January 2011
12 posts
Goodbye, Columbus
If you have any doubts about the Blues making the playoffs this year, be very thankful you’re not a hockey fan living in Columbus. As the long winter schedule deepens, the Blue Jackets (shoulda named ‘em Cannons, especially with the release of the new third jersey, which will probably become the primary jersey next season) are floundering in the doldrums of the NHL sea as they struggle along in a...
Biker Zombies From Detroit
Lock your doors. Secure your valuables. Turn off the lights and lower the shades. Make sure your car is off the street and safe in the garage. Be sure your teenaged daughters are at home in their rooms. The Biker Zombies from Detroit are invading the town to wreak havoc and stir up trouble as they attempt to steal two points from the Blues and make life miserable for Blues Nation. Yes, evil never...
California Dreaming
The St. Louis Blues return from a discouraging, disappointing California road trip dreaming of the precious points they somehow managed to leave behind in the land of sun and fun. They didn’t really give it their best effort in either Anaheim or San Jose as poor penalty killing and continuing defensive lapses contributed to two rather dismal, predictable losses. However, they were on it in Los...
Coyote Ugly
Expect ugly tonight, folks! It should be another rough-tough, hard-hitting, close contest between tight-checking, low-scoring teams laden with young talent, looking for some consistency and ability to step above the pack and become a serious contender for Lord Stanley’s Cup. Like the Blues, Phoenix has had its share of adversity and inconsistent play as they seek to snag a playoff berth in the...
The Legend of the Lone Ranger
The overachieving New York Rangers gallop into the Scotty to provide a worthy opponent indeed for the sputtering, inconsistent Blues as they continue to struggle through the middle part of the season. Sloppy, careless play along with several serious defensive lapses saw points slip away against the Stars and Maple Leafs after a brilliant five-game winning streak. Somehow our boys are finding...
Rising Stars
You know, you’ve really got to start liking this edition of the Blues a lot more if you’ve been somewhat ambivalent so far due to injuries or lack of offensive production. As we approach the halfway mark of the regular season, trends are developing showing which NHL teams are best prepared to realistically compete for the Stanley Cup this spring. The Blues are pleasantly overachieving by playing...