Pucks with Panger (And Big Walt) – Episode 5 – 2024
“Pucks with Panger” Martin talks with Darren Pang about St. Louis Blues playoff push, Winter Classic, plus there’s a visit with Keith Tkachuk. Presented by Auffenberg Hyundai
Bernie: An Improved Power Play and Sharp Goaltending Have Turned The Blues Into a Postseason Contender.
In evaluating performance, I tend to get lost in deep-dive research. I do find a lot of relevant statistical information by going under the surface for stats, and that can be informative and valuable. But there is a downside. At times I’m guilty of making things too...
Bernie: The Blues Are Winning. They Are Fun To Watch. This Is Good. Don’t Worry About The Analytics.
As many of you know, I’m a numbers nerd. A stat geek. A hopeless analytics addict. If I had a nickname, it would be “Metric” Miklasz. And at times all of this data is just a little boring, even for me. There’s truth and value in the process that determines – pardon...
Bernie On The Blues: A Renewed Team Spirit. A Recharged Power Play. A Resurgence On The Ice.
The Blues are a resurgent 11-6-1 since sacking coach Craig Berube after a loss to Detroit on Dec. 12. We should hold off before portraying interim coach Drew Bannister as the new Scotty Bowman, but the Blues are better since the change. Under Berube the Blues were...
Bernie Bits! A Potpourri Of Notes. Hitting To All Fields. Information. Speculation. Happy Talk. Mini-Rants. Predictions.
BERNIE BITS Predictions for 2024 I will turn 65 on Feb. 15. I will write many words and stress my voice by hollering for hours and hours on the radio. I will subscribe to too many sports-data sites. I will not watch the NBA until the postseason gets underway. I will...
Pucks with Panger – Episode 4 – 2023
In the latest “Pucks with Panger” Martin talks to Darren Pang about his emotional return to Enterprise Center, Bedard’s crazy goal, the #StlBlues under Drew Bannister, and some Winter Classic thoughts.
Bernie Bits! Holiday Dreaming, Blues Awaken, Cotton Bowl Picks, Jayson Tatum Is Evolving, Is Sonny Gray Overrated, Concern Over Mizzou Hoops and KC Chiefs Troubles Continue.
BERNIE BITS Hitting some fungoes while patiently waiting for the Cardinals to sign or otherwise acquire a couple of relievers to upgrade their bullpen … Five things jump out about the Blues since Drew Bannister took over as interim coach after the sacking of Craig...
Bernie On The Blues: Robert Thomas Is Coming Of Age — And Coming On With His Best NHL Season.
Robert Thomas has been a Blue for so long, it’s easy to forget that he’s still only 24 years old. He was a mere lad of 19 when the Blues won the Stanley Cup in ‘19, getting his name engraved on the chalice in his first NHL season. That’s special considering the vast...
Bernie Bits: Still The Blues, Local NFL Stars, Coach Drinkwitz, Sonny Gray, Bradley Beal, Quality Starts + More.
BERNIE BITS! Interim coach Drew Bannister was behind the bench for two consecutive wins after taking over for the ousted Craig Berube. It was a nice restart for the Blues but nothing unusual. Teams often get an immediate bounce after changing coaches. Bannister...
Bernie: Blues Fans Booed Jordan Kyrou, Sending A Message That He Needed To Hear. It Can Help Him Grow Up.
Blues fans censured Jordan Kyrou on Thursday night at Enterprise Center. They booed him before the game. They booed him during the game. It went on for three periods. The only mercy: no booing in overtime … that’s because there was no OT. The Blues responded to the...