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Might as well start off with a barn burner.
bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/hockey/pr...e208981373.html
GO BLUE BABY!
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wuchang
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You just had to go there didn't ya???
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Ah , Hell NO!!! Surely not yet! A forking bowling league of a sport.  
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I was there tonight....Elliott STILL looks like the #1 he has been for the last 2 years, and should have been in the playoffs as well.
Really, I like Hitchcock......but his handling of the goaltenders with the Blues has been abysmal.
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Elliott fell apart down the stretch. If he even made the stretch.
Hitch might look like Santa Claus, but he isn't.
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Can we start talking hockey say in February or maybe early March? It is apparent that the regular season really doesn't matter..
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wuchang
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IIFID said:
Can we start talking hockey say in February or maybe early March? It is apparent that the regular season really doesn't matter..
Its Blue's hockey ---
the regular season is all they have since it is one and done in the playoffs
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griffin
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Elliott fell apart down the stretch. If he even made the stretch.
Hitch might look like Santa Claus, but he isn't.
You know what....no he didn't. That's just bullchit and always will be. Two years ina row....two REALLY GOOD seasons in a row, the Blues replaced their #1 goalie for the playoffs. Seriously, stop with the stupid talk.
No other team does that.......Hitchcock can't even spell goalie.
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sptsman
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I say they make a trade: David "Stray-Dog-Whisperer" Backes for a #1 netminder... Whatdaya say? 
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IIFID
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wuchang said:
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IIFID said:
Can we start talking hockey say in February or maybe early March? It is apparent that the regular season really doesn't matter..
Its Blue's hockey ---
the regular season is all they have since it is one and done in the playoffs
Well that is true Master Wu.
Q: How many St. Louis Blues does it take to win a Stanley Cup?
A: Nobody knows and we may never find out!
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wuchang
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IIFID said:
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wuchang said:
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IIFID said:
Can we start talking hockey say in February or maybe early March? It is apparent that the regular season really doesn't matter..
Its Blue's hockey ---
the regular season is all they have since it is one and done in the playoffs
Well that is true Master Wu.
Q: How many St. Louis Blues does it take to win a Stanley Cup?
A: Nobody knows and we may never find out!
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IIFID
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The Blues have been compared to the Cubs (IMHO rightfully so) due to the history of each teams playoff ineptness. The angst of the Cubbie fans and their many attempts to remove the "curse" are well documented.
So, my question is.. Is trading Oshie the Blues version of sacrificing a goat?   
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griffin
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The Blues have been compared to the Cubs (IMHO rightfully so) due to the history of each teams playoff ineptness. The angst of the Cubbie fans and their many attempts to remove the "curse" are well documented.
So, my question is.. Is trading Oshie the Blues version of sacrificing a goat?
Naw, it was just a matter of getting rid of a guy who fell down about as much as he stayed on his feet and thought he was bigger than then coach.
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IIFID said:
The Blues have been compared to the Cubs (IMHO rightfully so) due to the history of each teams playoff ineptness. The angst of the Cubbie fans and their many attempts to remove the "curse" are well documented.
So, my question is.. Is trading Oshie the Blues version of sacrificing a goat?
Naw, it was just a matter of getting rid of a guy who fell down about as much as he stayed on his feet and thought he was bigger than then coach.
We can agree on that at least.
Elliott fell down bad last March. His SP went to hell. I mean in a NY minute. Hitch gave the shot to Allen and never really gave Ell's another shot to get his job back.
It WAS a huge mistake to go with Allen in post season. Hitch should have gone back to Ell's with 3 or 4 games but he never did. But forkin Elloitt needs to help himself out at the same time. Jesus what is it with these goalies and the Blues.
Heard Hitch just today "If someone wants to grab the job this October I am prepared to give it to him" (paraphrase)
So here we go again. Forkin October does NOT define this season!!!
Griffin you said you went to the game the other night just curious if Fabbri played and if he did what did he look like? Can he make this roster? From what I have seen of him if he is ready we need some of that.
I like the move getting rid of Oshie. Pretty sure he is a hugely self centered player, and he didn't do his mates much good with that crap and the whining and once his play fell down there was nothing left for him here. I am certain Hitchcock is happy to be rid of him.
So Oshie gone = good. Play reckless = good.
Win the Stanley Cup = Holy Chit Good.
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"So you're telling me there's a chance..."
- When Hell freezes over
- when pigs fly
etc..
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sptsman
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Roster is set. Appears they will have a different look this year. Although Backes is still wearing the "C" apparently. Once again, they'll have to overcome his complete inability to lead anything other than a stray animal rescue mission...
Watch for a mid-season trade for a #1 goaltender... 
Wake me in April...
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Some new faces. Fabbri, Parayko and did Edmunson make the team or not?
Plus we have the new wreckless and crazy and fast Hitch strategy in play.
Hitch says he'll have a #1 goalie selected by November 1st. I hink I'll wait until the 2nd and just get it from griffin.
bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
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sptsman
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Here is the PD version...
Blues set roster
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wuchang
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From the PD comment page
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By the way, google the term "tongue in cheek" And maybe lighten up a little. It's sports...
Go gettem Andy
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sptsman
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Sometimes those wingnuts get a little too serious. Always fun to keep 'em riled up...
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GO BLUE!!
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This Parayko kid looks pretty darn good.
NOT comparing achievement or stats but some of his moves did remind me a bit of Pronger.
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sptsman
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Overall pretty impressive performance. Hard to get much of a read based on the first game of the season. Here's what I took away from it:
Shattenkirk looks about 100x better after a full recovery from the abs surgery. He could have a Norris trophy year if he stays healthy. On the flip side, Gunnerson needs to be better at clearing the puck and making the outlet passes. Agreed, Parayko looks solid. Let's hope it continues. Defense is still gelling. They looked a little disorganized at times. That should get better as the season rolls along.
The offense is bigger and clearly stronger this year. Very impressive performances for the young guns. Lot's of hype about Fabbri's first goal but give 90% of the credit for that goal to Lehtera. That was a Gretzky-like pass.
Elliott was strong in goal. Gave up one fluke goal that you can hardly hold against him.
Good to start the season with a W. 
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IIFID
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Hockey doesn't count until late February/early March at which time the Blues are usually counted out.
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A nice start.
Power play is nowhere near ready. The fitness level needs A LOT of work.....I saw some guys really struggling at the end of their shifts. All early season stuff.
In the good end....I really like the size of this team. There has to be the ability to play physical and I think this team can.
Elliot has looked good all through the preseason and was sharp last night. He continues to be the best goalie in the organization...like he has been the last 3 seasons.
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