Road Music: 11/07 @ New York Rangers

by CrossCheckRaise on Nov 7, 2010 3:30 PM CST

NEWARK NJ - NOVEMBER 05: Sean Avery #16 of the New York Rangers holds his face after realizing that he's wearing white after Labor Day. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

I believe that it's been established by now: these kids know how to win. It's just a matter of doing it. No time to think about Boston, the bright lights of Broadway are now the focus of our St. Louis Blues.

No Sleep Till Brooklyn / Beastie Boys

Yes, I know they play in Manhattan. Roll with it. Besides, can't you imagine Coach Payne with his own room in the back of the bus?

The Enemy: The Rangers rested Saturday, having played back to back matches Thursday and Friday. They split those games, with Henrik Lundquist posting a 33-save shutout against the Devils on Friday. Having played both games, I'm not sure if they'll bring him back for a non-conference opponent. If they do, expect more stellar play from one of the better goalies in the league (2.81 / .920). If not, then expect capable backup Martin Biron. His numbers aren't impressive (3.02 / .880), but he has shown a steady hand in his travels around the league.

The Rangers have been riddled with injuries, in particular to their forwards- Marian Gaborik, Vinny Prospal, and captain Chris Drury are all out for an extended period of time. Ryan Callahan, their leading scorer, missed the Devils game with a stiff neck, and is considered day-to-day. Stay tuned for updates there. Another name to watch is Brandon Dubinsky, who leads the team in goals with 8 (on just 29 shots!). Oh yeah.... that putz Avery still plays there, too. The Rangers are 7-5-1 so far this year.

Further Reading:

Puck Daddy's New York Rangers Season Preview

Blueshirt Banter

Blues vs Rangers coverage

Puck Drops at 6:00 PM St Louis time. The GDT will drop shortly before that. Broadcasts are the usual: FoxSportsMW and KMOX 1120AM. Until then, this is your virtual tailgate party. Update us with breaking news, share football woes (real or fantasy) and consider how the current Blues players will introduce the new guys (Oystrick, Cole) to the other Brooklyn, once the team gets back home. Giggity.

Also, here's one of my favorite NYR ads,from a few years ago:

Apple (via CKM2006)

LGB!

-CrossCheckRaise

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fantasy woes (sort of)

Peyton Hillis led my bench to a victory over my starters. He sat for Ray Rice, who wasn’t bad but didn’t have 33pts. At least Arian Foster had a good game.

"Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'" -Isaac Asimov

by jacksonian on Nov 7, 2010 3:34 PM CST reply actions

I love that commercial.

by JGB on Nov 7, 2010 3:42 PM CST reply actions

that is one of

those injuries you got to rub until the pain stops

I recognized my kinship with all living beings, and I made up my mind that I was not one bit better than the meanest on earth ... while there is a lower class, I am in it, and while there is a criminal element I am of it, and while there is a soul in prison, I am not free.

by Childhood Trauma on Nov 7, 2010 4:16 PM CST up reply actions

fantasy football woes?

what are those? the average joes are set to go 8-1. leading 97-22 after the first round of games. and i still have two guys left. (he has a 4, but no one that threatening)

St. Louis Game Time Fact: Morning links are part of a well-balanced meal.

SBNSTL Writing about the Blues in more than one line is tough.

by averagejoe on Nov 7, 2010 3:47 PM CST reply actions

The Twitterverse is reporting

ConkBlock in net tonight

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by CrossCheckRaise on Nov 7, 2010 4:08 PM CST reply actions

And Biron.....

for the BlueBalls……I mean BlueShirts…..

I still maintain Vladimir Konstantinov got what he deserved...If you can't handle that then kiss my ass......

"I've got a bad feeling about this..."

by dablues7 on Nov 7, 2010 4:27 PM CST up reply actions

yep... beat me to it

Also, Ryan Callahan will be back on the ice. He’s very good, one of those under-the-radar types. I’m sure the Blues’ scouts have a book on him…

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by CrossCheckRaise on Nov 7, 2010 4:33 PM CST reply actions

Shit

Frenchie out again.

Just a chew toy for the hockey gods

by spectr17 on Nov 7, 2010 5:16 PM CST reply actions

Per Dan O'Neil tweet

Saw DP57 last night and he said the symptoms come on when he gets his heart rate up. NHL on Fly is suggesting he’s faking a heart rate.

Just a chew toy for the hockey gods

by spectr17 on Nov 7, 2010 5:18 PM CST up reply actions

Your Sunday Night Fight Card

Brought to you by The Velvet Touch Massage Parlor on N. Lindbergh.

STL: B.J. Crombeen (4), Brad Winchester (3), David Backes (2), Eric Brewer (1), Erik Johnson (1), Alex Pietrangelo (1), ~~Ryan Reaves~~ (AHL) (1), ~~Barret Jackman~~ (injured), Cam Janssen, Tyson Strachan.

NYR: Brandon Prust (5), Derek Boogaard (3), Sean Avery (1), Brian Boyle, Brandon Dubinsky

Just a chew toy for the hockey gods

by spectr17 on Nov 7, 2010 5:23 PM CST reply actions