Saturday Links: Doug Armstrong's a swell guy Edition

by Poor College Student on Jun 26, 2010 6:00 AM CDT

And that's no slight to Jarmo at all. Gathering what JD said concerning the trade to acquire Tarasenko, the new GM seems to be sliding in just at the right time for the Blues to be start making moves to address holes by spending the surplus of prospects where applicable.

These gutsy moves to improve the team both short and long term will certainly be fun to watch.

Blues News:

All manner of review will be coming from the Prospect Department concerning the Blues two 1st round picks (and others). Until then, these two articles from the Post-Dispatch and the Globe-Democrat will do.
Jarmo gets his legacy analyzed by the Post's writers.
Silver Seven Sens takes a look at their new toy in David Rundblad.

NHL News:

Now that Hall and Seguin have finally been selected with the first two picks, the comparisons and rivalry will stop. Yep, they'll never be compared again.
Since All-Name Team memeber Nino Niederreiter was going to be long gone by the time the Blues were up, I'm glad to see the Swiss player go to our buddy Dominik's team, the New York Islanders.
The Bruins welcome back Mark Recchi for another year.
Other draft day trades abound and none involve Tomas Kaberle (yet).
Dan Hamhuis('s rights) dealt to Pittsburgh after being traded to Philly not too long ago. Broad Street and Pensburgh have to be thrilled their teams are getting together.
Keith Ballard and his goalie whacking tendency is headed to Vancouver for Steve Bernier (The "Fuck you" retaliatory RFA offer when the 'Nucks tendered an offer to Backes. Assholes), a 1st rounder, and Mikael Grabner. At Nucks Misconduct, the reaction is mixed. Personally, I think Vancouver overpaid.
And if no clear winner emerges from these trades, a potato sack race will be held on consecutive Sundays until a champion is crowned.

Other Stuff:

I bet they hand out Vuvuzelas at the front door to hell. Fun fact: If you're watching a recently uploaded video on YouTube, the little soccer ball icon lets you add on a relaxing vuvuzela track on top of it.
Bionic cat. Yep, bionic fuckin' cat.
Sure, it's in Michigan, but it's BACON CAMP!
Playboy is in talks with Justin Bieber's mom. I suppose even being the parent of a YouTube celeb gets you attention. What the hell happens to this kid (and the family attached to him) when his voice changes? Schrutebucks to you if you still have no idea who Justin Bieber is.

Video:

This video was posted in the comments by a former NASCAR driver, unless he's still driving. I have no clue.

Get to know your picks! Here's some moves by Jaden Schwartz.

Vladimir Tarasenko. Enjoy.

Now I'm off to find some way to balance keeping up with the rest of the draft, the USA game against Ghana, AND go to a wedding at 2. Ludicrous speed, GO!

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Crikey, that footage of Tarasenko makes me hope his dad won’t ground him from leaving Russia. Now if Jarmo had only found a way to draft Bionic Cat as well…

by fishandjohnny on Jun 26, 2010 7:31 AM CDT reply actions

I hope I'm wrong

and only time will tell, but I have a bad feeling about Tarasenko and our ability to get him over here in a year or so.

I have not problem with the lateral pick move though. We need offense and I think it’s worth the risk.

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by luvhockey on Jun 26, 2010 8:15 AM CDT reply actions

From the way he talks....

I think he wants to try and be the next Ovechkin…..

He knows while he can get paid in Russia same as the NHL…he wont get near the publicity in Russia as he would get over here……Especially if he winds up in an Olympics or 2…..

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

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by dablues7 on Jun 26, 2010 9:11 AM CDT up reply actions

he has

2 years left on his KHL contract – and I’m sure the Blues would have no issue with him seeing that out before coming over here. Tarasenko seems to be in a bit more of a hurry though – talking about wanting to buy himself out of his contract. We’ll see…but I am very excited about this pick.

he’s a special guy and definitely worth a punt.

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by drfrankentweed on Jun 26, 2010 9:43 AM CDT up reply actions

Only thing I didn't like about the Tarasenko highlight reel...

…was that there was too much footage of him scoring against Team USA.

Love how he drops to one knee and fires the shot on net for that last goal, a la Brett Hull.

The Schwarz highight heel showed some pretty sick moves, too.

I’m hoping Jenn (BluesFaninNE) checks in at some point; I’d be willing to bet she’s seen Schwarz play once or twice, living in Nebraska and all… understand she’s got other things on her mind right about now, though (cue wedding march).

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by Tomorrows Blues on Jun 26, 2010 10:45 AM CDT reply actions

Bionic Cat sounds like a Charlie idea on It's Always Sunny in Philidelphia

I know it's time for hockey because I've started singing "Don't Stop Believing" with the words "...born and raised in FUCK DETRIOT!!!"

by J-Mill on Jun 26, 2010 12:39 PM CDT reply actions

For some reason, I reeeeally like Tarasenko.

Like really happy. Not thrilled that Chesnokov tweeted that we took him to play with Kovy later on. Stop with unhealthy speculation, people? Like those Ballard for Berglund rumors. My God, no. I’d like Halak to have a long and concussion-free life, thank you very much.

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by hildymac on Jun 26, 2010 2:56 PM CDT reply actions

Who the eff is Chesnokov, and why should we care what he or she Tweets?

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by Tomorrows Blues on Jun 26, 2010 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions

My sister loves Tarasenko.

He’s such a happy lookin’ kid. But the Berglund for Ballard speculation was just killer, especially when Rutherford started reporting the Blues were interested. I was reading twitters just to make sure it wouldn’t happen. Hurts to think about that even happening.

by russkidan on Jun 26, 2010 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions