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Unscientific Stanley Cup Finals Prediction
We were treated to two solid Conference Finals series. My favorite part was the fact that both of the teams I picked to win their respective series went ahead and did just that. Right on the money was my pick of the Bruins in 7 in what may have been one of the best and...
2011 Trade Deadline
This page will be updated throughout the days leading up to the 2010-11 NHL season trading deadline set for February 28th at 3:00 pm EST. - Done Deals February 27th To Buffalo: Forward Brad Boyes To St. Louis: 2nd Round Pick (2011) Confirmed by: TSN February 26th To Florida: Forward Tim Kennedy and a 3rd...
Ten Questions About the 2010-11 St. Louis Blues, Part 5
Earlier this summer the BlueNoteZone Staff was asked to answer 10 questions regarding the 2010-11 St. Louis Blues. Here are their answers. Question 2. Biggest Surprise player will be? Jeff Quirin: Roman Polak. There is no disputing his defensive abilities. His has the growth potential in his offensive game. He is the strongest skater in the line up...
Ten Questions About the 2010-11 St. Louis Blues, Part 4
Earlier this summer the BlueNoteZone Staff was asked to answer 10 questions regarding the 2010-11 St. Louis Blues. Here are their answers. Question 4. Where do the Blues finish? West and Central Jeff Quirin: Assuming good health, consistent effort (at home…) and a stable Halak, they will finish 5th. If those three areas slip, they can fall to...
Ten Questions about the 2010-11 St. Louis Blues, Part 3
Earlier this summer the BlueNoteZone Staff was asked to answer 10 questions regarding the 2010-11 St. Louis Blues. Here are their answers. Question 6. Should Alex Pietrangelo Start on the NHL Roster? Jeff Quirin: Yes. Without a doubt he needs to be in the NHL. Ian Cole has had an amazing camp and likely deserves...
Ten Questions about the 2010-11 St. Louis Blues, Part 2
Earlier this summer the BlueNoteZone Staff was asked to answer 10 questions regarding the 2010-11 St. Louis Blues. Here are their answers. Question 8.Will the Blues miss DJ King? Jeff Quirin: No – Teams with high skill levels win games through competing physically without “killing” the other team physically. Janssen, Crombeen, Winchester, Backes, Jackman, and...
Breaking Down the 2010-11 St. Louis Blues: Defensemen
As the 2010-11 NHL season approaches the BlueNote Zone will take a look at the St. Louis Blues roster. Breaking down each position. Next up are the Defensemen. There is perhaps no position more important than Defensemen in the NHL. Since the opening of the game following the 2004-05 Lockout, the game has been tilted...
2010-11 NHL Standings & Awards
How will the final standings look? Which teams will make the playoffs? Who wins the hardware? I've got all the answers right here.
Ten Questions about the 2010-11 St. Louis Blues
Earlier this summer the BlueNoteZone Staff was asked to answer 10 questions regarding the 2010-11 St. Louis Blues. Here are their answers. Question 10. Which Blues player is most likely to be traded during the season? Jeff Quirin: Carlo Colaiacovo – The Blues have many talented young defensemen moving up in the developmental system. Colaiacovo...
Breaking Down the 2010-11 Blues: Forwards
Time to continue our segment of Breaking Down the 2010-11 Blues. In part one, Jeff broke down the easiest position to figure out, the goalies. Today, I will be looking at the forwards. Lets start by taking a look at who we have left in camp? As of today, the official roster lists David Backes,...
