Holy Crap, The Blues Did It

by Brad Lee on Apr 11, 2009 2:34 AM CDT

Hi. It's almost 2 a.m. Some of the staff of St. Louis Game Time had a few pitchers of...diet soft drinks after the game Friday night at a certain establishment in Brentwood where about five Blues players, some radio broadcasters and other people assocciatteedd with the team happened to show up. Honestly, it was more fun watching the people stare holes through us to get glimpses of members of the newest team in the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs. But I digress.

When the fans stood up with about 90 seconds left in the game and yelled the loudest hello to the postseason in franchise history, all I could do was smile. How the hell did we get here? And how long can we stay because frankly, I don't want to leave.

The team sprinted on the ice and had a mini mosh pit around goaltender Chris Mason. They celebrated around healthy scratch Cam Janssen who came out for the celebration. Their salute to the fans at center ice seemed pretty darn genuine. Compare that to last few years during the final home game where players would skate to the middle of the ice and raise their sticks and thank the fans for coming even though the team played like shit much of the season. Holy change in fortunes.

At this point I'm just rambling. What a night. Gallagher called this his favorite Blues team since he became a fan. My wife bought us playoff tickets for the entire postseason. People are losing their damn minds.

To put it in perspective, a lot of crap has happened since the Blues last appeared in the playoffs and were eliminated in April 2004.

Top 11 Things That Have Happened Since The Blues Were In The Playoffs:

11. George W. Bush was re-elected.

10. The Cardinals tore down the old Busch Stadium, finished building a new one and won a World Series.

9. The Blues were dismantled, sold and rebuilt.

8. The TV show "Friends" ended its original run on NBC.

7. The state of Missouri has had three different governors in office.

6. Three "High School Musical" movies have been released.

5. Andy Murray has won 100 games as Blues head coach.

4.The Blues have drafted 44 players in the NHL Draft.

3. TJ Oshie appointed King of St. Louis.

2. A big chunk of Highway 40 was closed, torn apart, rebuilt and re-opened.

1. Chris Pronger, arguably one of the best defensemen in the NHL, was traded. Twice.

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i'm just so happy....

I have no words for this. Let’s get to it Boyz and Boy(e)s….I’m ready….when does game 1 start???? and btw it’s 4 in the morning here and I still can’t sleep

'I would not be bothered if we lost every game as long as we won the league.'
MARK VIDUKA

by Jstats on Apr 11, 2009 2:59 AM CDT reply actions

I'll second THAT

by StLHockeyFan on Apr 11, 2009 3:04 AM CDT up reply actions

Brad's wife

ROCKS – playoff tickets for the entire postseason!!!! That woman is A SAINT!

by StLHockeyFan on Apr 11, 2009 3:06 AM CDT reply actions

Did anybody watch the game on TV?

I DVR’d the game, and it is just amazing to see Dave Checketts and others actually JUMPING UP AND DOWN, giving HIGH-FIVES to people when we scored and clinched.

Amazing.

I even had the chance to meet several tonight at the entrences since it was Fan Apprecation Night. Sweet as tits!

"Brad Winchester playing on a line with Perron and Berglund is like the fat kid who you invite to play one day because you didn't have enough skaters, yet you don't have the heart to tell them to leave the next few times you play. Damn you Andy Murray." -Author Unknown

by -DJ- on Apr 11, 2009 3:32 AM CDT reply actions

I'd like to see that

I did watch on NHL Center Ice from here in The Old Dominion. Those dipshit BJ commentators – sheesh. Obviously I didn’t get to see any of the celebrating …

I’d love to see those ^5’s you’re talking about!

by StLHockeyFan on Apr 11, 2009 3:39 AM CDT up reply actions

i will upload a crappy copy using my digital camera.... expect it tomorrow tho.

by -DJ- on Apr 11, 2009 3:54 AM CDT up reply actions

Ask and you shall receive....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfvmtSU7eto

by -DJ- on Apr 11, 2009 4:31 AM CDT up reply actions

ssssWEET!!

Thank you!

by StLHockeyFan on Apr 11, 2009 6:15 AM CDT up reply actions

I didn’t know that part of DJ King’s shoulder rehab entailed being Mr. Checketts’ bodyguard.

by Chris Gift on Apr 11, 2009 7:40 AM CDT up reply actions

haha

by oic on Apr 11, 2009 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions

Bill Laurie . . .

would be rolling over in pain if he saw that.

"The world is getting to be such a dangerous place, a man is lucky to get out of it alive." -- W.C. Fields

by Donut King on Apr 11, 2009 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions

Thank you DJ

by spectr17 on Apr 11, 2009 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions

Congrats folks.

Something tells me we won’t be having field trips anytime soon.

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by Mr. Plank on Apr 11, 2009 3:35 AM CDT reply actions

You may be right.

But remember . . . you folks are still cool.

"The world is getting to be such a dangerous place, a man is lucky to get out of it alive." -- W.C. Fields

by Donut King on Apr 11, 2009 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions

Can't we all just get along?

What’s wrong with some good natured ribbing and sportsmanship.

Maybe not an entire field trip but little pop-ins on occasion

by luvhockey on Apr 11, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions

Revenge is the only path. Crush SJ like the walnut heads they are.

Oh sorry, just practicing up.

by spectr17 on Apr 11, 2009 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions

Amazing season finish. I’m so happy right now, and I’m not even a Blues fan. Now I want you guys to leapfrog the ducks, and kick some red wings asses in the first round. Do it!

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by Grrrreg on Apr 11, 2009 5:00 AM CDT reply actions

DEAL

by StLHockeyFan on Apr 11, 2009 6:16 AM CDT up reply actions

I’ve put up a poll asking Predators fans which team they want to win the Stanley Cup now that the local boys are out of the running, and the Blues have twice as many votes as the next-closest team. I’m assuming that’s mostly due to Chris Mason, who had a rock-solid rep here.

Good luck, guys.

More fun than a stick to the face!
On the Forecheck is SB Nation's blog covering the Nashville Predators.

by Dirk Hoag on Apr 11, 2009 8:20 AM CDT reply actions

Why thanks!

And sorry about the Preds’ luck. Guess you folks just ran into a late-season buzzsaw.

"The world is getting to be such a dangerous place, a man is lucky to get out of it alive." -- W.C. Fields

by Donut King on Apr 11, 2009 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions

Gosh... Golly...

Im literally running out of things to say. Yes, as i mentioned in the vid post I tackled my girlfriend & anyone who was on the other side of her at the horn. No, I have absolutely no voice left, everytime I try & speak it just pops & aches, its not even worth trying any more. I’m exhausted. I’m proud. Of our guys, of us… & it was very nice meeting some of you all finally last night-PCS, Goalie guy, Motorsport, & the glory hog that takes up the whole first page of this beer coaster publication! hehe- are the names i remember. I was so happy with that crowd last night. I wanted the pregame noise & chants, the post game pandemonium… It was perfect. Great game by old #7! Wonderful… Im amazed at the Pred fan respect being given, also. I hate the Preds, I hate all central division teams that don’t have a home rink @ 14th & Clark. I like Arnott though, so since we’re in & you’re not, I guess we can be friendly for now, eh Sexual Preds fans? Well, aside from last night, I can honestly say that everytime you’ve played the wings I’ve been pulling for you guys. Now Im rambling, can’t wait for Sunday, should be on with you all. Go Blues!!! And thanks SLGTers for allowing me to come here & feel normal for a while each day & for really showing up last night, what a crowd!

by Nancy's Boy on Apr 11, 2009 11:02 AM CDT reply actions

Side Note:

I made those posts Thursday night I guess about wanting to sing & stuff. Well, we stood clapped & sang which was fun, but I wanted the Let’s Go Blues chant as they took the ice like I said. So after we got settled ( we weren’t in our season ticket seats last night) I noticed that there were 2 horn guys right behind us (we were in 301, e&f 5-10). So we asked them to get it going at the end of the video, right before they came out & they said, “Of course, cool.” And we waited… And waited… And finally started to yell at them to do it & one had given his horn to his girl & the other one couldn’t make that trumpet sound! So in my opinion, ALL the horn guys sucked last night! And I’s happy to see towel boy wasn’t wearing his Lite Brite creation last night. That is all. See you guys L8r!

by Nancy's Boy on Apr 11, 2009 11:13 AM CDT reply actions

Congratulations!

This is coming from a Caps fan. To me this is one of the most likeable teams in recent NHL history. It really looks like you guys could face the Sharks in the first round and I’m hoping you return the favor from when they beat you guys in the first round after winning a president’s trophy.

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on Apr 11, 2009 12:35 PM CDT reply actions