I don't think they'll take anything less than Clutterbuck and a conditional 5th rounder in 2027
- eichiefs9

He’s been surprisingly noticeable as of late. And in a good way, too.

Me thinks he’s finally done mourning his moustache.

He’s been surprisingly noticeable as of late. And in a good way, too.

Me thinks he’s finally done mourning his moustache.
- Wildschwein

After that brief skid everyone is pretty much looking solid, honestly. No complaints right now.

He’s been surprisingly noticeable as of late. And in a good way, too.

Me thinks he’s finally done mourning his moustache.
- Wildschwein

It's always been more about not staying healthy with the 4th line.

After that brief skid everyone is pretty much looking solid, honestly. No complaints right now.
- eichiefs9

So far so good. I'm not even looking at trades right now and would rather give Bolduc the shot as 6th dman if needed.

After that brief skid everyone is pretty much looking solid, honestly. No complaints right now.
- eichiefs9

Bullpoop.

Martin was completely invisible during the Chicago game. What’s more, Johnston had no goals AND no shots on net against Chicago. Unacceptable.

Bullpoop.

Martin was completely invisible during the Chicago game. What’s more, Johnston had no goals AND no shots on net last game.
- Wildschwein

I don't think they'll take anything less than Clutterbuck and a conditional 5th rounder in 2027
- eichiefs9

Steep

Steep
- Cptmjl

Jokes aside, it'd be great if they can keep this train rolling and exit the road trip with three wins, or at the very least just get points in all three games. Kurz tweeted earlier that the Blues have lost 5 consecutive games in regulation and given up 18 goals in the the three most recent losses. That'd be great heading into two divisional games next week.

Jokes aside, it'd be great if they can keep this train rolling and exit the road trip with three wins, or at the very least just get points in all three games. Kurz tweeted earlier that the Blues have lost 5 consecutive games in regulation and given up 18 goals in the the three most recent losses. That'd be great heading into two divisional games next week.
- eichiefs9

The Blues scare me. They're WAY too talented to be playing this poopty. And then their GM just ripped the entire roster a new bumhole.

Me thinks they come out flying.

The Blues scare me. They're WAY too talented to be playing this poopty. And then their GM just ripped the entire roster a new bumhole.

Me thinks they come out flying.
- Wildschwein

There's no doubt they're not even half as bad as they've been playing, but they have been bad so far this year. Hopefully the Isles can get out to a quick lead and lock it down early. Don't want to be the turn-it-around game for St. Louis

The Blues scare me. They're WAY too talented to be playing this poopty. And then their GM just ripped the entire roster a new bumhole.

Me thinks they come out flying.
- Wildschwein

I'd be happy with 1 point tonight. Like you said they are going to come out flying

I'd be happy with 1 point tonight. Like you said they are going to come out flying
- Vukota

As would I.

Sorokin is probably gonna get shelled tonight. Which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Dude seems to thrive in that enviroment.

I'd be happy with 1 point tonight. Like you said they are going to come out flying
- Vukota

It’s 2 points or it’s a failure you loser.

No doubt about it, I just don't think that they have the assets to make it happen.
- eichiefs9

They have some decent prospects, and obviously picks if they think they’re in win now mode. I guess the question begs, is anyone in the system or prospect untouchable?

It’s 2 points or it’s a failure you loser.
- Cptmjl

They have some decent prospects, and obviously picks if they think they’re in win now mode. I guess the question begs, is anyone in the system or prospect untouchable?
- kindlyrick

It's not that they don't have anyone but at some point they have to start developing and keeping these guys. We haven't made a first round pick since 2019 and that's going to bite us in the ass at some point if we continue trading away every first round pick and solid-or-better prospect

It’s 2 points or it’s a failure you loser.
- Cptmjl

Then Johnston better man the (frank) up and put up a hat trick and 2 shots on goal.

Jokes aside, it'd be great if they can keep this train rolling and exit the road trip with three wins, or at the very least just get points in all three games. Kurz tweeted earlier that the Blues have lost 5 consecutive games in regulation and given up 18 goals in the the three most recent losses. That'd be great heading into two divisional games next week.
- eichiefs9

Blues are going to wake up one of these games. Hope it isn’t tonight.

Then Johnston better man the (frank) up and put up a hat trick and 2 shots on goal.
- Wildschwein

Andrew Gross @AGrossNewsday
52s
Lines and D-pairs the same for #Isles but with Matt Martin going back in for Ross Johnston

Blues are going to wake up one of these games. Hope it isn’t tonight.
- Cptmjl

Travis Flynn @NDRedEagle
26s
Past 5 games for STL they've been outscored 16-4 at 5v5, but 46% expected goals (NST, adjusted) isn't terrible.

8-16 high-danger attempts with Krug on the ice at 5v5, 38% expected goals.

5v5 save% past 5 games:

.836 Binnington (46 of 55)
.909 Greiss (70 of 77)

Blues ain't so hot at 5v5 and Isles are top-scoring 5v5 team. Obviously nothing set in stone but I sure hope that trend continues

Andrew Gross @AGrossNewsday
52s
Lines and D-pairs the same for #Isles but with Matt Martin going back in for Ross Johnston


- eichiefs9

Travis Flynn @NDRedEagle
26s
Past 5 games for STL they've been outscored 16-4 at 5v5, but 46% expected goals (NST, adjusted) isn't terrible.

8-16 high-danger attempts with Krug on the ice at 5v5, 38% expected goals.

5v5 save% past 5 games:

.836 Binnington (46 of 55)
.909 Greiss (70 of 77)

Blues ain't so hot at 5v5 and Isles are top-scoring 5v5 team. Obviously nothing set in stone but I sure hope that trend continues
- eichiefs9

Every stat points favourably towards the Isles. That’s what worries me.

It's not that they don't have anyone but at some point they have to start developing and keeping these guys. We haven't made a first round pick since 2019 and that's going to bite us in the ass at some point if we continue trading away every first round pick and solid-or-better prospect
- eichiefs9

Absolutely agree……but if they continue playing sound hockey I don’t see Lou not giving them more firepower to improve the PP which they’ll need to really make a run. They certainly have the goaltending to compete for lord Stanley.

Absolutely agree……but if they continue playing sound hockey I don’t see Lou not giving them more firepower to improve the PP which they’ll need to really make a run. They certainly have the goaltending to compete for lord Stanley.
- kindlyrick

Now is the inept power play a result of the personnel on the ice, or the personnel behind the bench?

Now is the inept power play a result of the personnel on the ice, or the personnel behind the bench?
- Wildschwein

My personal opinion is the on ice personnel. I think it stems from lacking that dynamic offensive threat (Barzals would be linemate). The days of throwing Cliff Ronning, or Marc Andre Bergeron out there for PP1 should be over. I’ve said this ad nauseam, but they never replaced Tavares’ numbers. Love Brock Nelson, but I see him more as a net presence for PP2, than the lefty shot on PP1. Would love a legitimate lefty sniper