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by not_a_wings_fan
Mon Mar 06, 2023 2:18 pm
Forum: St. Louis Blues Discussion
Topic: Trade Deadline 2023
Replies: 8
Views: 15541

Re: Trade Deadline 2023

/wave

I'm sad to see some of the names go, but it is time to rebuild and start a new core group.
by not_a_wings_fan
Sun Nov 25, 2018 2:17 pm
Forum: St. Louis Blues Discussion
Topic: Blues lack of identity is major reason for inconsistent play
Replies: 12
Views: 6433

Re: Blues lack of identity is major reason for inconsistent

I really think they have an identity. They are David Perron. Talented team that doesn't show up consistently, doesn't do the little things well, and fails to work when it really counts. Difficult to coach. Difficult to be a teammate with. Destined to never reach full potential. I haven't watched mor...
by not_a_wings_fan
Fri May 12, 2017 3:20 pm
Forum: St. Louis Blues Discussion
Topic: 2016-17 Post-Mortem
Replies: 79
Views: 26507

Re: 2016-17 Post-Mortem

This team exceeded my expectations coming into the season. The team has done nothing to get younger, faster, and more skilled so I have no expectations that they will be anything other than a good regular season team and a playoff footnote. I think it would be worth the Blues' time to NOT protect so...
by not_a_wings_fan
Tue May 02, 2017 11:02 pm
Forum: St. Louis Blues Discussion
Topic: GDT Game 4: 5/2/17 | 8:30 PM CDT | @ Predators | NBCSN/Y98
Replies: 52
Views: 10999

Re: GDT Game 4: 5/2/17 | 8:30 PM CDT | @ Predators | NBCSN/Y

Suggestion for Game 5, no matter what happens the rest of the way: sit Perron in the press box. ++ :plusplus: I was pissed that they signed him. Guy is a turd. Nashville was picked in the preseason to be an excellent team this year. They are doing a great job. I was all for blowing up this team at ...
by not_a_wings_fan
Thu Mar 02, 2017 9:47 pm
Forum: St. Louis Blues Discussion
Topic: Armstrong says we are "Rebuilding"
Replies: 102
Views: 21518

Re: Armstrong says we are "Rebuilding"

I'm fine with a rebuild... but they need to actually rebuild. you don't sign Berglund and then call it a rebuild. That's remodeling... not a renovation. I would love to see them jettison some more "veterans" in the offseason to get this thing younger and faster and playing more offense. I still thin...
by not_a_wings_fan
Wed Feb 01, 2017 11:03 am
Forum: St. Louis Blues Discussion
Topic: Hitchcock Fired.
Replies: 33
Views: 15065

Re: Hitchcock Fired.

I'm glad they moved Hitch out. I wasn't convinced he had the correct players to do what he wanted to do, but I am also convinced the team doesn't have the right players in general. Yeo doesn't change much of anything, and I don't think he's a good enough coach to get the team past where they have be...
by not_a_wings_fan
Sun Jul 03, 2016 9:31 am
Forum: St. Louis Blues Discussion
Topic: With Backes gone, who is the new Captain?
Replies: 26
Views: 9118

Re: With Backes gone, who is the new Captain?

This is Tarasenko's team, now. There's no question. You can make a case for other guys, but part of the reason Backes walked is that it was time to change the room - and clearly Backes and Tank had some disagreements at times. Now, knowing hitch, some other joker will be captain... thank god ott is ...
by not_a_wings_fan
Sun Jul 03, 2016 9:27 am
Forum: St. Louis Blues Discussion
Topic: Free Agent Moves and Major Trades
Replies: 192
Views: 337707

Re: Free Agent Moves and Major Trades

Backes couldn't walk away from the deal he was offered. The length of contract and the money was just too much. I don't blame him; it's business. I am glad the Blues declined to go that high with either the term or the money. It's a foolish contract, imo. Good luck to David and his family. I am tota...
by not_a_wings_fan
Fri Jun 24, 2016 10:43 pm
Forum: St. Louis Blues Discussion
Topic: First Round, #26 Overall Selection: Tage Thompson
Replies: 18
Views: 19406

Re: First Round, #26 Overall Selection: Tage Thompson

26. St. Louis Blues - C Tage Thompson. Massive forward generating first-round buzz because of his 6-5 frame, but we just don’t see it. Poor skater who never uses his size to hit anyone, and in fact can’t get to the battle areas quick enough to make meaningful hits or assert himself as a physical pr...
by not_a_wings_fan
Mon May 09, 2016 10:58 pm
Forum: St. Louis Blues Discussion
Topic: GDT Game 6: 5/9/16 | 7:00PM CST | v Stars | NBCSN/KMOX
Replies: 78
Views: 29440

Re: GDT Game 6: 5/9/16 | 7:00PM CST | v Stars | NBCSN/KMOX

I was sadly only able to listen to the second and third period on the radio...were the goals bad/Elliot's fault or was this the team in front of him in the first period?

Tough loss. Hopefully the team that dominated the second and third can clean this up and win game 7.
by not_a_wings_fan
Sat Apr 16, 2016 10:45 am
Forum: St. Louis Blues Discussion
Topic: GDT Game 2: 4/15/16 | 7:00PM CST | v Hawks | NBCSN/FSMW/Y98
Replies: 71
Views: 33292

Re: GDT Game 2: 4/15/16 | 7:00PM CST | v Hawks | NBCSN/FSMW/

So I see where he's shoved into Elliot, and that's the first contact. Good call no foul there. However, when he extends his arms and hands into Elliot's mask while shoving his pad into the net, that would be a foul. The rule says the player needs to get out of the way and make an effort to avoid add...
by not_a_wings_fan
Fri Apr 15, 2016 8:57 pm
Forum: St. Louis Blues Discussion
Topic: GDT Game 2: 4/15/16 | 7:00PM CST | v Hawks | NBCSN/FSMW/Y98
Replies: 71
Views: 33292

Re: GDT Game 2: 4/15/16 | 7:00PM CST | v Hawks | NBCSN/FSMW/

And no one thinks there's a bias in play here? Our goal was disallowed and theirs stood.

(Frank) this league.

Fraser would have made the right call... guys with hair like his had to.
by not_a_wings_fan
Fri Apr 15, 2016 8:45 pm
Forum: St. Louis Blues Discussion
Topic: GDT Game 2: 4/15/16 | 7:00PM CST | v Hawks | NBCSN/FSMW/Y98
Replies: 71
Views: 33292

Re: GDT Game 2: 4/15/16 | 7:00PM CST | v Hawks | NBCSN/FSMW/

someone help me understand wtf just happened there? I was under the impression that you couldn't just shove the goalie into the net and get a goal... much less slap him in the head with your stick before you score.

WTF?
by not_a_wings_fan
Mon Feb 29, 2016 8:52 am
Forum: St. Louis Blues Discussion
Topic: What do you expect today? (trade deadline day)
Replies: 92
Views: 12577

Re: What do you expect today? (trade deadline day)

Howdy. It's been a while...completely shit year for me. On Topic: I just don't see how the Blues can make any substantial moves given their cap situation and the fact that any of the guys they might want to move are (a) too valuable or (b) still progressing into productive players or (c) overpaid. I...
by not_a_wings_fan
Thu Jul 02, 2015 3:35 pm
Forum: St. Louis Blues Discussion
Topic: Oshie Traded to Caps for Brouwer, Prospect & Pick
Replies: 68
Views: 17105

Re: Rumor: Oshie to Caps for 1st Rd. Pick

Brouwer is just as old as TJ, hasn't scored as much, and doesn't have the raw talent TJ has. He was a 7th round pick who has worked hard to stay in the league. He's a nice upgrade for the 3rd or 4th line, but Oshie is clearly the better player in this deal. Hockey futures rates Copley as a 6.5 D... ...
by not_a_wings_fan
Mon Apr 27, 2015 3:49 pm
Forum: St. Louis Blues Discussion
Topic: 2014-2015 Post Mortem
Replies: 72
Views: 18225

Re: 2014-2015 Post Mortem

I said weeks ago it was time to dump hitch, I am still there. He's a fantastic coach, but his voice has gotten stale here and he's gone as far as this group is going to go. It's time for a different voice and a different plan. I also indicated that I would be in favor of moving several of the player...
by not_a_wings_fan
Thu Apr 23, 2015 8:23 am
Forum: St. Louis Blues Discussion
Topic: GDT Game 4: 4/22/15 | 8:30PM CST | @ Wild | FSMW/NBCSN/Y98
Replies: 65
Views: 9854

Re: GDT Game 4: 4/22/15 | 8:30PM CST | @ Wild | FSMW/NBCSN/Y

The talent has been on this roster for two years to win in the playoffs, but the team never seems to figure out how to do it. They have played two fantastic games, an inconsistent game, and a complete turd. Here's to hoping they can figure out how to play like last night going forward. Minny will ad...
by not_a_wings_fan
Tue Apr 21, 2015 10:26 am
Forum: St. Louis Blues Discussion
Topic: GDT Game 3: 4/20/15 | 7:00PM CST | @ Wild | FSMW/CNBC/KMOX
Replies: 109
Views: 18975

Re: GDT Game 3: 4/20/15 | 7:00PM CST | @ Wild | FSMW/CNBC/KM

I know this is going to be an unpopular opinion, but I am going to put it out there just the same. We had lots of talk about freeing up cash to sign tarasenko, and I think the best way to do that is to move on from Backes, Oshie, Steen, and Berglund. Of that group, Bergs' playoff numbers are the onl...
by not_a_wings_fan
Fri Apr 17, 2015 1:02 pm
Forum: St. Louis Blues Discussion
Topic: GDT Game 1: 4/16/15 | 8:30PM CST | v Wild | FMSW/NBCSN/KMOX
Replies: 86
Views: 11185

Re: GDT Game 1: 4/16/15 | 8:30PM CST | v Wild | FMSW/NBCSN/K

I thought the Blues played well in the first period and very well in the latter half of the third. I thought the second was abysmal, and they ran out of time for a comeback because they wasted that second period. The Wild are playing two men high to crush the points, and that means there should be a...
by not_a_wings_fan
Thu Apr 16, 2015 2:05 pm
Forum: St. Louis Blues Discussion
Topic: Round One : Nashville Predators v Chicago Blackhawks
Replies: 105
Views: 26328

Re: Round One : Nashville Predators v Chicago Blackhawks

You don't have to give the Keith treatment, but you should certainly throw bodies on the guy to test his fitness. No one is suggesting a Subban chop or a McSorely here.

Hell, you should be blowing up that guy with crushing body checks every legal chance you get even if he wasn't injured.