Welp, made it to the final four and ran out of steam or just didn't have the horses to pull the wagon. You can pick it apart for hours on end but the bottom line is that San Jose simply outplayed them. Blame it on effort, blame it on skill level, blame it on the boob lady, blame it on whatever you want... They lost. San Jose found the gas pedal, mashed it down and really never let up. Other than gamer four, they pretty much owned the Blues.

As much as it stings, it was sure nice to watch them play beyond the first round. Props to Armstrong for building a pretty good team. Hitchcock did a good job for the most part but may or may not be what they need moving forward. I'm OK if they keep him and OK if they make a change. My only hope if they make a change is that it isn't just a change for the sake of change. It needs to be a strategic move for the better.

I guess it's time to start the new thread "2016-2017 SAINT LOUIS BLUES"

GO Tampa!!