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 BITS READING TIME, 5 MINUTES: Ryan O’Reilly being chosen as the Blues’ new team captain is not only the most predictable and obvious thing ever — but it’s also the perfect choice. But is O’Reilly? really the “new” captain? In title, sure. But even though...
