Bernie On The Blues: The Blues Barge Their Way Into The Playoffs. But Will It Be a Quick Out?
Congrats to the St. Louis Blues, who clinched a spot in the NHL playoffs. Yet again. The consistency of this franchise as a regular postseason presence is remarkable. And that should never be taken for granted. This is the Blues’ 53rd season on the ice, and this will...
Pujols Speculation – Ben Fred Friday – May 7, 2021
A lot to talk about this morning after the news of Pujols being released by the Angels yesterday. Does he fit with the Cardinals? I think we know the answer is no, not very well at least. So what are his options and will he conform to a team’s needs rather than his...
Bernie On The Blues: Opponents Beware. Jordan Binnington Has His Swagger Back.
It’s difficult for me to tell if the Blues are ready for the postseason. We don't know if Vladimir Tarasenko will be a factor. We don't know if the Blues can go four-lines deep and have every unit clicking, just like 2019. We don't know if defenseman Colton Parayko...
Bernie: If This Is Goodbye For Captain David Backes, Let’s Thank Him For True-Blue Heart
No St. Louis Blue cared more or worked harder than David Backes. I’m not saying Backes was more dedicated than the Plagers, Brian Sutter, Bernie Federko, Al MacInnis, Chris Pronger, Ryan O’Reilly or Alex Pietrangelo. I’m not saying Backes had a bigger heart than...
Bernie On The Blues: It’s Closing Time. And The Wrong Time For The Blues To Ease Up Now.
About the Blues … A 4-0-1 record against Minnesota in five meetings since April 9 was a timely boost for a team of coaches and players were searching for a better version of themselves. Not only did the success put the Blues in commanding position to draw clear and...
Bernie On The Blues: An Appreciation Of Captain Ryan O’Reilly
Over the last 30-plus years I’ve had the pleasure and the privilege to write about some of the greatest athletes in St. Louis team sports. I’ve never put together a ranking of my personal favorites but Blues captain Ryan O’Reilly would be high on the list. If I had...
Ben Fred Friday – April 30, 2021
A successful home stand for the Cardinals. Ben Frederickson makes the case for Carpenter to continue getting at bats. Also, Carlson looks more reliable each day on both offense and defense. Where does Bader a slot in? A little bit on Genesis Cabrera’s scary night this...
Bernie On The Blues: A Third Consecutive Win On A Comeback Led By Comebacks
After slacking through another insipid second period that left them down by two goals Wednesday night, the Blues mobilized for a 4-3 win at Minnesota. It was the Blues' third straight victory, and we can draw a straight line to the source of the rally. This comeback...
Hanging with Big Walt – April 28, 2021
“Hanging with Big Walt” This week Martin talks with Keith Tkachuk about St. Louis Blues recent success vs Avalanche, playoff thoughts, and David Perron being underrated.
Bernie Bits: Blues Take Two From Colorado. Now What? Plus: Albert Pujols, Bradley Beal, NL Central Tour.
BERNIE BITS From the time that Vladimir Tarasenko returned to the lineup on March 6, and up until Monday night’s 4-1 win over Colorado, the Blues were begging for goals from some of their biggest guns, only to watch them shoot blanks. In just over 1,300 minutes of...