I've watched 7 or 8 of those last 10 games and I am pretty sure Steen is the MVP of those games. That dude has turned it up a notch and could be the key to the playoffs... That 4th line is also going to be a factor. I don't think there are many 4th lines in the NHL that are as effective or get the kind of ice time they do. Not only do they bang hard, they occasionally score a goal and provide some rest for the top lines.

Now that I am obsessed with Berglund's poor play, I focus even more on him. I keep thinking one game he is going to turn it up a notch and prove me wrong. But game after game, he proves to be just as worthless as the game before. He is a talented centerman, making $3+ mil a year and he has 8 goals, 12 assists and is -6. As if that wasn't painful enough, his lazy, out-of-position play causes him to take the dumbest penalties at the most inopportune times... How would you like to be stuck on line with this slug?

Shattenkirk looks like he could be back as soon as Saturday. More than likely it will be later next week but that will be a huge boost. I like the Lindbohm kid and I think he will be a top tier defenseman for the Blues, in years to come. But it looks like he will be the odd man out when Shattenkirk returns. Lindbohm shows promise but he also shows his inexperience at times. He got knocked around a bit last night and has some rookie moments in every game. Overall he's pretty darn good but he's still very young, especially for a defenseman.

Of course goaltending is a complete mystery to me. I have no idea what they will do or what to expect. We'll just have to watch and hope for the best.

I like most of what I see right now but it all means nothing if they can't rise to the occasion when the playoffs start.