So here is my deal.

It's been REALLY hard not to be a Blues fan.....I've been one since '67. I hated giving up my seats. But I don't like this team. I hate Steen, I don't like Petro as Captain, I KNOW Tarasenko will disappear under playoff pressure.....blah,blah,blah....we've been through it.

BUT.....I like this kid playing goal. Ive seen his interviews and I'm a fan....just a humble kid trying to make it. How can you not be? It's a great story....he's picked this team up.....there can be no doubt about it.

So I'm guardedly hopeful......even with the turds they are carrying....because it would be one of the greatest stories of this franchise if they ride deep on Binnington's shoulders.

So I'm watching, and I'm cheering for this team....warts and all.

BUT GOD DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!