Monday Links: Congratulations, Silver Medalists David Backes and Erik Johnson Edition

by Poor College Student on Mar 1, 2010 6:00 AM CST

Sure, the American men's team wasn't expected to medal. Sure, they beat Canada in the prelims. And yeah, silver medals are pretty nice, I imagine.

But I'll be damned if that loss didn't rekindle a feeling of letdown I hadn't felt since Yzerman's 2OT goal in '96. Shit, now I just made myself sad again. I'm certainly proud of the USA hockey team, but to get that close and...damn.

Also, Sid the Kid joins a list with the likes of Dany Heatley and Steve Yzerman (among others) on it. Enjoy your new middle name, Sidney Fuckin' Crosby.

Blues News:

Jeff Gordon has some thoughts as the Trade Freeze ends.
Here's a Blues centered look at the Silver lining from the 2010 Olympics.
All-Name Team Member Carlo Colaiacovo wants to stay, according to the Globe Democrat.

NHL/Olympic News:

Puck Daddy recaps the Gold Medal Game.
Khabibulin now faces an "extreme drunken driving" charge.
USA will be proud of their Silver Medals, but not right now.
Deservedly so, Ryan Miller takes home tournament MVP honors. And a round of applesauce for the rest of the Olympic All-Star Team, which includes Pavol Demitra.
Detroit vs. Colorado brings us back to regular season hockey tonight.

Other Stuff:

Ladies, I found your Craigslist Dream Date.
In Olympic (non-hockey) news, the USA won gold in the four-man bobsled. First time in 48 years that's happened. It's exciting to watch and Steven Holcomb just seems like a good guy to drink with. Not sure why.

Video:

Blues try to climb back into the playoffs starting tomorrow night. Let's hope there's some more highlight reel stuff like this.

And maybe railroading a goalie or two.

After one hell of an Olympic run, welcome back to NHL hockey. Stay tuned for your March wallpaper and a welcome back message from Brad.

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On your mark, get set, GO

It’s a one month race.
this from Kerbs twitter:
26 of 30 teams within 6 points or less of the playoffs. Final 20-22 gms will be intense. Trade deadline looms Wed- tighten the chin straps

I enjoyed the closing ceremonies and the fact that the Canadians could make fun of themselves.
I especially liked the shots of names peed in the snow. Also, the ‘shot’ they took at the IOC and their try at morality policing of the women’s hockey team.

Hockey players wear numbers because you can't always identify the body with dental records.

It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all. Laura Ingalls Wilder

by luvhockey on Mar 1, 2010 8:11 AM CST reply actions

Why God Why

I don’t mind us losing as much as I mind Crosby getting to be the friggin savior of the team. The little prick does next to nothing the whole time and he gets the gold medal winning goal. Anyone else would have been better.

No one knows why, but second only to eating the brains of the living, the dead love affordable pre-fab furniture.

by Maverides on Mar 1, 2010 9:33 AM CST reply actions

Hope they keep coliacovo

Don’t think he will cost as much as he could reasonably get on another team. We dump Sydor this year and brewer next year to make room for rookies so its not like cola will be blocking spots.

He raged at the world, at his family, at his life. But mostly he just raged.

by Icion on Mar 1, 2010 10:26 AM CST reply actions

Need to open two spots on D this offseason, IMO.

Weaver, Sydor, and Colaiacovo are UFA, and Brewer will be entering the final year of his contract. Sydor will definitely be gone. I can see the Blues trying to keep Weaver; he’s a cheap, fairly solid defenseman.

So it may come down to a question of keeping only one of Cola and Brewer – with the detail of Brewer’s one remaining contract year to be figured into the equation.

by BleedBlue42 on Mar 1, 2010 2:02 PM CST up reply actions

Colaiacovo is my one my favorite players

Every time he scores a goal or even assists he looks so happy. The spin-o-rama move he made in San Jose was probably one of the happiest moments of his life. I really hope we keep him, but I’ll understand if we have to let him go.

by russkidan on Mar 1, 2010 10:29 AM CST reply actions

CAM JUST MADE YOUR HEAD EXPLODE!!!!!! AGAIN!

"Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday." -- Don Marquis
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by Donut King on Mar 1, 2010 11:12 AM CST reply actions

I've heard rumors

that we’re going to be trading Kariya and possibly a lower round pick to Vancouver for Schnieder and Demitra. Apparently they are really impressed with the Schneider kid. I really would like to see Demitra retire as a Blue as well. I know he’s only a 3rd liner at this point, but he worked well with Tkachuk.

Barret Jackman is my hero.

Fueled. These new shores burn. Shadow, my sweet shadow, to you I look no more.

Crosby and Malkin. Two girls, one cup.

by BluesTiger on Mar 1, 2010 2:34 PM CST reply actions

Where are you hearing (or reading) this from?

If it’s true, I’d do that one real quick. So long as we don’t give more than a 3rd rounder in terms of picks, I’ll take it.

No beer and no TV make Homer...something something.

by Poor College Student on Mar 1, 2010 4:21 PM CST up reply actions

I think it was on Miklazs(sp?) show

There were also a couple guys talking about it at the rink last night. I agree, I say it’d be worth it. I know Kariya has said he’ll waive his no trade clause, so I think he’ll be gone before the deadline. They have also been reporting on it in some of the Canadian papers pretty heavily.

Barret Jackman is my hero.

Fueled. These new shores burn. Shadow, my sweet shadow, to you I look no more.

Crosby and Malkin. Two girls, one cup.

by BluesTiger on Mar 1, 2010 7:02 PM CST up reply actions

From my understanding

This Schneider fellow has quite a bit of value, one of their top prospects or so ive heard, I think it will cost more than Kariya to get him. If we obtain Demitra its to free up salary for vancouver.

He raged at the world, at his family, at his life. But mostly he just raged.

by Icion on Mar 1, 2010 8:50 PM CST up reply actions

Provided that it's Cory and not Mathieu...

… that deal is so lopsided as to be insane on the Nucks’ part. I can’t imagine them keeping Raycroft as the backup goalie and shipping Cory Schneider out in exchange for a rental player and a single draft pick.

I’d do that deal in a heartbeat, which is a pretty clear indicator that it’s implausible.

by BleedBlue42 on Mar 1, 2010 10:16 PM CST up reply actions