Don’t Forget The Live Blog!

by Brad Lee on Jun 17, 2008 10:55 AM CDT

Can't you just feel the excitement from that photo?

By Brad Lee

Ah, the NHL draft: the first opportunity for the crappy teams in the NHL to make news since they gave up all hope for making the playoffs in February or March. Of course it's also another step in teams building their foundations for success somewhere down the line when these guys getting drafted Friday night and Saturday finish puberty. And it's also an excuse to fire up the live blog machine and get the gang back together to talk a few pucks during the summer.

We'll be talking a lot come Friday night with a live blog of the first round That logo looks here at St. Louis Game Time. Of course we haven't seen most of these guys getting drafted play one minute of hockey. That won't stop us from giving some opinions, breaking down some of the "logic" behind the picks and making plenty of jokes. I can't wait to make the first "Pat, I'd like to buy a vowel" reference when a difficult to pronounce Euro is picked by the Senators or Rangers. So remember to tune in to the blog 6 p.m. St. Louis time Friday night for all the anctics.

Of course the Blues are hosting a draft party at Drinkscotch Center Friday night during the first round. Proceeds go to charity, so it's not a bad idea if you're interested. And if you do go, think about sending us reports or photos. You can e-mail us at gtbradlee@gmail.com or if you're planning on going, e-mail beforehand and maybe we can set something up where you can call us with some humorous stories from the party. Think of yourself as an embedded reporter out in the field sending dispatches back to the folks on the homefront gathered around their laptops just waiting for any snippets of information you can provide. The GT Prospect Department will be on the hotline giving us his expert opinion from the proceedings. He's even angling for an interview with a team official. Or the big blue mascot, whichever is available.

And don't forget to stop by the rest of the week. We'll have a preview of the draft and some of the players we think fit the mold for the Blues. We may even try to intercept more text messages from Teeej and Eeeej. Fun times.

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what is up with ears, the blues’ scared of marek? and am should be hapopy one jay down, one to go:

Blues Extend QO’s To Four Players/Yashin News

The St. Louis Blues have extended Qualifying Offers to Center Jay McClement, Forward David Backes, D-Man Jeff Woywitka, and goaltender Hannu Toivonen.

Larry Pleau will meet with representatives of McClement Thursday morning in Ottawa. The two sides will likely avoid arbitration and agree to either a one or two year deal.

The Blues will also be meeting with representatives of David Backes in Ottawa to determine if a deal can be reached. Backes also has arbitration rights and is a decent shot to exercise this option if unsuccessful in reaching an extension with the Blues.

Players must file for arbitration by July 5th.

Toivonen has accepted a contract to play in Finland next season but remains property of the Blues.

by Childhood Trauma on Jun 17, 2008 11:35 AM CDT reply actions

You think that is bad? I had a girl sharpen my skates today. I’m fairly certain she got period all over them. I don’t think I can use them. I didn’t really look at them either but I can only assume she carved toe picks in the front. Damnit, I loved those skates. I have a game tonight too. Maybe period all over my skates is good luck. I doubt it but we’ll see.

by Answer Man on Jun 17, 2008 4:37 PM CDT reply actions

Trauma, be careful about including attribution. You don’t want Strickland suing you.

AM, I know we pretty much say fuck it about foul language and manners here, but where do you draw the line, man? ;)

by Pagan on Jun 17, 2008 4:51 PM CDT reply actions

I’m getting all girly and excited about the crazy hi-jinks that JD might pull. (Off to rub my nipples)

by IrishBlue on Jun 17, 2008 4:54 PM CDT reply actions

it is on the post’s chatting site without attribution :) sue the post. oh wait does he work for them or the blues or both?

by Childhood Trauma on Jun 17, 2008 4:57 PM CDT reply actions

As bad as the Post can be, they haven’t hired Strickland. Although he seems to think they have, because he’s always posting on there message boards.

Irish, there’s a webcam of JD and Pleau working the phones at www.friskygm.com. Go wack it to your heart’s content.

by Pagan on Jun 17, 2008 5:22 PM CDT reply actions

These comments took a turn to the surreal in a hurry.

by Brad Lee on Jun 17, 2008 11:50 PM CDT reply actions

I was +5 last night.

by Answer Man on Jun 18, 2008 8:07 AM CDT reply actions

“I was +5 last night.”

I’m glad those male enhancement tablets are working for you. Now how did you do in the game?

by Pagan on Jun 18, 2008 10:12 AM CDT reply actions

top 11 things Larry Pleau is doing to preepare for the 08 Blues’ draft

11: Scouting the roller hockey leagues

10: Asking Jarmo if he has moved his stuff out of Doug’s office yet

09: Moving his own stuff out of Doug’s office

08: Making sure he is seated at the head of the Blues draft “kiddie” table

07: Telling Strickland what TJ Oshie ate for lunch

06: Adding “drafted Eric Johnson” to his resume’s list of accomplishments.

05: Telling JD than Ryan Johnson is really worth 1.5 a year, for 10 years.

04: Trying to think of more fan-friendly ways to say “Cam Janssen is a fourth liner at best.”

03: Watching “The Cutting Edge”, but the hockey parts come on secretely switching to “Ice Castles”.

02: Diligently working with Gary Bettman to change the Goalie’s trapazoid into a Goalie’s parallelogram.

01: Scalping his draft day pass on stub hub

by Childhood Trauma on Jun 18, 2008 11:04 AM CDT reply actions

You’re supposed to leave some for the rest of us to fill in.

12: Listening at the door to hear what potential picks JD and Jarmo are discussing. Then hurriedly acting like he was just filling his galss at the water cooler when anyone walks by.

13: Telling Strickland there’s absolutely no truth to the rumor that the Blues are interested in acquiring the guy they just traded for.

14: Shining Al Mac’s shoes, picking up his dry cleaning, scooping up after his dog and anything else he can do to try to convince Chopper to come out of retirement.

by Pagan on Jun 18, 2008 12:44 PM CDT reply actions

Crap. Had I thought ahead I could have held a Draft party at my place for any Blues fans exiled up in the Twin Cities. The wife is even out of town, so extended periods of rowdy drunken Blues fans chanting “Fuck Detroit” would only annoy the neighbors (which is fine as I’m not wanting to sleep with them….well…most of them at least.)

by Rich Horton on Jun 18, 2008 6:36 PM CDT reply actions