The Blues’ season is underway. It’s time for me to start Rolling Four Lines: FIRST LINE A new hockey season. The Blues’ first game. And right out the chute, two goals for David Perron. But of course. Just put two more in his basket. Add it to his...
The Blues open their new season on Saturday night at Colorado, and here’s hoping for better health and better hockey by a team that must reestablish its working-class identity. Here’s hoping for fewer injuries and disruptions. Here’s hoping for a team that returns to...
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...
The Blues didn’t make a move at the NHL trade deadline, and that’s because they made their move before the deadline. Disposing of a seven-game winless streak and an onerous load of frustration, the Blues took on Vegas and grabbed a win. Next came a two-night tussle...
I’m tired of writing about the Blues. That’s because it’s so tiring to watch the Blues. Just about every game is the same: the Blues strain to score as much as a single goal. It’s an ordeal to score a goal. Scientists can develop a vaccine easier than the Blues can...
The Blues experienced more failure and frustration during their weekend visit to Colorado, losing back-to-back games by one goal. It was 3-2 on Friday, 2-1 on Saturday and a 48-hour dive in the division standings. The Blues are tied with San Jose for fifth place and...
FIVE MINUTES FOR SCRIBING: The Blues’ winless streak stretched to five games (0-2-3) Wednesday night in Los Angeles, with the Kings pouncing on the snoozing visitors for an early 3-0 lead. Final score: 4-1. Final verdict: “We were soft,” coach Craig...
Now that the Blues have returned home from a largely successful 4-0-2 trip to the Golden State, may I have permission to talk about this team’s admirable display of resiliency and adaptability? I’m not organizing a parade, or anything. Probably wouldn’t be able to do...
5 Minutes For Scribing: The Blues’ registry of problems is expanding. Their troubles are brewing and swirling and seemingly about to boil. These are hard times for the Blues on multiple fronts. This goes beyond the usual level of expressing concern about lines,...
