Blues Win In Shootout In New Jersey
by Brad Lee on Feb 9, 2012 8:46 PM CST
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PrintIt was almost storybook. ALMOST.
The Blues had a lead at 2-1, fell behind 3-2 and tied it up with just under six minutes to play in the third at 3-3. They were scoreless in the overtime. T.J. Oshie did a slow motion move in the shootout to score on the Blues' first attempt. Two saves by Brian Elliott put former Devils captain and really disliked in New Jersey Jamie Langenbrunner on the ice shooting third second for the Blues to win the damn thing. And he got stoned. So Elliott just had to go ahead and stop all three shots he saw in the shootout. Damn fine effort.
The Blues are near the top of the standings. When I make pronouncements about where they are, late games always come back and bite me. I know they're still behind Detroit. But it's a horse race.
Blues come back for games Saturday and Sunday at home. Colorado and then San Jose. Should be a fun little weekend down at the rink.
Gallagher's working on some paper or something, but I've got many bullets, some of them babies. Call them BBs.
- The Blues remain unbeaten in regulation against the Eastern Conference. Any radical realignment by the NHL in the future should take this into account. Thanks.
- T.J. Oshie skated like his hair was on fire tonight.
- Nice to see David Perron with his third goal in two games. The French Canadian had been quiet with zero points in four straight games before this little scoring binge. If Perron can get going, we can kind of forget some of the scoring problems.
- Passing. The Blues are struggling right now passing the puck. I'm not talking about the turnovers (Alex Pietrangelo, clearing the puck up the middle of the ice is something you learned not to do when you were 10). I'm talking about players getting the puck in their skates or just out of their reach. Next game watch how many awkward positions players are having to contort into to accept the puck. To me, that's a big part of the scoring problem.
- Did the Devils make a huge mistake building their arena in Newark? No wonder they're going bankrupt, the attendance looks horrible. According to ESPN, the Devils are drawing an average of 15,113 at an 85 percent capacity. I'll put money on the under if Thursday night is any indication.
- Huge power play after Chris Porter bled on a boarding call. Unfortunately the five minute major was only four minutes because of a Blues penalty, but it's not like they had a ton of good chances with the man advantage.
- Darren Pang, a tiny goaltender in his day, had a long dissertation on goaltender interference after David Backes was pushed with two arms into Johan Hedberg. Backes was called for interference. Yes, it had to be bullshit for a goalie at heart to say there's no way Backes interfered with a fellow netminder.
- The lines got shuffled. A lot. Often even.
- I believe we saw the first goaltender change of the Ken Hitchcock era. After Jaroslav Halak gave up his third and the lead, Hitchcock went to the bullpen and Brian Elliott was All-Star quality stopping every shot he faced in regulation and the overtime.
A win on the road? In the shootout? Well I think that might be cause for some celebration. How you feeling? Let us know down below.
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The Blues won the skills competition...
… but they’re still not good at ’em.
The Blues have won two shootouts this year. Both were 1-0.
Thank God for goalies.
Your Reali Tea in case you missed it
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
Saw that, thanks.
Put that one together with the Fanta Sea, and you’ll be well on your way to creating an animated Bohemian Rhapsoda.
How do I feel?
3am. Too fucking buzzed at that to go to bed. And I have to be up in 4 hours time to drag my tired, zombiefied arse to work.
What the hell! Go Blues!!!
Who-Natic - Eleventh Doctor blog.
"Hello...I'm the Doctor. Basically....run."
"There's one thing you never put in a trap, if you're smart, if you value your continued existence, if you have any plans about seeing tomorrow, there's one thing you never, ever put in a trap...ME."
The Eleventh Doctor - he's da man!
it's Friday
you can catch up to stay up Sat
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
Ohh
you bet I shall be around on Saturday.
Stocked up with Bud and ready to go!
Who-Natic - Eleventh Doctor blog.
"Hello...I'm the Doctor. Basically....run."
"There's one thing you never put in a trap, if you're smart, if you value your continued existence, if you have any plans about seeing tomorrow, there's one thing you never, ever put in a trap...ME."
The Eleventh Doctor - he's da man!
by drfrankentweed on Feb 9, 2012 8:55 PM CST up reply actions
good teams
steal points. two in ottawa, two tonight. thats a HUGE four points that should come in handy later.
Man, every time I see this...
…I end up watching it like twenty times. And laughing even harder with each subsequent viewing. My eyes are all watery now.
I once shot a man just to see him die...then I got distracted and missed it.
by TheDuke32 on Feb 9, 2012 9:19 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
it's a new gif
the old one was a floating waffle. Updated to the burger for his scoring slump being broken after pigging out on Big Macs
Just a chew toy for the hockey gods
HAHA
that ugly mofo. funny gif, though
by muffin stuffin on Feb 10, 2012 9:37 AM CST up reply actions
thanks
went so watch on firstrow
3min left
Chris Phillips in his 1000th game has 2 goals
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
Put that man's number on the ice!
I am The One Who Shall Remain Avatar-less.
a great idea!!
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
In the upcoming realignment...
… the Blues want to move to the East, and the Predators want to play nothing but division games.
Just keep winning, just keep winning
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Feb 9, 2012 8:55 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Blues still undefeated when scoring 3 goals or more in a game
World Series Champions 2011. Unbelievable. Tony LaRussa, you will be missed.
Determining if I need to
Go see a shrink for seeing things (the blues winning a SO) or go to the ER for shock (the blues won a SO)
To the fridge it is!
I think I have more beer there than food…
Good man
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Feb 9, 2012 11:08 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
in Osh interview
he has his left hand wrapped
Normal or a problem?
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
Did not notice
he had a wrist issue earlier this year.. wonder if its acting up again or wrapped as a precaution and he hadn’t taken it off yet
Its always windy in Springfield and Champaign because Decatur sucks.
Fuck you Shitcago & Detroit
If it has tits or tires..it's gonna give you trouble!
by DecaturBluesFan on Feb 9, 2012 9:02 PM CST up reply actions
that was a girl's lace panties
some woman tossed him going off the ice
Just a chew toy for the hockey gods
by spectr17 on Feb 9, 2012 9:10 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
^^^ Priceless spectr17.. Priceless ^^^
Its always windy in Springfield and Champaign because Decatur sucks.
Fuck you Shitcago & Detroit
If it has tits or tires..it's gonna give you trouble!
by DecaturBluesFan on Feb 9, 2012 9:11 PM CST up reply actions
4-3 Ottawa now
Hold on boys
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
Ottawa Win
that’s a great 2 points for the Blues tonight now
Who-Natic - Eleventh Doctor blog.
"Hello...I'm the Doctor. Basically....run."
"There's one thing you never put in a trap, if you're smart, if you value your continued existence, if you have any plans about seeing tomorrow, there's one thing you never, ever put in a trap...ME."
The Eleventh Doctor - he's da man!
Oh fuck yesssssss!!!
Its always windy in Springfield and Champaign because Decatur sucks.
Fuck you Shitcago & Detroit
If it has tits or tires..it's gonna give you trouble!
by DecaturBluesFan on Feb 9, 2012 9:06 PM CST up reply actions
Now we just have to hold serve at home
this weekend and hope the Fuckwings, Shithawks, and Canuckleheads can find ways to lose
Its always windy in Springfield and Champaign because Decatur sucks.
Fuck you Shitcago & Detroit
If it has tits or tires..it's gonna give you trouble!
unfortunately
vanc is winning 4-1 in the 3rd
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
Can we not use stupid immature terms like "Trashville" "Shitcago" "Fuckwings" or "Canuckleheads"
They are not funny or clever and could be made up by a child with a cursory knowledge of swearing. It is done FAR more on this site than any other and it does nothing but make us look like stupid, immature douchebags. I am not a stupid, immature douchebag, I am simply a Blues fan, I would like you all to join me in simply being a Blues fan.
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Feb 9, 2012 9:16 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Thanks mom
But chicago is a shit city was not impressed and fuck the wings chill out
going through the handshake line at my game the other night, guy says youre still a prick Evan...me: yep sure am next time stop me from scoring
by DESTROYER on Feb 9, 2012 9:28 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Yeah im sort of with you on this
Its usually more effective to put team down when they need to be rather than just all the time just because. Ill still say Fuck Detroit and all but since were a grownup team now we gotta be professional about our douchebaggery.
He raged at the world, at his family, at his life. But mostly he just raged.
Aren't you that guy who hates the blues?
I personally don't say that stuff too often
But if people want to, go for it. Who cares what fans of the Wings, Hawks, or Thrashers think?
by TheFlyingCavallinis on Feb 9, 2012 9:53 PM CST up reply actions
Trashville
As in Nashville. Not Thrasherville. Thrashers moved to Winnipeg and became the Jets. Their fans have mostly all returned to the good side of the force anyway. Right Hildy? :)
Those who hammer their guns into plows will plow for those who do not. - Thomas Jefferson
Absolutely!
Or have stayed on the bitter side of the Force like some folks on Twitter have. Good lord God in heaven.
Thrashing the Blues - No, I'm not re-naming it.
SB Nation St. Louis
St. Louis Game Time - We turn the F bomb into an art form.
Reporter: There`s a "stamp out the Beatles movement" underway in Detroit. What are you going to do about it?
Paul McCartney: We`re going to start a campaign to stamp out Detroit.
I'm an idiot...
Saw trash, typed Thrashers. Meant Preds. Mea culpa.
by TheFlyingCavallinis on Feb 10, 2012 11:11 AM CST up reply actions
Well yeah, I agree with you 100% Fuck Detroit
They call themselves “Hockeytown” and act like they’re the Yankees of hockey (and often say "people are just jealous of us like they’re jealous of the Yankees) when two teams have more championships. They discount Toronto winning more Cups than them because "they haven’t won anything since ‘67 when not only all time have the Canadians and Leafs won more than them but since ’55 the Canadians and Leafs have won more than them, hell the Islanders have won as many since ’55. All they have is four of thier championships since ’95 so the can be an uneducated bandwagoner breeding ground, yeah every fan base has some well educated decent fans, an I’ve met red wings fans that are, but they are a LOT rarer than in other fan bases. That’s not even mentioning that I hate them for knocking us out in the late 90’s and that fucking Yzerman goal. Fuck the living fuck out of Detroit. I’m just saying we need to be douchebags/asshats with a little class, and if we aren’t atleast not be so pathetically lame. The names make us look like middle schoolers or assholes with the social prowess of Napolean Dynamite
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Feb 9, 2012 11:00 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
to be brutally honest
your log in name probably offends some Bhuddists. If you don’t want to participate in the trash talking of other teams or humor you don’t like knock yourself out but please spare me the look down your nose when you’re on board the FUCK DETROIT train.
Just a chew toy for the hockey gods
Again it's not about not being offensive(but nice jod trying to reach with my screen name) or hating teams
Its about being annoying, lame and immature. Thier is a difference between either being clever or hating a team and being childish.
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Feb 10, 2012 9:40 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
to be honest
most posters here will agree that youre better off just ignoring it and posting what you want, since ive been posting here myself its the culture here and good luck changing it
going through the handshake line at my game the other night, guy says youre still a prick Evan...me: yep sure am next time stop me from scoring
The first post in Trashville's GDT vs the Blues
that was rec’d green. Gosh they are so “funny and clever” over there.
Just a chew toy for the hockey gods
At least the St. Losers would make a little sense
This is just dumb. Or maybe go with St. Louis B-losers. Anyway, ya, like I’ve said before, the Detroit and Preds sites fancy themselves high brow and label the people over here “mouth-breathers”, but from what I can tell, they are no different aside from a disturbing lack of cuss words (Who gives a fuck if you fucking want to say fuck on a fucking adult website with other God-damned adults?)
by TheFlyingCavallinis on Feb 10, 2012 1:27 PM CST up reply actions
If we get people to quit saying "St. Loser" or "St. LOLis" . . .
then yes.
That’s never happening. So I’m not on board.
Fight Club writer for the print edition of St. Louis Game Time . . . I need another beer.
The Throwdown Lowdown Report, The Fight Card and The Donut Corner, only on The Bluenote Zone.
And I can also write things in 140 characters or fewer.
So, you're intimidated by St LOLis and St. loser?
Yes, clearly that kind of travesty cannot be allowed! Seriously?
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Feb 9, 2012 11:02 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
He's not intimidated by it.
He’s noting that opposing teams’ nicknames for us are equally as stupid.
Like “Bluesers.” That one’s wicked retahded, Melvin.
Kent Huskins cares. Do you?
What Brad said.
Fight Club writer for the print edition of St. Louis Game Time . . . I need another beer.
The Throwdown Lowdown Report, The Fight Card and The Donut Corner, only on The Bluenote Zone.
And I can also write things in 140 characters or fewer.
St. LOLis?
The patron saint of LOLCats and internet memes everywhere.
Thrashing the Blues - No, I'm not re-naming it.
SB Nation St. Louis
St. Louis Game Time - We turn the F bomb into an art form.
Reporter: There`s a "stamp out the Beatles movement" underway in Detroit. What are you going to do about it?
Paul McCartney: We`re going to start a campaign to stamp out Detroit.
Or the patron saint of Lolis.
That’s a very bad thing.
Let's Go Blues!
Support your local NAHL team. Seriously.
by Paperwork Ninja on Feb 10, 2012 8:36 AM CST up reply actions
I don't say any of those nicknames myself.
But I will say that your name is Melvin. You sound like a Melvin. Way to go, Melvin.
Kent Huskins cares. Do you?
I have the same first name as our Captain and Fenchie
As well as the last two WS MVPs for the Cardinals, don’t put this name down, um, Brad I assume?
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Feb 9, 2012 10:40 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Fuckin A, man.
Fuckin A.
Those who hammer their guns into plows will plow for those who do not. - Thomas Jefferson
Thanks
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Feb 9, 2012 11:03 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
lol…i just realized i had the same name :)
by theredmonster on Feb 9, 2012 11:14 PM CST up reply actions
We learned from the best...
…MAD Magazine.
Star Blech: The Search for Schloch? Oh, MAD Magazine, you comedic mastermind, you.
I once shot a man just to see him die...then I got distracted and missed it.
by TheDuke32 on Feb 9, 2012 10:13 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
OK guys
four out of the next five games are against non playoff teams. And the one road game we play in the next five? Blue Jackets.
We must take advantage of this stretch and come out with 80 total points.
by TheFlyingCavallinis on Feb 9, 2012 9:16 PM CST reply actions
Yeah, it could prove to be a crucial stretch
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Feb 9, 2012 9:24 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I'll take 81.
I once shot a man just to see him die...then I got distracted and missed it.
by TheDuke32 on Feb 9, 2012 9:25 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Well ya
But just to reach the milestone of 80 would be huge.
by TheFlyingCavallinis on Feb 9, 2012 9:27 PM CST up reply actions
I see what you did there
And I like it
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Feb 9, 2012 11:03 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Nice Write-Up BradLee...
I was watching an internet feed tonight, and NJ Devils Alum Ken Daneyko was doing color commentary and said Toronto seriously got the Berglund goal wrong, because he KNOWS Berglund is atleast 6"2 and his stick was way above the CROSSBAR. He proceeded to cry about it for 5 minutes. Never mind the fact that NJ has 9 SO wins this year.
BOO-HOO.
It’s nice to see things going the Blues way, ON THE ROAD EVEN.
BTW, if I would of tried to clear the puck up the middle of the ice like PETRO did tonight, Coach Popiel woulda had me skating LINES for the next 3 practices.
Just sayin….
Not to mention the wrath of your own teammates
I saw that happen when my oldest was playing.. kid made a dumb pass up the middle which not surprisingly.. got picked and the guy scored and everyone on the bench stood up and yelled “nice play asshole” and threatened bodily harm in the dressing room if he did it again
Its always windy in Springfield and Champaign because Decatur sucks.
Fuck you Shitcago & Detroit
If it has tits or tires..it's gonna give you trouble!
by DecaturBluesFan on Feb 9, 2012 9:23 PM CST up reply actions
High school hockey references are awesome.
And my BBs totally missed the reviewed goal.
You should come to town for the Saturday afternoon game against Minnesota next weekend.
www.stlouisgametime.com
I wish I could come Saturday
Im thinking about coming to town Sunday evening tho for the party.
BTW, does Coach Popiel still head up the Lafayette Lancers hockey team? Surely not!!!!!
On the STL high school hockey front..
anyone on here have offhand knowledge how the Oakville-Lindbergh playoff game ended up tonight? I suppose I could check the Midstate website but I don’t know how quick they are about posting scores.
Its always windy in Springfield and Champaign because Decatur sucks.
Fuck you Shitcago & Detroit
If it has tits or tires..it's gonna give you trouble!
by DecaturBluesFan on Feb 9, 2012 9:41 PM CST up reply actions
Ahh.. went and found it
For those who care.. 5-3 Oakville. That and a Blues win makes DecaturBluesFan a happy camper!
Its always windy in Springfield and Champaign because Decatur sucks.
Fuck you Shitcago & Detroit
If it has tits or tires..it's gonna give you trouble!
by DecaturBluesFan on Feb 9, 2012 9:51 PM CST up reply actions
I guess you're from Oakville
I have a sister who lives in Barnhart, so my Brice and nephew play sports in oakville sometimes, but they’re just little kids right now
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Feb 9, 2012 11:07 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Man I'd love to but not sure if I can
I’m bringing the youngest down this Saturday.. she’s got games at Granite and the Mills on Sunday. Hanging at my cousins place Saturday evening and watching the game on TV. Not sure what we got going on next weekend. I got another great story about my oldest in a high school game.
Its always windy in Springfield and Champaign because Decatur sucks.
Fuck you Shitcago & Detroit
If it has tits or tires..it's gonna give you trouble!
by DecaturBluesFan on Feb 9, 2012 9:31 PM CST up reply actions
RE: Bullet point #5.
Yeah. They don’t call Newark “Brick City” because bricks are pretty, y’know.
That said, I hear a lot of folks who have been to the Prudential Center say it’s one of the most impressive arenas they’ve ever been in. So there’s that, at least.
Fight Club writer for the print edition of St. Louis Game Time . . . I need another beer.
The Throwdown Lowdown Report, The Fight Card and The Donut Corner, only on The Bluenote Zone.
And I can also write things in 140 characters or fewer.
I take it that they managed to not get mugged, shot, etc. in the parking lot?
I’ve heard Newark is NYC’s version of ESL.
And on a different note.. cue the louder calls for Bruce Weber’s dismissal around here after losing to Indiana
Its always windy in Springfield and Champaign because Decatur sucks.
Fuck you Shitcago & Detroit
If it has tits or tires..it's gonna give you trouble!
by DecaturBluesFan on Feb 9, 2012 9:36 PM CST up reply actions
That's what I've heard as well.
As for Weber . . . don’t count on me being on board.
Fight Club writer for the print edition of St. Louis Game Time . . . I need another beer.
The Throwdown Lowdown Report, The Fight Card and The Donut Corner, only on The Bluenote Zone.
And I can also write things in 140 characters or fewer.
But noone tips our crime/murder rate (except Detroit some years)
So ESL, jr.(in spite of being bigger)?
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Feb 9, 2012 11:10 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
It is a VERY nice arena
and it’s accessable via public transport which the old place in the swamp didn’t have. Newark is pretty rough but the immediate area around downtown the arena are just fine.
That said, I have no clue how the Devils stay afloat. They have been NYC-area’s most consistent team over the past 17 years and still can’t draw. The Isles and the Devils are way down in terms of popularity especially when compared to the Blue Shirts.
Personally, I have no clue why this area has 3 NHL teams. NYC is a decent hockey town but is by no means a good hockey town.
The name of that song played at KC Comets games in the '80's was Giorgio Moroder's "The Chase." Now you know.
A Devils Fan's Perspective
I was at the game last night and usually get to about 12 a year. The arena itself is awesome, but it is in Newark which brings it’s own perceptions. The area really isn’t bad. It’s lit up like a Christmas tree around the arena. Most parking lots are a few blocks away and have a large group walking to / from them, so there’s really no trouble.
As far as fan turnout, I was really surprised at the announced attendance at the game. The place really looked full except for the black seats that everyone sees on TV. This is the story most games. Those seats go for $250 a game, which is a very tough sell in this economy. We don’t have the corporate support that the Rangers do, which is what fills the lower bowl at MSG. Devils management really needs to look at the prices of those tickets. If you cut those to $125, you’d have a much better turnout and also get the additional concession / parking / souvenir revenue that goes with it.
One more thing, you guys have a really friggin good team. Best of luck in the playoffs.
$250 for non glass seats?
Yeesh.
by TheFlyingCavallinis on Feb 10, 2012 1:28 PM CST up reply actions
Between $27 and $37 at the very top depending on where you want to sit.
Mezzanine / Balcony run about $60
Makes me appreciative of the Blues prices and constant deals then.
by TheFlyingCavallinis on Feb 10, 2012 2:29 PM CST up reply actions
Just paid $74 for center ice
5 rows from glass for Blues vs Ducks game in March. The BS fees bumped that to over $100.
Kings tickets are more for some reason, newer place?
Just a chew toy for the hockey gods
The place really looked full except for the black seats that everyone sees on TV
You get free food in those seats (and good food too). There are more people stuffing themselves than in their seats. There’s a bar and tons of TV where you get the food so you don’t miss a thing. You get the experience, the comfort, and the grub all in one shot. I had my one upgrade game there already and it’s awesome. There’s a ledge alone the last row where people just eat and watch the game.
I’d ask the question of how many of those seats are sold per game vs how many actually go. I’d bet the numbers are way off. I think there are plenty of sponsors yet they just don’t show up.
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by Matthew Ventolo on Feb 10, 2012 2:26 PM CST up reply actions
I was in the lower bowl last night. I asked the season ticket holders around me if these seats were sold or not and they’re telling me they’re not. I’ve been to 8 games this year and I never see the black seats full (I purposely avoid Rags games where they are full).
I don’t think $74 like they are in St Louis is realistic for those seats in the NY / NJ area, but If you cut price to something more reasonable, I think our turnout would be a lot better.
Nice to see I’m not the only ILWT guy over here!
I agree on the pricing. The Devils should just consider a two-for-one deal or buy 3, get the 4th seat free. It’s income (and they will buy alcohol). It doesn’t make sense that these are $250 where I believe you can get a 20 person suite for $4,000. How does that work? Once you get them into the arena, they will buy beer, food, merch, etc…
The Devils have had some good ticket promos (using social media as well…which they are the best at). I sit in the Diablos section (for the Blues fans that don’t know – it’s a soccer style standing section that tries to get chants going throughout the entire game) and I can get anyone season ticket prices (either $12, $22, or $35 seats depending on the game) to sit in that section. Why not do that with every STH? Then, have a contest every month on whichever season ticket account sells the most gets a prize (a tour of the locker room; a free suite; a gameday open skate on the ice). Incentives!.
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by Matthew Ventolo on Feb 10, 2012 4:05 PM CST up reply actions
Check out the Blues site. All sorts of deals ($16 mezz seats!). That’s why they’re at 99% capacity and we’re at 85%
Ya
It’s pretty awesome. I doubt it will last past this year’s success though, unfortunately :(
by TheFlyingCavallinis on Feb 10, 2012 5:05 PM CST up reply actions
He did it!!!!!!!
I once shot a man just to see him die...then I got distracted and missed it.
by TheDuke32 on Feb 9, 2012 9:53 PM CST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
Alright Alright.....
I let my competitiveness get to me what with the GF being a Devs fan……..But Ill still admit Im not fond of the idea of waiting for Steener and AMac to come back….cause wat if they dont?……we all know that the one and 2 goal games wont cut it in the playoffs…….But I know that not much is likely now…..doesnt mean I have to like it……..When we were bad I didnt have expectations…..but now that the Blues are good…well……Hope…..hope always ALWAYS gets the best of me…..and when I get let down….i go down hard…..So I just really want the Blues to tell my offseasonm depression to take a long much needed hike this postseason……
I still maintain Vladimir Konstantinov got what he deserved...If you can't handle that then kiss my ass......
"I've got a bad feeling about this..."
It's all goooooooooooooooooooooood brothaman.
I think it’s likely both of them are back since they are practicing with contact. What scares me is ANOTHER concussion for both of them this season. That aside, I just don’t think it is prudent to make a huge trade right now. Many reasons for this, including… trading tons of young guys, bringing in a huge salary with no ownership, risking the future for one year, etc. Maybe next year or in two years you do this, but I don’t think even then. We are built for huge success for the next decade in my opinion. While it is tempting to go after a Cup right now, I’d rather build the right why like the, and it pains me to say this, Red Wings.
by TheFlyingCavallinis on Feb 9, 2012 10:51 PM CST up reply actions
I think you are right
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Feb 9, 2012 11:33 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
http://www.didgomezscore.com
I know it’s not Blues related… but had to point that one out.
"Brad Winchester playing on a line with Perron and Berglund is like the fat kid who you invite to play one day because you didn't have enough skaters, yet you don't have the heart to tell them to leave the next few times you play. Damn you Andy Murray." -Author Unknown
Nexdef'd
See above, but yes, it’s very funny
"IF CARDS CAN SIGN SUPPAN THEY CAN GIVE ME A HOME"
by Buddhasillegitimatechild38 on Feb 9, 2012 11:32 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
MOOSE JUICE
Did Ells get one of the 3 stars last night? Because i think he was soley responsible for the win. Dude comes in, off the bench, already behind, and then proceeds to OWN the devils throughout regulation, and THEN put up a couple of big saves in the SO. Dude was definitely on his game. That’s gotta be a boost for the team, and him, especially since he’s probably gonna get the next start at home. Good Work Elliot
by muffin stuffin on Feb 10, 2012 10:03 AM CST reply actions
Nope
There were two Devs and one Note. I am pretty sure ours was Stewie. There’s were Kovy and some other dude that I didn’t think deserved it.
by TheFlyingCavallinis on Feb 10, 2012 11:14 AM CST up reply actions
The other dude was a guy named Parise. Elliot deserved it more than Zach despite the goal he scored.
I know who Parise is.
I just caught a glimpse and knew Stewie got it for us and Kovy was #1. Didn’t pay much attention to #3 other than Elliott should have at least had that spot, if not 1 or 2. Doesn’t matter much in the end, however, as he is the guy who won us the game and that’s all that counts.
by TheFlyingCavallinis on Feb 10, 2012 1:30 PM CST up reply actions
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