probably their position of strength to deal from when trying to swing trades.
B.
by Brian Weidler on Nov 22, 2008 8:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
2-1 after 2. Blues usually play better in the 3rd. lets go blues
by Dooks on Nov 22, 2008 8:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
If anyone discusses trading EJ again, I’ll take you golfing and let you drive.
Too soon?
by Donut King on Nov 22, 2008 8:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Where’s the goddamn cross-check on that play, Fraser?
Stempniak almost got broken in half.
B.
by Brian Weidler on Nov 22, 2008 8:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
speaking of trades, anyone think we’ll be able to fleece a team with tkachuk like we did with atlanta?
by bzgea2 on Nov 22, 2008 8:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Is this Walt’s contract year? I would guess it is.
Maybe if he proves he can still score garbage goals, perhaps.
by Donut King on Nov 22, 2008 8:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Clutterbuck? No wonder that fucker wants to fight.
by Donut King on Nov 22, 2008 8:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Clusterfuck almost throwing down with Paddock
by Dooks on Nov 22, 2008 8:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
WHY do you keep putting Brewer on the fucking powerplay???
by Dooks on Nov 22, 2008 8:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Is it me, or is Dutchie getting a shitload better at this “holding the puck in at the line” thing?
by Donut King on Nov 22, 2008 8:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
he looks a lot more comfortable out at the point lately.
by bzgea2 on Nov 22, 2008 8:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I think Dutchie has been playing better overall, since the injuries have started to mount …
by Tim on Nov 22, 2008 8:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
BJ, EJ, DJ, TJ . . . any chance we add an HJ?
by Donut King on Nov 22, 2008 9:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
lady got back from work and we got some dinner…missed the whole 2nd…
who scored the two for us? and when did mason start figuring out that the puck was for stopping?
by Adam on Nov 22, 2008 9:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Jonas Junland will be up eventually, J squared.
by bzgea2 on Nov 22, 2008 9:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
haha
no one appreciates a good job joke anymore
by Adam on Nov 22, 2008 9:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
maybe because only twelve year olds aspire for handjobs.
by bzgea2 on Nov 22, 2008 9:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Somewhat OT… I’m going through the preliminary rankings from Central Scouting for the 2009 Draft, and seeing who looks good and what they;ve been doing so far this year.
B.
by Brian Weidler on Nov 22, 2008 9:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
if the blues get the number one pick do you go tavares or the swede D man?
by bzgea2 on Nov 22, 2008 9:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
man o man … can we sit on them for another 5 minutes?
by Tim on Nov 22, 2008 9:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We’d have to take tavares…we’ve already got good young d-men in johnson and peirtrangelo. we need some new forwards in the mix i think.
by Adam on Nov 22, 2008 9:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
If the Blues get the number one pick, I’d almost have to say Tavares at this point. I like Hedman a lot, but you can’t pass on a talent like Tavares if you have the chance to add him.
I’m looking at guys in the 15-20 range, because I, ever the optimist, think the Blues can win enough games to ick there.
B.
by Brian Weidler on Nov 22, 2008 9:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Davy got a little too excited there, with that shot, but then made up for it Defensively with the diving play …
by Tim on Nov 22, 2008 9:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
What is up with Boyes taking the Kariya outlook on fastbreak scoring?
by Dan on Nov 22, 2008 9:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Some guys who look interesting at this juncture (just North Americans):
C Evander Kane, Vancouver (WHL)
D Charles-Olivier Roussel, Shawinigan (QMJHL)
G Olivier Roy, Cape Breton (QMJHL)
C Peter Holland, Guelph (OHL)
D Ryan Ellis, Windsor (OHL)
G Edward Pasquale, Saginaw (OHL)
RW Guillaume Goulet, Baie-Comeau (QMJHL)
B.
by Brian Weidler on Nov 22, 2008 9:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
wow 15 – 20? well we could end up with a pick there because of some deadline trades I guess.
by bzgea2 on Nov 22, 2008 9:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Jesus, the Peria-Hamilton game has broken wide open in the third period.
It’s 6-4 Hamilton with about five minutes left. Peoria st got a shorty (by Vishnevskiy) to close the gap. Drazenovic has figured in all four of Peoria’s goals, 1 G, 3 A.
B.
by Brian Weidler on Nov 22, 2008 9:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
A major for boarding, my dead, tired friggin’ ass.
That’s a goddamn homer call, Fraser.
Boarding, yes. Five and a game, no friggin’ way.
B.
by Brian Weidler on Nov 22, 2008 9:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
fucking Nolan trying to slide Mason into the net after he covered it
by Dooks on Nov 22, 2008 9:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Woo-hoo.. Stastny buries Koivu.
Gotta win this faceoff, boys.
B.
by Brian Weidler on Nov 22, 2008 9:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
BOO YAH …Mason earns his first W as a Blue …
by Tim on Nov 22, 2008 9:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
BANGO BITCHES!!!!!
4 points in two nights. Out-fucking-standing
by Donut King on Nov 22, 2008 9:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
see you guys back here Tuesday vs. Mason’s old team
by Dooks on Nov 22, 2008 9:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
helluva game by mason…never thought i’d say that
by Adam on Nov 22, 2008 9:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
blues win! hawks lose! crawling out of the basement!
by bzgea2 on Nov 22, 2008 9:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Fuckin’ “a,” Twyla!!!
Now let’s go to Nashville and keep this streak going.
B.
by Brian Weidler on Nov 22, 2008 9:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
holy shit nhl.com’s scores are way, way late.
by bzgea2 on Nov 22, 2008 9:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Not lookin’ good in Central Illinois… still 6-4 Hamilton with 32 seconds to play. Bishop hasn’t been sharp, 16 saves on 22 shots. The Rivermen have sent 47 pucks at Denis, and he’s cast aside 43 of ’em.
…and that’s all, folks, An ENG by goddamn Hamilton. 7-4 final. Now Peoria’s off until Wednesday in Milwaukee.
B.
by Brian Weidler on Nov 22, 2008 9:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
oh god. the Coyote’s 3rd jersey sucks as much as the Ottawa one
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=393903
by Dooks on Nov 22, 2008 9:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
The Coyotes one could be worse.
The Sens one? Ohhhhhhhh . . . dreadnought fucking awful shit.
by Donut King on Nov 23, 2008 12:45 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hey Brian, I was thinking it over and I want to say that you are correct and I was wrong. If a trade involved EJ(remind you we are purely doing theorhetical conceptualizing to see how the blues could perhaps pick up Harding), it would have to involce a lot of stuff coming our way. I was remembering how he plays and I couldn’t do it. Last season, when I’d watch practices, I learned something most people might not know—he had the best hands on the team. He is also the best skater. Being the best skater doesn’t mean he’s the fastest of course but he’s not anywhere near slow either.
I also agree with you. When I did my preseason picks in a blog I picked St. Louis as the dark horse only because I did not to look like a homer. But with the pure St. Louis blogs I have had to routinely convinve people that our team was a lot better than many thought and what some crap pundits have said. I also said that with cavaet, barring no major injuries…LOL.
Finally Mason has rediscovered himself. I’d actually like to see him play more. Some of his first games he was brutal to the point I thought he was washed up.
I like what I’m seeing from these call ups and I think when players come back from injuries some decisions will have to made and some guys are going to lose their jobs. Don’t feel bad for them, they are well compensated.
by Chris D. on Nov 23, 2008 1:23 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Who’s your pick for losing their job Chris?
by Dan on Nov 23, 2008 11:25 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I like Paddock and Regier. Stasny can take the ride to Peoria.
by The Goalie Guy on Nov 23, 2008 1:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Dan my pick for losing their job is Hinote, King, Janssen and I was thinking Stastny though Brian insists he should stay. BJ Crombeen is the new enforcer and Regier is a top three. I think another player who could be screwed by these recent events is Tkachuk. I like his effeort this season but his age is telling. So as far as he’s concerned, I don’t know where he can fit in next season, unless he does one of those takes half of the year off before coming back.
I don’t see the point in playing Hinote over the following players(no matter how they are playing in Peoria)—Porter, Paddock, Regier, or Crombeen. He gets paid a million dollars a year and is on the shelf every season and scores rarely. If the argument is he hits and blah blah blah, I can counter that; Regier about six minutes his first game and 2 goals. Paddock playing about the same already has two points and the same for Porter.
My contention in the past with players like Hinote and Ryan Johnson is they are a dime a dozen and six of the other half can bring you in more scoring and at a cheaper price. My second contention is that in today’s NHL you need to be able to roll out four lines in any situation and feel comfortable. Along those lines you need contributions from all four lines with your top line providing the most, the second slightly less, the third less frequently but dangerous and the fourth able to chip some in at a much higher frequency thatn we have seen the past few years.
And if you look into next season, Backes MUST prove himself this year for the money he’s receiving, otherwise he must be traded and cashed in while his value still is high. This kid should be putting in at least twenty goals a season and at least fifty points. He’s got better size, speed and hands than Tkachuk with much differet results. If I’m the one paying him so much money I’d want to know why.
If this Regier kid is the real deal, a kid finding himself and the effort, and then you mix in all the kids that will be challenging for top three line spots next season there’ll be some kids with a broken heart.
We will take who is for sure here next year atm according to who is signed: Kariya, Boyes, Berglund, Perron, Oshie, Stempniak, Backes, King, Janssen and Stastny.
(Note I’m Not counting other young players there atm)
That’s ten players. That leaves two spots on one line and an extra forward. So three spots.
Regier’s looking like he’ll compete for a spot. Paddock looks pretty solid on the fourth line as did Porter in his earlier stint. Then there’s a number of players that might be ready or nearing that point next season. It’s almost a foregone conclusion you could write in Eller. Okay his a top six type of forward. Look at the top six, Stempniak, Oshie, Berglund, Kariya, Perron and Boyes. That’s all right, you don’t mind putting a rookie on the third line so as not to overexpose. Well that still doesn’t account for Palushaj who looks more and more ready. Or Sonne, Livingstone, McRae, BArriball, Hjalmarsson,Talbot, Drazonovic, Lehtera, and the list goes on and on and that doesn’t consider by next season Lemtygutov will have played two seasons as a pro in North America.
And if McDonald get healthy and continues the strong play he started with and has demonstarted since the lock out how do you let him go? Tkachuk looks very strong in a limited role. At the end of the day the Blues are going to have to make some tough decisions and hopefully when they do they make the correct decisions and bring in assets in return.
Here’s question to ponder: If the Blues somehow make the playoffs or come trade deadline time look like they will do the Blues ask Tkachuk hey, do you want to a Cup favorite? I don’t see him picking up anything like he did in the past but I’d say at least a third rounder maybe even a second.
So my thinking is that your fourth line is going to become more skilled. Crombeen has far more skill and ability than someone like King. A player that can keep pace with the game and backcheck doesn’t have to be regulated something like four minutes of ice time in a game which King often was last season. Hinote obviously only brings one thing to his game but why settle for that when you can get a player who can do what he does, with more speed and skill to boot?
I don’t know but when you balance it all out with the cap and what have you it looks to get very interesting in St. Louis.
by Chris D. on Nov 23, 2008 3:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Note Regier is a top three I meant top three lines.
by Chris D. on Nov 23, 2008 3:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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