Tuesday links: Welcome back edition

by averagejoe on Jun 1, 2010 5:00 AM CDT

Well hello there. Sorry about Monday, life got in the way and I couldn't get near a computer. Actually, I'm not sorry — I was out with friends and it was awesome.

Hope you all enjoyed your Memorial Day. I'm celebrating mine today — floating holidays are the best.

Blues news

Chris Carpenter and Tony LaRussa caught some pucks while in Chicago. This is it for Blues news. Sorry. [Cardinals]

Hockey news

Chicago beat the Flyers 2-0. The hockey gods really hate the Blues and Blues fans. [TSN]
Chris Pronger is still a dick. [CSN Philly]
Toronto doesn't want a cool park name. [Pension Plan Puppets]
The Canadiens are getting rid of some scouts. [TSN]
I'm only linking to this story because one of the players shares a last name with my old college roommate. Good story, I know. [TSN]
Brendan Smith is already acting like Red Wing. [TSN]
I hate ratings stories. Hate. [ESPN]
Bring back the Whalers! [ESPN]

Other links

Further proof that dogs are far superior to any other pet. [Buzzfeed]
Want to make the perfect burger? Here ya go. [Top Cultured]
This site posits that there are actually good postcards. [BAD POSTCARDS]

Videos

Youtube reccomended I watch some beer commercials. This was one of my favorites. It's what I think GT meet and drinks are like.

That's it for me today. Happy birthday, Nate.

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BEER BEER BEER BUBBUBBA BEER!

Meh, Molson still sucks. But that commercial is catchy.

St. Louis Game Time . . . I need another beer.

by Donut King on Jun 1, 2010 7:45 AM CDT reply actions

Very catchy commercial

So, when does Schlafly start advertising on tv? Their beer is pretty decent.

by Paperwork Ninja on Jun 1, 2010 9:03 AM CDT reply actions

So as I was watching the hawks game last night I realised something.

I HATE Marion Hossa. I can’t stand him. Anytime he’s on the ice I get pissed. And not because he’s that good, just because he seems like a giant dick. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but I hate him.

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 Jun 1, 2010 9:16 AM CDT reply actions

And as for Hartford returning?

I doubt we’ll ever see the Whalers in their non-Carolinian glory ever again. Besides, the Canucks stole their color scheme.

by Paperwork Ninja on Jun 1, 2010 9:17 AM CDT reply actions

scott

“rat trick” mellanby a blues again.

A strong anvil fears no hammer

by Childhood Trauma on Jun 1, 2010 9:19 AM CDT reply actions

Damn

I missed the GDT last night. I checked about 7 and nothing so I let the kids have the big tv to play on the wii.
I relegated myself to a little bedroom tv.

Not the results I was looking for last night.

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 Jun 1, 2010 9:57 AM CDT reply actions

This from JP Rutherford's

twitter

The Blues have signed forward Jori Lehtera, who was 65th overall pick in ’08. Had 158 pts in 169 games combined the last 3 yrs in Finland.

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 Jun 1, 2010 10:02 AM CDT reply actions

Also this

The Blues wanted character as ass’t coach and had lengthy meetings with former NHLer Steve Thomas.

Whew avoided that blackhawk tie

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 Jun 1, 2010 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions

Lehtera's going to play in the KHL next year, accroding to Finnish posters at "Hockey's Future."

According to these people (who have traditionally been pretty reliable in their reporting on Finnish hockey in general), the Blues signed Lehtera to retain his rights, and if he doesn’t make the NHL club right away, he’ll go play in Russia rather than play in the AHL.

I wonder if it wouldn’t be worth exploring the possibility of establishing a farm team in a European league? The Euro draftees could be assigned there since they all seem to be reluctant to play in the AHL, and the Blues would be able to bring them up as needed in mid-season, rather than having to play “hands-off” for the entire year like they do now.

"If we do not prepare for ourselves the role of the hammer, there will be nothing left but that of the anvil."

-- Otto von Bismarck, 1851

http://futurenotes.blogspot.com

by Tomorrows Blues on Jun 1, 2010 10:12 AM CDT up reply actions

worth it?

I doubt it. It would take a lot of money. Good idea, yes
I think it would have to be an entire NHL farm system over there and that would be an incredible feat.

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 Jun 1, 2010 10:19 AM CDT up reply actions

If that's NOT where we're headed

why is the NHL starting the season in Europe?

Let's go Blues!!!

by Milo. on Jun 1, 2010 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions

to convince

the euros who have no reason to leave europe for 2 way contracts and low ball bids that the nhl is SOOOOO worth it :)

we can’t minor league in euro cos of the leagues already there and i suspect transfer agreements and what have you. now cuddling up to a specific team should be an option, remember we can LOAN players anywhere even europe. if we have an elite league team or top russian team we magically sign all our euros/russians then LOAN them to a home town team.

A strong anvil fears no hammer

by Childhood Trauma on Jun 3, 2010 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions