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...
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...
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...
Blues coach Craig Berube is on point when he snarls out words like soft, dumb and fragile in describing his docile team’s state of mind and state of play. It’s actually funny, to be honest. When the scowling Chief goes in front of the Zoom camera after the Blues...
BERNIE BITS Let’s begin by checking in on a some former Cardinals: Albert Pujols, 41, is moving deeper into the unavoidable decline phase that’s part of the unforgiving aging process for athletes. In his 41 plate appearances for the Angels, Pujols is batting .231,...
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...
The Blues are batty as could be. We never know what to expect from these moody Blues, a team that goes ‘round the bend and back again. Their season is an adventurous loop-de-loop, fraught with difficulty and danger and recovery. Why do they do this? There is no...
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...
