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Throwdown Lowdown – Blues @ Red Wings 01-23-12
In a game I felt the St. Louis Blues HAD to win to keep their reputation as a league-wide menace, the team held their end of the deal by downing the Buffalo Sabres 4-2, despite an extremely sluggish first period and a few late calls that left a lot to the imagination. While the two...
Bluenotes: Of Injuries and Suspensions…
Bluenotes is a dose of news and views from all around St. Louis Blues nation and the greater NHL beyond. - – - Yes, we know… Ian Cole was suspended, words from the Twitterverse: JR and Norm… Army on Cole “I don’t think it was a wreckless play. I think it was a hockey player...
Bluenotes: It’s Always Something With “The Teej”…
Bluenotes is a dose of news and views from all around St. Louis Blues nation and the greater NHL beyond. - – - Progress on the McDonald Front: Lou Korac reports that Andy McDonald continues his road to recovery from this third concussion in two years. Back to the rink: Andy McDonald skated here at...
Do the Blues have a second line problem? They have a second line problem.
Though several nuances and major aspects of building a competitive team have changed since the lockout, there are still many trends that remain constant. Strength down the middle, depth on the blue line and quality goaltending are just a few examples. Another is line role. While teams are asking for more offensive production out of...
Game Day Preview- St. Louis Blues vs Pittsburgh Penguins 11-23-2011
St. Louis Blues (10-8-2) vs Pittsburgh Penguins (12-6-3) at Consol Energy Center Game Time 6pm CDT TV- FSMW(HD) Radio- KMOX Blues Team Recap- The Blues are coming off a regulation loss to the LA Kings last night at the Scott Trade Center. With a few botched plays from defenseman Barret Jackman and a couple of...
Doughty Hit on Oshie Should Lead to a Shanaban, But Will It?
In last night’s 3-2 loss LA, Kings defensemen Drew Doughty executed a risky crosscheck to the back of Blues forward TJ Oshie in the waining seconds of the third period. Breaking sports news video. MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL highlights and more. It’s important to note that the officials, Frederick L’Ecuyer and Chris Rooney, did not...
Bluenotes for November 22nd: Tidbits vs LA + Habs v Bruins Fight & Skinner Goal Videos
Bluenotes is a (sometimes daily) dose of news and views from around St. Louis Blues Nation and the NHL beyond. - – - Blues News According to Tom Casey of 101 ESPN Radio, Jaroslav Halak will start in goal for the Blues tonight. He adds that TJ Oshie (wrist) will play and Carlo Colaiacovo (hamstring)...
Blues Recall Brett Sterling From Peoria
Remember on Saturday when TJ Oshie left during the first period, but came back for the second period and played a strong final 40 minutes? Apparently he tweaked his wrist bad enough that he may miss the game against LA on Tuesday. With three forwards on IR and Chris Stewart suspended for one more game,...
The St. Louis Blues’ Job Application
Well, what a few crazy days in Bluesland we have had. But what we have gone through is NOTHING to the frenzy that new Blues coach Ken Hitchcock has experienced from Sunday afternoon to the completion of his Blues coaching debut. Also, let’s get this poor man a map of Scottrade Center so he doesn’t...
Maple Leafs Drop Blues in SO
Game #15 St. Louis Blues vs. Toronto Maple Leafs | November 10, 2011 After recording a victory in Ken Hitchcock’s debut, the St. Louis Blues continued their home stand against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Down early, the Blues rallied only to fall short in the shoot out. Another slow start got the Blues playing catch...