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Pick the Goal Scorer: February 9 vs New Jersey Devils
Our readers are still having some tough luck in guessing the first goal scorer. Who would’ve thought that the correct answer for the last two games would be Chris Porter? Maybe tonight will bring some better luck! Remember, you just need to comment on this post to be entered into the contest; the person with...
Blues Extend Reaves’ Contract – What Could This Mean?
During one quiet morning in Trigonometry class back in high school I sat collecting my thoughts before the day started. Mr. Creighton’s Trig class was known as one of the ” harder classes” to get a good grade in and I was determined to do my best knowing that with out maximum effort I would do poorly (as I am not...
BJ Crombeen Returns – What Moves Will St. Louis Make?
It came on December the 26th around 12:00 pm… A tweet from former Blues tough guy and current KMOX Radio Analyst Kelly Chase sheds some light on a line up change for tonight’s Blues vs Detroit game. For the first time in the 2011-2012 season forward BJ Crombeen will get back into the line up...
It Came From Twitter: Morning Skate Tidbits
Ken Hitchcock does not like his game day morning skates to be a big production, but he’s always got info to dish out. As always the Blues Beat Mafia was out in force and passed along some important details for tonight’s tilt against the Detroit Red Wings and beyond. - Tonight’s Lineup Changes to the...
Injury Updates and Roster Cuts
A flurry of roster activity basically setting the opening night roster followed the Blues’ final preseason game Saturday against the Dallas Stars. Some good news, some bad news. Here are the details. Cut to the Peoria Rivermen: Forwards Jonathan Cheechoo, Adam Cracknell, Philip McRae, Anthony Peluso and Brett Sterling. Defensemen Ian Cole and Mark Cundari....
What Should the Opening Night Forward Lines Be?
Many of those taking the ice in a blue sweater on October 8th will be doing so for the first time. Some for the first time so early in a season. The summer of spending which followed a February of purging has left many blue bleeders wondering what the lineup for the St. Louis Blues...
Throwdown Lowdown – Blues @ Blackhawks 04-06-11
Who said there was no animosity between the Blues and the Colorado Avalanche? You can count out the two contestants. FOUR fights and one “incident” made the Blues 3-1 win all that more sweet for this reporter to tell you about. Unfortunately as of this writing, Fried Chicken had not uploaded the fights to his...
Bluenotes 3-30-11: Blues Fall to Wild | Deadthings Next | River(men) Readings
A dose of news and views from around St. Louis Blues nation and the NHL at large. - – - Quick Hits on Blues 3-2 Shootout Loss to Minnesota - A rather meaningless game came and went pretty much as billed. Sure, there were a few big hits, some poor officiating and the post game...
Throwdown Lowdown – Blues @ Wild 03-26-11
Sure, the Edmonton Oilers are probably the worst team in the National Hockey League, but that doesn’t make the dominating 4-0 Blues win over them any less sweet. “Dominating” may not be the right word, but the absolute correct word might be one I won’t mention on this blog (but I probably would at Game...
Throwdown Lowdown – Blues @ Sharks 03-19-11
Talk about your epic turn-arounds from one day to the next. I missed most of the Blues’ 4-0 win over the Los Angeles Kings, but learning the shot differential was +18 in favor of the Blues usually tells the story, and I’ve heard it was about that dominant. Not only that, there were two fights...
