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Nikita Nikitin
Rambling Off Season Randomness: Blues, Avs & Flyers
Been a while since I’ve posted much, given the circumstances, it might be that way for a little bit longer. Though I do promise a very interesting backup goalie post in the near future. Hoping to have it done this weekend. In the meantime I will do my best to post a few pieces of...
St. Louis Blues 2010-2011 Defense Evaluations
Working our way from goaltending out, let’s take a look back at the 2010-2011 St.Louis Blues defensive unit. Eric Brewer: Now former captain of the St.Louis Blues and current member of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Brewer played his best hockey in the 10-11 season as a member of the Blues. The big veteran defenseman had...
Impact of Injuries
9-1-2, the record in the first 12 games for the St. Louis Blues. Not only were the Blues off to the best start ever in franchise history, they were dominating the National Hockey League. Something the St. Louis Blues haven’t done for a decade. Then something changed, in game ten of the Blues season, Joe...
Gameday 3-10-11: Somber Habs Visit | Halak vs. Price Is A Go!
A somber Montreal Canadiens (37-23-7, 81 points) club makes the journey to middle America without one of their own. Max Pacioretty may not be with them in body, but he will be in spirit. The St. Louis Blues (30-28-9, 69 points) are surely on cloud 9 following their comeback lead by Stewie and the Young...
Bluenotes 3-4-11: Cole Recalled & Strachan Sent Down | A Logical Off Season Move?
A daily dose of news and views from around St. Louis Blues Nation and the NHL abroad. - – - Shuttling to St. Louis & Packing for Peoria The Blues announced today that defenseman Ian Cole has been recalled from their AHL affiliate, the Peoria Rivermen. Conversely, Tyson Strachan has been demoted to Peoria. A...
Gameday 3-3-11: Blues @ Caps
Well blue bleeders, its “Plan B” time. The playoffs are more of a pipe dream than ever and there is a good chance the slide down the tubes continues as the St. Louis Blues (28-26-9, 65 Points) travel to DC to take on the Washington Capitals (34-20-10, 78 Points). Let’s start the 4th line auditions...
Gameday 2-25-11: Blues & Oilers Will Burn Barns
It’s do or die time as the St. Louis Blues (27-24-9, 63 Points) head to the frozen reaches of Alberta to take on the Edmonton Oilers (20-33-8, 48 Points). The Oilers would love nothing more than to play the spoiler at this point in their campaign. With the defense holding the flood gates wide open...
Tuesday Sound Off! Blues Win!
Well, the Blues certainly are a tease. After not beating a direct competitor for the last few spots they defeat the best team in the West. A solid win for the Note who are now off till Friday. Sound off here Blue Bleeders. Tells us what you think about these Blues issues: - Halak: Jeckyl...
Bluenotes 2-14-11: Scoreboard Watching & Who to Sell?
A daily does of news and views from around St. Louis Blues nation. - Game Reminder Due to the wonderful contract with Versus, the game tonight is blacked out. Those with Center Ice and Game Center will likely be able to pick up the Canucks feed. Scoreboard Watching After Sunday’s action the Blues sit one...
GameRecap 2-8-11: Blues Tame Panthers 2-1
Two teams entered the BankAtlantic Center and only one came out with a pair of points. A little good fortune from the hockey gods shown down on the St. Louis Blues far away from home. A few “missed” calls and timely goals on uncommon Florida Panther mistakes lead the way to a 2-1 victory for...
