I don't know about you guys, but there's a particular Niagra Ice Dog that I'd like to see more of ...

I'm pissed that we lost that Detroit game in the shootout. Really though, that should have never gone to overtime. This is the second time in the last week that we've allowed a goal with less than a minute to play in regulation.

Can we get a clear, please?

Well, we missed a great opportunity to pass DET in the standings. We have a chance today to at least narrow that gap, with a little help from Dallas. We just have to do our part and beat Columbus. They have lost their last 5 games, with two charity points. Their last game saw a 3-1 lead disappear to an OTL. This team has been improving every year, though, and as long as Rick Nash is on their roster, they will be a threat to put points on the board in rapid fashion. We still need a full 60-minute effort, and certainly can't relax until the clock hits all zeroes. This is especially true on defense.

If only there was some young player, someone that is hungry to play, that the other teams haven't seen much of yet, that is eager to prove himself ready for the big time... Someone that won't take the ice time for granted...

If only ....

Look, Pietrangelo needs to play. Even if he gets sent back to Niagra, at least he'll be on the ice. I can't see how taking the Matt Walker tour of Pressboxes of the NHL (TM) is helping him develop. Murray, let him play. Even if you think he's too young for the Blues...

Doucette/ Mama Let Him Play

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This is also your pre-party. Meet, gripe about 5-day work weeks, bitch about early start times, and try to figure out what this is, exactly:

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Let's Go Blues!

-CrossCheckRaise