04/01 Road Music: @ Nashville Predators

by CrossCheckRaise on Apr 1, 2010 3:00 PM CDT

Not an April Fool's Joke: that pesky-but-reliably-sucky team in Nashville is in 2nd place in the Central Division.

Let that sink in for a moment. They've had ups and downs this season, but the Predators have ridden a young hot ... goaltender to the point where they could clinch a playoff spot this weekend. This is a pretty balanced team; 214 goals for, 214 goals allowed. Home record: 22-14-3, Road record: 22-14-3. If there was an award for symmetry, they'd win easily. The Preds have gone 7-2-1 in their last 10 games, and even in the past 4 that included the 3 losses, Pekka Rinne had a GAA of 1.95. Trotz has his boys competing hard every night.

None of that matters right now, though. All the Blues need to think about are 4 points; the two that we can gain tonight, and the two that they squandered back on 03/21. That needs to be the motivation to come out and play Nashville just as aggressively as they played Shitcago. Chris Mason has usually played his best against his old team, but has faltered somewhat this season in these situations. If he regains his form, and the players in front of him maintain Tuesday's intensity.... we'll be back in the playoff hunt. We'll be...

Back in Black/ Hayseed Dixie

... a nod to Luv's request of something country-ish. As before, you can click on the title and listen to this in a new tab/window, or go to the Blip.FM link HERE.

Here's a key stat for tonight's game: we already know that the Blues have the best PK in the league. The Predators are currently 1-for-23 in their PP opportunities. As of Wednesday night, Kariya is out hurt, but Roman Polak and David Backes were expected to play.

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By the way

this officially ends the April 1 shenanigans for today. We’ve got a GDT to fuck around in.

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by Brad Lee on Apr 1, 2010 3:15 PM CDT reply actions

I swear to God, I'll pistol whip the next guy that says 'shenanigans!'

St. Louis Game Time

by averagejoe on Apr 1, 2010 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions

What about Bruhaha?

What will that get me?

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

by Maverides on Apr 1, 2010 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions

Interesting

Filing away for personal safety at any future drunken BBQs and such.

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by Brad Lee on Apr 1, 2010 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions

Hey, what's the name of that restaurant you like with all the goofy shit on the walls and the mozzarella sticks?

JoMilla.com

by JoMilla on Apr 1, 2010 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions

OH!

You mean Shenanigans?

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 Apr 1, 2010 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions

Classic.

by Ghostrider520 on Apr 1, 2010 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions

By the way

Love your comments on the Death Watch Puck Daddy posts Brad.

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

by Maverides on Apr 1, 2010 3:52 PM CDT reply actions

I try.

www.stlouisgametime.com

by Brad Lee on Apr 1, 2010 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions

Question:

I’m on my way back to STL via the 55-south Megabus. Is there a way I can listen to a radio feed from my iPhone? I also downloaded the justin.tv app, but I have my doubts whether it will work.

So…so?

I once shot a man just to see him die...then I got distracted and missed it.

by TheDuke32 on Apr 1, 2010 5:29 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

Take look at

This Fanpost.

Not sure how much you are willing to spend (if anything). I’m also not sure what restrictions are applied if you are traveling or something. Good info in the Fanpost though.

by Ghostrider520 on Apr 1, 2010 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions