| last_stand |
| (the gay card thrower Call Me Ragnar) |
| 04/28/16 02:07 PM |
Re: 2015-2016 SAINT LOUIS BLUES
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sptsman said:
I have to trust the players won't pay attention to any of that stuff and play like they are the underdogs. I'm sure Hitchcock will not allow them to get complacent.
Blues certainly have the edge in net. The goaltending for Dallas has been pretty mediocre. Blues have the edge on defense and depth as well. Where I fear Dallas is Benn and Spezza. I think Jamie Benn is about as good as they get in the NHL. Thank goodness Seguin is out and looks to be out for the whole series. That really stings them. He was their next best offensive player after Benn. Dallas also has an edge in team speed. Never more important for the Blues to play a strong team game and support each other. Forwards are going to need to play the whole 200' of ice and support the defense.
Let's hope they get at least one win out of Dallas and maybe even get greedy with two wins down there.
If they get up 2-0 or 3-1, don't be surprised to see Allen get a start. Maybe even after a 1-0 start.
Go Blues!!!!!
I don't see Allen getting in at 1-0.
If Hitch did it at 3-1 he could make a case. The way the games are spaced, "resting" is moot but keeping Allen fresh would be his reasoning. Not sure how sound that is?
As for the series, paramount we stay disciplined and out of the box with this Dallas offense. We match up well with them but I am surprised Dallas doesn't have some more supporters out there picking them to win. Our Series in reg season was 4-1 but 3 of those wins went past regulation.
I pick the Blues here too but I see it close. These games can turn on a dime.