Hoping the Blues keep having the "D" get involved offensively. It's going to lead to some odd man rushes against but the net results should be very good. Both Pietrangelo and Parayko are very strong offensively.

Starting to see Pietrangelo as a much, much better Captain than Backes could ever have been. And if he keeps playing at this level, he's a Norris Trophy candidate. The guy is solid!!

Hitch will have them prepared to be sure. A win against the Stars would be pretty sweet. Let's hope they don't have a let down for their home opener like the Penguins did. BTW, anyone see the drubbing Chicago put on the Pens? Holy cow, that was ugly!!

Go Blue!!