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Bernie: Under Intense Pressure, Jordan Binnington Goes Into Boston For Another Huge Game. And Wins Again.

Bernie: Under Intense Pressure, Jordan Binnington Goes Into Boston For Another Huge Game. And Wins Again.

Feb 21, 2025

I don’t want to exaggerate … OK, I’ll exaggerate. In reading and listening to the coverage of the Four Nations Face-Off Tournament, I was fascinated by the sweeping criticism of Team Canada goaltender Jordan Binnington. It was so widespread and withering, I had to ask...
Bernie’s Blues Review: A Look At The Turnaround Engineered By New Coach Jim Montgomery

Bernie’s Blues Review: A Look At The Turnaround Engineered By New Coach Jim Montgomery

Jan 2, 2025

When the Blues trucked the Chicago Blackhawks in a forceful 6-2 takeover of Wrigley Field on New Year’s Eve, the victory reaffirmed something that we should have known by now. Which is … The Blues are a different team since the vivacious Jim Montgomery took over as...
Bernie Bits! Notes and Opinions on the Blues, the Cardinals, Former Cardinals, Brady Cook, and Missouri Football.

Bernie Bits! Notes and Opinions on the Blues, the Cardinals, Former Cardinals, Brady Cook, and Missouri Football.

Oct 21, 2024

BERNIE BITS Good afternoon! Good evening! I was in the mood to get to the keyboard to manufacture some Bernie Bits for you today … 1. The St. Louis Blues are off to a good start at 4-2-0, and while it’s too early to put a hard focus on the state of the NHL standings,...
Bernie: Can The Hopeful Blues Return To The Playoffs In 2025? Probably Not, But This Is An Intriguing Team.

Bernie: Can The Hopeful Blues Return To The Playoffs In 2025? Probably Not, But This Is An Intriguing Team.

Oct 8, 2024

The Blues begin a new adventure on Tuesday afternoon in Seattle, opening the 2024-2025 season at a faraway destination. But the goal is in clear view and easy to see: stay within close range in the postseason chase and find their way back to a spot in the Stanley Cup...
Bernie Bits! Buzz About Jack Flaherty, Victor Scott II, Aaron Donald, Blues, SLU Hoops, Cards Rotation + Much More.

Bernie Bits! Buzz About Jack Flaherty, Victor Scott II, Aaron Donald, Blues, SLU Hoops, Cards Rotation + Much More.

Mar 15, 2024

IT’S FRIDAY TIME FOR BERNIE BITS!  I hope you are doing well, and gearing up for a fun weekend. Get your NCAA Tournament brackets out. It’s almost go time. TRACKING VICTOR SCOTT II Cardinals manager Oli Marmol is impressed with the professionalism and...
Bernie: Another Win For The Blues. Goaltenders Jordan Binnington and Joel Hofer Are Doing Their Best To Save The Season.

Bernie: Another Win For The Blues. Goaltenders Jordan Binnington and Joel Hofer Are Doing Their Best To Save The Season.

Mar 13, 2024

(Note: this column has been updated to include the Blues’ win over the Kings on Wednesday at Enterprise Center. The stats have been updated as well.) The Blues have received championship-caliber goaltending this season. Jordan Binnington and Joel Hofer have done...
Bernie: An Improved Power Play and Sharp Goaltending Have Turned The Blues Into a Postseason Contender.

Bernie: An Improved Power Play and Sharp Goaltending Have Turned The Blues Into a Postseason Contender.

Feb 13, 2024

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.

Bernie: The Blues Are Winning. They Are Fun To Watch. This Is Good. Don’t Worry About The Analytics.

Jan 30, 2024

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.

Bernie On The Blues: A Renewed Team Spirit. A Recharged Power Play. A Resurgence On The Ice.

Jan 25, 2024

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...
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