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I sat last night and watched almost every minute of the game. to say they were lucky to get out with a regulation time W is an understatement. This team is just not that good and needs to play a hard, disciplined 60 every game, get a few breaks and hope the better teams are not on their A game. If the Blues play their best possible game, they are still not beating half the teams in the league, when those teams are playing well.
Last night's power play was a new low. That's a new low, for a team that I thought was as low as they could go with PP performance. It was beyond bad and even embarrassing. They are dead last in the NHL with a 2.86% success rate and I think that stat does not include last night's 0 for 7 or 8 performance. Two full minutes of 5-on-3 with at least two turnovers and zero grade A scoring chances. Then another 6 or seven 5-on-4's that displayed just how lost they are on the PP. For the love of Pete, hire a PP coach that has a resume of coaching successful PP's. This is now at crisis level!! I need to do some research to see if the NHL allows declining power plays. Maybe that is the answer... 
I thought the strategy of firing everything at the net and racking up SOG's, was a solid idea. The problem is this team as few players that have a balls to crash the net like they need to and the skill to be able to work effectively net-front, in those situations. Granted, the players that have that grit and skill combined are limited. But if you don't have at least one or two of them, you will never make it very far in the playoffs. Heck, you may not even make the playoffs.
Let's see what happens in Colorado Saturday night. I'm not optimistic, but hope springs eternal...
Go Blue!!
PS - Would not be opposed to trading one of those prized prospects for a valuable veteran that can help lead this team. They still seem rudderless. They gave up Tage Thompson for O'Reilly and that worked out well for both teams. Something like that might be what they need.
SPTSMAN....this team is not...I hope....trading a top prospect for any one "vet" right now short of some dream deal for a #1 D man that ain't likely happening.
I don't think so anyway.
The current PP is beyond embarrassing.
But......with this team you have to look at the bright side. They are just above .500.... with horrible special team play.... and key veterans under-performing....12 games in.
There's a big upside that might happen.
Maybe.
And Colorado is the place the Blues go to die. A win there would be astounding.
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sptsman
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Well, we can call it the miracle in Colorado. I'm guessing half the Av's lineup had the flu or something. Man, did they look bad. Of course with gambling fully integrated into sports now, you just never know when a team is going to lay down. 
Even with 2 PP goals Sat night, the Blues still have more SHG's than PPG's. Not sure if that has ever happened in the NHL after 13 games.
While the Av's looked lost and lethargic, you have to give credit to the Blues for stepping up and taking it to them. And most importantly, never letting them get back in it. That's a good sign.
One game at a time now...
Go Blue!!
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The Av's coach ripped his players ass in a post-game interview.
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sptsman
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The Av's coach ripped his players ass in a post-game interview.
As well he should have. That was about as bad as I’ve ever seen a team of that caliber play. Completely uninspired and lethargic. They have far too much talent to get beat like that by any team, much less the pedestrian Blues.
Tonight will be a good test. These boys have a habit of winning big and then laying and egg or two. They did it a bunch last year and few this year already. No issue if they lose a hard fought game. My fear is not giving 100% and playing undisciplined.
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fastman
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Blues Win 5 - 0....nuff said!
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Right now the boys are playing post season caliber hockey.
RT and JK playing up to their contracts. JB and Hofer solid. The vets coming around to their mean which has been my contention all along.
And the D system/play is night and day versus last year. Need to keep playing Perunovich...CP looks like he's back in '19.
Let's see how they handle it on the road but not much to complain about here of recent.
Injuries/depth could be a problem once they start happening.
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Sure hope the Note can start the trip with a win over the lowly sharks.
After tonite play gets tougher, but, hopefully a few more points will be added to our total.
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Houston...we have a problem......
bwaaaaa
geez did they lay an egg in San Jose.
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fastman
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Yes indeed LS! I'm glad I was watchin boxing.
I would have liked to see Binnington get that start.
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Slowly....this team is growing on me.
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Griffin,
Like a fungus?
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Perunovich finally getting his ice time. No he's not a killer D man with size but he see's the ice and makes great passes moving the puck and he's a very smart player and also a great skater. He's now on the point of the #1 PP which certainly needs his talent.
I know 18 games in this isn't do or die but be really sweet to split this road trip after blowing it in San Jose.
Big 2 points tonight.
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Who do these guys think they are - the mid-80's Oilers? LOL 2 more shorties?
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Griffin,
Like a fungus?
That ain't a bad way to put it. I have found it hard to be the same fan I was when I was young. For instance, I don't like Binnington....I don't even enjoy the games when he plays. That forker just annoys me.  
They have shown improvement....but they still pass the damn puck too much and shoot too little. And they are still missing that big grinding winger. It's a requirement...no team wins without it. They are still 3rd from last in the West in scoring. That doesn't bode well.
But, they are back in the plus column for +/- after last night, and the 6 goal game looked good on them....so there's that. The Chief has them playing a well disciplined game....the shorty's prove it. I like Schenn with the C....a lot.
This team should make the playoffs....so I hope they make a move or two for that big corner guy on the wing.
I'm trying to like this team. There is hope. 
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fastman
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WTF is up with jekelly & hyde chit? knot 
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WTF is up with jekelly & hyde chit? knot
It's not good FM, I know that.
But so far, it's happened to a lot of teams.
But I must say, with Griff just barely jumping on board...it doesn't help.
bwaaaaa
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fastman
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WTF is up with jekelly & hyde chit? knot
It's not good FM, I know that.
But so far, it's happened to a lot of teams.
But I must say, with Griff just barely jumping on board...it doesn't help.
bwaaaaa
True that! lmao
And I suppose Minn. was scared of thr Blue Note & fire coach to get their players motivated tonite.
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Next 3....man the team needs 2 of them.
If they can hang until March...just even the chance to pounce.... I'd be very happy.
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Went to bed in disgust, after watching yet another collapse by a group of players that can't seem to find it in themselves to play a full, hard 60 mins. of hockey. Woke up to yet another firing of a Blues head coach, in a long list of really bad firings of head coaches. Just like so many others, this one will haunt Blues fans for at least a few years. Not 100% sure why, but this group of players seems to be a very good reflection of the twenty-somethings in general that can't seem to grasp the idea of hard work and taking direction. I'm going to struggle getting on board with this bunch, for quite some time.
Had I been the decision maker, I would have stripped Schenn of the "C" and sent a message that mediocrity is not enough. This team sorely lacks leadership in the locker room and on the ice. For players to openly say they just aren't working hard enough is an absolute embarrassment. It's bad enough to not be working hard. It's unbelievable to hear players admitting it out loud. I have to wonder if a few of these up an coming snowflakes with big contracts actually tried to get him fired.
I would not be looking for a 2019-like turnaround. This group of players just doesn't have the grit. There are a few bright spots, but waaaay too many problem children on this team. I hope I'm wrong. Only time will tell...
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Not sure why in the hell DA did this......A) Chief did not put this team together and B) He was doing as well as expected up to just a couple of game ago and C) Probably my fave coach of any STL team any sport.
More later, I'm pretty pissed right now.
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Not sure why in the hell DA did this......A) Chief did not put this team together and B) He was doing as well as expected up to just a couple of game ago and C) Probably my fave coach of any STL team any sport.
More later, I'm pretty pissed right now.
It’s the St Louis Blues organization………….it’s what they do
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The Blues have 1 player in the top 50 in goals, 2 in the top 50 in assists, and they have no goalie in the top 20 of any stat. This is not a very good team, and honestly, they aren't fun to watch. I have no problem with firing Berube.....he couldn't make this bunch care.
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The Blues have 1 player in the top 50 in goals, 2 in the top 50 in assists, and they have no goalie in the top 20 of any stat. This is not a very good team, and honestly, they aren't fun to watch. I have no problem with firing Berube.....he couldn't make this bunch care.
He deserved better than what they gave him. 1 point out of play offs and they fire him. It's actually right where DA said they would likely be.
2 of your 3 points above prove it aside from the fact he was instrumental in dragging the '18 teams's sorry azz all the way to the Cup in '19.
And JB's work has been great overall. Not many goalies would do better under the circumstances.
Yes this team needs work.....where ya been? Anything they make of this year or next is gravy. I wish Bannister all the luck he can gather.
I don't know how many of the Blues years here have been "fun".
But it's hockey, it's the Blues...and I've enjoyed every one of them.
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Last 5 games against the top teams in the league and the Blues have played their best hockey of the year.
They went 3-2 but the 2 losses were games they deserved to win.
The D and goal tending have been outstanding....strangely enough it's the offense that needs a kick in the pants.
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Still playin gr8!
Huge game in a minute..sure hope the B Man is in goal!
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