I love how at the DrinkScotch Center, they still can't fit Columbus' name on the scoreboard, so they put "BLUJACKETS." I mean, really... all the reason to shorten it to "BJs." It was great to be back and see a game live.

Blues News

• Four goals in a period is fun. Get'cha Big Macs. [P-D]
• Polak and Russel rule. [P-D]
• Petro gets the Puck Father Third Star of Approval. [Puck Daddy]
• From the other side. [10TV Ohio]
• A look at the remaining games this week. [SBN STL]
• The Blues kick ass at firing coaches. [SBN]

NHL/Hockey News

• Not everyone kicks ass at firing coaches. [NHL]
• Illya Bryzgalov was the highlight of 24/7 and now he's on Star Trek. [Puck Daddy]
• Other scores from last night. It was all Central Division. [P-D]
• Panthers forward Greg Rallo became the 476th ECHL player to reach the NHL. [ECHL]
• After strong starts, some Canadian teams have slowed up and will probably be jockeying with other Canadian teams for the final playoff spots come April. [National Post]
• Your storylines thus far from this season. [LFP]

Other Stuff

• Kim Jong-Il is dead, so let's look back at him looking at things. [Tumblr]
• Buy me a lightcycle for Christmas. [Hammacher]
• SNL tackles Tim Tebow. [Shutdown Corner]

Monday Video

Don't do it in the park. (nsfw)

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