Bernie’s Rolling Four Lines: The Blues Get Lost in “Westworld” As Binnington Sinks Deeper.
The rodeo in Calgary was hard for the Blues … and hard to watch. I believe the final score had the Flames on top, 17-1, with Matthew Tkachuk assisting on 12 goals … but I’ll double-check all of that as I roll four lines. FIRST LINE: Well, the score was actually 7-1...
Bernie: At the Halfway Mark, The Blues Have Established The Right Formula For Success.
Halfway through their regular-season schedule, the Blues are 23-11-5 for a .671 points percentage that ranks ninth overall and third in the Western Conference. As I review at midterm, there are no credible complaints on file. How can anyone be disappointed in what the...
Bernie Bits: The Problem At Busch Stadium, Matthew Liberatore’s Potential Importance In 2022 — Plus Blue Notes.
BERNIE BITS Happy Friday! A lot of Cardinal-related material here; during the insanely-timed lockout led by the worst MLB commissioner in modern times, I’m just trying to do my share in the mission to keep baseball alive in St. Louis... 1) When we express our...
Chris Pronger – The Kilcoyne Conversation
“The Kilcoyne Conversation” with Chris Pronger on his St. Louis Blues career, jersey retirement, chugging the beer, and being a career wise guy.
Bernie’s Rolling Four Lines: The Blues Have Two Talented Goaltenders, But Ville Husso Is Their Best Right Now.
On Chris Pronger Night the Blues relaxed and watched the pregame ceremonies as No. 44 was raised to the girders of Enterprise Center. Someone forgot to set the alarm for the wakeup, and the boys took time to get ready for the competition. True to their collective...
Bernie: A Tribute To Chris Pronger — Extreme Saltiness, Mad Skills And One Of The All-Time Great Blues.
Chris Pronger’s No. 44 will be retired into history on Monday night, permanently bedecked in the rafters at Enterprise Center. For sure it will be a beautiful sight and an official homecoming. But to truly honor Pronger and his playing style the banner should display...
Bernie Bits: Blues Clues, Laughable ‘Homefield Advantage’ For LA Rams, Tommy Edman, + Many Notes
BERNIE BITS So what happens when you move your NFL franchise to a front-running town that doesn’t particularly like NFL football? Well, let’s check in on the Los Angeles Rams. Last Sunday the Rams yakked up a 17-0 lead at SoFi Stadium, losing 27-24 in overtime to...
Bernie’s Rolling Four Lines: The Hot, Hot, Hot Blues Are Thriving With Jordan Kyrou-Technics.
It was another fabulous weekend for your St. Louis Blues, who responded to the slap-down loss at Pittsburgh by coming home to their peoples and delivering a one–two punch that felled the Washington Capitals (5-1) and the whiny Dallas Stars (2-1.) The Blues are good …...
Bernie Bits: Congrats To Gary Pinkel, Hall of Famer. Plus Many Notes At The Start Of The Weekend.
BERNIE BITS Great news for retired Missouri football coach Gary Pinkel, who will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame class of 2022. The honor is well deserved and serves an important purpose: to remind MU fans of Pinkel’s historically prominent impact...
Bernie Bits: St. Louis City SC Hires A Promising Coach, The Blues Are Whole + Many, Many Notes
BERNIE BITS 1) Except for defenseman Robert Bortuzzo, who is close to returning from the COVID list, the Blues have a full queue of players available for Wednesday night’s game in Pittsburgh. It’s been a long time coming. We’ve been waiting to see what the Blues can...