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Friday, March 5, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Blues Beat Wings in Shootout
Despite giving away another third period lead, the Blues defeated the rival red wings in a shootout Tuesday Night in St. Louis. Paul Kariya Scored twice, including his first goal at Scottrade this season.
Andy McDonald scored in the third to make it 3-1, but an all-to-familiar scene unfolded as the Blues gave up the lead after a couple of lucky bounces that went Detroit's way.
T.J. Oshie and Brad Boyes scored in the shootout, while Chris Mason stopped two of the three shots he faced, sealing the victory.
The Blues have not lost to Detroit in regulation this season, and with one game left in the series (March 24 in Detroit) they have a chance to go undefeated in regulation against the red wings for the first time since the 1980-81 season.
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Post-Game Reaction:
Andy McDonald scored in the third to make it 3-1, but an all-to-familiar scene unfolded as the Blues gave up the lead after a couple of lucky bounces that went Detroit's way.
T.J. Oshie and Brad Boyes scored in the shootout, while Chris Mason stopped two of the three shots he faced, sealing the victory.
The Blues have not lost to Detroit in regulation this season, and with one game left in the series (March 24 in Detroit) they have a chance to go undefeated in regulation against the red wings for the first time since the 1980-81 season.
Highlights:
Post-Game Reaction:
Friday, February 5, 2010
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Mason, Backes Push Blues Past Blackhawks
The Blues scored 3 goals during a second period surge to beat the Blackhawks 3-2 in Chicago. David Backes scored two goals and Chris Mason made 32 saves to preserve the victory.
The Hawks took the lead early in the first when Patrick Kane scored on a breakaway after blocking a point shot from Roman Polak. The Blues tied it up late in the second when Paul Kariya fed David Backes from behind the net. Backes scored again on the power play with 1:31 left in the second. Jay McClement added the third goal on a deflection set up by a nice redemption play from Polak with 22 seconds left in the second. A third period goal from Marian Hossa made the game interesting, but Mason held on to get the Blues two points on the road. The win puts the Blues into 12th place, 5 points out of playoff spot with a game in hand on most teams.
Highlights:
The Blues square off agains San Jose tonight at Scottrade.
The Hawks took the lead early in the first when Patrick Kane scored on a breakaway after blocking a point shot from Roman Polak. The Blues tied it up late in the second when Paul Kariya fed David Backes from behind the net. Backes scored again on the power play with 1:31 left in the second. Jay McClement added the third goal on a deflection set up by a nice redemption play from Polak with 22 seconds left in the second. A third period goal from Marian Hossa made the game interesting, but Mason held on to get the Blues two points on the road. The win puts the Blues into 12th place, 5 points out of playoff spot with a game in hand on most teams.
Highlights:
The Blues square off agains San Jose tonight at Scottrade.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Blues Lose Close One Against Columbus
The Blues lost 3-2 in overtime Saturday night at home after scoring late in the third period to tie the game. David Backes scored on the power play late in the first to tie the score at 1-1. Columbus took the lead on a 5 on 3 power play after yet another penalty in a long line of a recent bullshit calls against the Blues. (How do you get one penalty out of a crease scrum?) Andy McDonald scored on an earned power play with 1:35 left in the game. Columbus scored 1:32 into overtime to win, and end a nine game losing streak in St Louis.Saturday, January 30, 2010
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Blues & Canucks Working on a Deal?
Sources all over are talking about the Blues and Vancouver Canucks working on a deal. Many think that Vancouver is still interested in David Backes, who they tried to sign in the past as a free agent. The talk is: Backes for highly-touted goaltending prospect Cory Schneider.
The Blues will most likely lose Chris Mason to free agency this summer and Ben Bishop has fallen off the map. John Davidson recently took a trip to scout the Manitoba Moose, Vancouver's farm team. Also, Backes was held out of the lineup suspiciously in Ottawa.
Other speculations include Jay McClement or Paul Kariya being dealt, while others think that Vancouver may be looking for a defenseman. The Blues recently took their most solid performing defenseman, Mike Weaver, out of the lineup two games in a row to showcase Darryl Sydor. Others say it may be Carlo Colaiacovo being dealt; he is a free-agent-to-be as well this summer.
So there is a list of names that may not be wearing the note much longer. But it seems like the only name that crops up as a possible blue-newcomer is Cory Schneider, who is the real deal, but will be 36 before Roberto Luongo's contract is up. It makes since for the Canucks to move Schneider.
Some think the blues should be going after a sniper like Iyla Kovalchuk, but it seems that is just wishful thinking for Blues fans. They would have to dump some salary and give up some top prospects. I wouldn't mind giving up some of these prospects who haven't developed fast enough if it means getting one of the top snipers in all of the league. Kovalchuk certainly has the best shot in the whole league and is a proven goal scorer. Why keep around a prospect that MAY be a top player some day, when you can get a guy who IS a top five player today?
The Blues will most likely lose Chris Mason to free agency this summer and Ben Bishop has fallen off the map. John Davidson recently took a trip to scout the Manitoba Moose, Vancouver's farm team. Also, Backes was held out of the lineup suspiciously in Ottawa.
Other speculations include Jay McClement or Paul Kariya being dealt, while others think that Vancouver may be looking for a defenseman. The Blues recently took their most solid performing defenseman, Mike Weaver, out of the lineup two games in a row to showcase Darryl Sydor. Others say it may be Carlo Colaiacovo being dealt; he is a free-agent-to-be as well this summer.
So there is a list of names that may not be wearing the note much longer. But it seems like the only name that crops up as a possible blue-newcomer is Cory Schneider, who is the real deal, but will be 36 before Roberto Luongo's contract is up. It makes since for the Canucks to move Schneider.
Some think the blues should be going after a sniper like Iyla Kovalchuk, but it seems that is just wishful thinking for Blues fans. They would have to dump some salary and give up some top prospects. I wouldn't mind giving up some of these prospects who haven't developed fast enough if it means getting one of the top snipers in all of the league. Kovalchuk certainly has the best shot in the whole league and is a proven goal scorer. Why keep around a prospect that MAY be a top player some day, when you can get a guy who IS a top five player today?
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Will Johnson Ever Grow?
I know that Erik Johnson is "developing" as a defenseman and he is technically only in his second year, but does it seem like he has not grown at all in the NHL? After watching him give away a puck with a blind pass in his own end to seal the deal on a 4-2 Columbus Bluejackets win thus ending a four game winning streak for the note, I had to speak up. 
I've been keeping relatively calm about Erik Johnson's "development" or lack there of. But that giveaway hurt, and it is not an isolated incident. Watch how many times he rims the puck around the boards instead of being a heads-up* defenseman that is patient enough to find an open teammate. Count how many times he gives away a Blues' possession with a fling of the puck. Stuff like this would be easy to shake off if he were contributing offensively or a physical force on the blueline, but he's not. And those were the two specific things that EJ was advertised as being coming into the league...as the number one overall pick I might add.
Speaking of guys who are heads-up defensemen, does anyone else feel as if Darryl Sydor should be playing on a nightly basis? I thought maybe it was an Andy Murray thing, but he has yet to crack the lineup consistently under Davis Payne. This guy has been to three Stanly Cups and won two; end of argument. After the outstanding play of Mike Weaver and Roman Polak, and the surprisingly consistent play of Barret Jackman this season, Sydor would be my next choice on the blueline, and by a wide margin.
*A player in hockey who keeps their head up to make plays.
I've been keeping relatively calm about Erik Johnson's "development" or lack there of. But that giveaway hurt, and it is not an isolated incident. Watch how many times he rims the puck around the boards instead of being a heads-up* defenseman that is patient enough to find an open teammate. Count how many times he gives away a Blues' possession with a fling of the puck. Stuff like this would be easy to shake off if he were contributing offensively or a physical force on the blueline, but he's not. And those were the two specific things that EJ was advertised as being coming into the league...as the number one overall pick I might add.Speaking of guys who are heads-up defensemen, does anyone else feel as if Darryl Sydor should be playing on a nightly basis? I thought maybe it was an Andy Murray thing, but he has yet to crack the lineup consistently under Davis Payne. This guy has been to three Stanly Cups and won two; end of argument. After the outstanding play of Mike Weaver and Roman Polak, and the surprisingly consistent play of Barret Jackman this season, Sydor would be my next choice on the blueline, and by a wide margin.
*A player in hockey who keeps their head up to make plays.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Backes takes on Canada (Blaim Canada)
Good story about the whole "Backes vs. Team Canada" theory:
A little patriotic irony behind Backes' fighting spree
Pierre Lebrun lists some potential fights Backes may have with upcoming opponents. My guess: Ryan Getzlaf for his cheap shot on Jackman that cost the Blues at least a point.
A little patriotic irony behind Backes' fighting spree
Pierre Lebrun lists some potential fights Backes may have with upcoming opponents. My guess: Ryan Getzlaf for his cheap shot on Jackman that cost the Blues at least a point.
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