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Q’s Cuties: Blues vs Avalanche 2-22
Welcome to tonight’s cutie watch! After Saturday’s blow-out win against the Ducks, the Blues faltered against the Blackhawks yesterday afternoon. Another blown lead, and Blues fans are left wondering what it will take to have their team make a turnaround. Was yesterday a fluke? Possibly. The Blues need a lot more fire in their skates...
Gameday 2-22-11: Blues vs. Avalanche, Take 2
No time to dwell over Monday’s loss to Chicago as the St. Louis Blues (27-22-9, 63 Points) take on the Colorado Avalanche (25-27-7, 57 Points) in a Snowpocalypse That Wasn’t make up game. Here is what you need to know for today’s game: - Jaroslav Halak will not make a return to the lineup this...
Throwdown Lowdown – Avalanche @ Blues, 02-22-11
Two things were disappointing about the 5-3 Blues loss to the Chicago Blackhawks last night: 1) the Blues wasted a great first period effort and lost the game, and 2) there were no fights in the game. Go figure – it’s the first time the Blues and Blackhawks did not contest a fight in a...
Sound Off! Discuss the Erik Johnson Trade
Well St. Louis Blues fans, it happened. Doug Armstrong has proven that the re-building era is over. Moving out the one time franchise cornerstone and the top selection in the 2006 NHL Draft, Erik Johnson. Sending him to the Colorado Avalanche along with Forward Jay McClement and their 2011 1st round pick for Forward Chris...
Q’s Cuties: Blues vs Ducks 2-19
Welcome to tonight’s cutie watch! I want to start by bidding our Captain a farewell and wishing Brewer the best of luck in Tampa…. maybe fans will like him more there. Also, after the shocking news of a late night trade, I’d like to say goodbye to Erik Johnson and Jay McClement. I know we...
Throwdown Lowdown – Ducks @ Blues, 02-19-11
In a game that was emotional for the Blues as they traded away their Captain and, for many fans, arguably their most “on-ice controversial” player in Eric “Captain Roboto” Brewer (as in, there’s controversy between Blues fans as to what he’s doing on the ice) before the game, the Blues came out strong and won...
Blues Late Night Blockbuster Trade with Avalanche
This is what I get for going to bed early… Late last night the St. Louis Blues dealt Dedenseman Erik Johnson, Forward Jay McClement and their 1st round pick in the 2011 draft to the Colorado Avalanche. In return they recieve Forward Chris Stewart, Defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk and the Avs 2nd round pick in the...
Bluenotes 2-17-11: Quick & Dirty Blues News & Views
A daily dose of news and views from around St. Louis Blues nation. - I said I wasn’t going to put anything up today, but here are a few FYIs to pass along. - Per a JR tweet, expect Ben Bishop to be recalled from Peoria and travel with the Blues to Buffalo. Insurance for...
Throwdown Lowdown – Blues @ Wild, 02-12-11
That was quite the disheartening 5-4 overtime loss by the Blues to the Minnesota Wild. At the very least, the Blues got one point out of the ordeal, but they could have had SO much more. Such is the 2010-2011 season, as it seems. There was a fight between Brad Winchester and Brad Staubitz in...
Gameday 2-4-11: Blues vs. Oilers
The hockey drought in St. Louis ends Friday as the Blues (22-20-7, 51 Points) take on the Edmonton Oilers (15-27-8, 38 Points). An Important Game & Big Returns The Note’s first game since January 26th comes at a critical juncture. A poor performance in January has earned the Blues a tie for 14th in the...
