Who's The Predator Now? Blues Pounce On Opportunity.

by gallagher on Apr 8, 2009 12:36 AM CDT

So who knew that the Coyotes' goaltending was so shi-tay? Not one of the five goals the Blues scored tonight was a clean one. Every one of them was fluky in one way or another:

BJ Crombeen puts one through Ilya Bryzgalov that trickles through and into the net.
Brad Winchester's through-crease shot hits Ken Klee's skate and goes in.
Keith Tkachuk is passed the puck right out front... by Ilya Bryzgalov.
BJ Crombeen, again, hits Bryzgalov and has it go through him and into the net.
On a sweet out-of-the-box breakaway for David Perron, he hit Al Montoya and had it trickle through into the net.

Good enough for tonight, but other nights that is a 0-1 loss. But screw it, that negativity is for another site on another night. Tonight, the Blues ripped back the opportunity that they handed to the Nashville Predators on Saturday when they failed to step on Dallas' neck and let the Preds slip past them.

Now, two games left for both teams, Blues in eighth, Preds in ninth. If the Note get the big wins in the regular season home finale against the Blue Jackets and TJ Oshie's personal bitch, Rick Nash and then against the AHL Colorado Avalanche on Sunday, nothing the Predators cand do on the road against the Red Wings and Minnesota Wild(s) will matter.

Win and you're in. That's it. Four points finds this team anywhere between sixth and eighth. We'll worry about seeding later. Right now, let's just concentrate on making the DrinkScotch as inhospitable as possible for the Coats on Friday.

Random notes from tonight. Feel free to discuss:

John Davidson admitted that the players, Carlo Colaiacovo in specific, liked the 'We Want Playoffs' chant that started a couple weeks ago. Colaiacovo apparently got the chills when he heard it.
The Silver Fox is clearly a Blues fan first, Blues president second. If you wouldn't run through a brick wall for JD if he asked, leave now.
Chris Mason's beard is clearly deserving of it's own David Backes-like list of accomplishments and abilities. We anxiously await your FanShot.
Every year we have done a 'Blues Least Favorite Player' article and/or vote. This year, there will be no such nonsense.
Is it Friday yet? What about now? How about now? Now?

All of which brings us to our poll for the night....

Poll

What will you do to be in the building for Friday's final home game and potential playoff clincher?

Got my tix already. Suck it, bitches.

54 votes

Bodily fluids for sure. Organs possibly.

8 votes

I've already paid for airfare and a hotel, so tickets are the least of my costs.

1 votes

You know I can't get there, you dick. Way to rub it in.

73 votes

Don't tell anyone, but I've been living inside the roofing for three wekks now.

16 votes

152 votes | Poll has closed

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i have to work friday night

so thanks for rubbing it in, dick.

what a game, what a game, what a game. what a season. holy fuck i feel like im drunk.

by averagejoe on Apr 8, 2009 12:46 AM CDT reply actions

I'll be there in spirit

but seriously way to rub it in DICK lol

I actually talked to my parents about coming down here for my spring break and they just said “absolutely not.” So I considered “running away” for a week, but then I know my mom would call the police…. so yeah.

So instead of being at Friday’s freaken awesome GAME OF THE YEAR (well for me it is), the best thing I did all weekend was get smashed and then throw up and then have a hangover.

Going off on a tangent here: but if you think about it, my parents approved of me going to college and getting smashed on my break instead of having some good clean fun down in St. Louis for the game of the year. Wow. It’s actually kind of mind fucks me.

FUCK DETROIT IN EYEBALLS

"I want to fucking break it. I want to crush you from the inside."~ Static X
"Turned into a monster I'm a motherfucker!!!" ~ Static X

by Carnie on Apr 8, 2009 1:10 AM CDT reply actions

I'm teleporting

I got this real neat book out of the library, Castenda sumpin or other.

by spectr17 on Apr 8, 2009 1:13 AM CDT reply actions

I dont want to jinx this

but, the Blues team this year reminds me a little of the Oilers team from 06. Young skilled players, Scrappy forwards, Solid Defense and Goaltending (Minus Chris Pronger), and Veteran leadership. They had to battle and fight the last 2 1/2 months down the stretch to make into the playoffs that year. If they should happen to clinch it Friday and make the 7th or 8th spot, maybe they could carbon copy what the Oil did that year. But one difference, We win!!!!!!!!!!

by jmac742157 on Apr 8, 2009 1:14 AM CDT reply actions

As one who has followed from afar and sees a few games each year when in town, I gotta say it’s fucking AWESOME to see everyone so pumped to get to the game on Friday.

Chide me for jinxing us if you will, but I’m setting my sights on a visit for a playoff game.

I’ve witnessed the ~~Kiel~~ ~~Savvis~~ ScotchTape Center shaking with elation to a playoff game. I’m sure many of you know it. I WANT IT AGAIN! IT’S A DRUG!

Or wait. Maybe it’s the drugs.

ROKK that house on Friday night! Columbus never played in The Arena. I suggest Friday as a good opportunity to give ’em a taste of it.

Minus the grimy slime along the walls. Oh, to see that cloud of smoke above the ice after the game once more … sniff

by Liut! on Apr 8, 2009 1:33 AM CDT reply actions

I can't wait

I may have myself placed in a medically induced coma until Friday night. I have to work until 7:15 on Friday, but will be doing 120 mph down 44 to get the game. The sweet thing is that I live within walking distance to the Scottie, so blind drunk I will be.

by stlchapman on Apr 8, 2009 2:35 AM CDT reply actions