Bluenotes for 1-14-11 (Updated: Cole Recalled)
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Blues News & Notes
The Blues ended their losing streak at five games Thursday night. As good as it was to stop the bleeding, the cause of this skid is more troublesome than the previous pair of 5 game streaks. This sloppy stretch came from lack of focus and dedication. Not injuries. In the toughest stretch of the season yet, the Blues can’t back down. There were brief let-ups against LA, but they survived.
Peoria fell to the Oklahoma City Barons (Edmonton) 7-2. They have a chance at redemption as the two square off again Friday night.
The Rivermen are 25-11-2-1 in 39 games. Leading the AHL’s Western Conference with 53 points. If you haven’t checked out the guys down on the farm, I suggest you do.
Reports are true that 16 scouts were at the Rivermen game. While the rumor mill loves to spin and will surely land on the section “trades are coming”, don’t put much in to it. So many were in attendance because it was a Thursday game. The scouts will likely move on to Rockford, Chicago, Milwaukee, “near by” teams, for the weekend. It’s a logistics issue. Don’t get carried away.
Per Andy Strickland, Defenseman Ian Cole has been recalled from Peoria. He will join the team in San Jose and likely play Saturday against the Sharks. Meaning either Tyson Strachan or Eric Brewer is out.
The Blues have rescheduled the postponed Rink Tour. Times, locations and player appearances are subject to change.
1. Affton Ice Rink
10300 Gravois Rd., Affton, MO 63123
2. East Alton Ice Rink
631 Lewis & Clark Blvd., East Alton, IL 62024
3. Fenton Ice Rink
1771 Gilsinn, Fenton, MO 63026
4. FSI Shark Tank
6297 Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO 63129
5. Granite City Ice Rink
2900 Benton St., Granite City, IL 62040
6. Hardee’s IcePlex
16851 Outer Forty North, Chesterfield, MO 63005
7. Kirkwood Ice Rink
111 South Geyer Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122
8. St. Louis Mills IceZone
5555 St. Louis Mills Blvd., Hazelwood, MO 63042
9. St. Peters Rec-Plex
1 St. Peters Centre Blvd., St. Peters, MO 63376
10. U.S. Ice Sports Complex (Formally known as Fairview)
125 S. Ruby Lane. Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Around the NHL
The Blues next opponent, the San Jose Sharks, are not playing so hot. Never been a better time than right now to keep the winning ways going against a struggling team.
Burke finally pulls the trigger. Sends Mikhail Stefanovich to Dallas for the Swedish import he couldn’t sign, Fabian Brunnstrom. Que the Leafs bloggers with “the trade dam has broken, more coming!” assertions. [Hockeybuzz.com]
Comatose Kings has a fun ring to it. No? More Sens/Kings speculation and rumors as well. [Matt Barry, Hockeybuzz]
Do Blues fans need more of a reason to dislike Alex Burrows? Nope. Here is a good one though. At least in my household. Did he at say to Marc Staal first, “Say hi to the family jewels for me…”? [Puck Daddy]
Ryan Reaves and Jaroslav Halak made Puck Daddy’s Honorable Mention list for Thursday.
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