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 I’m trying to recover and restore many of the loose-end thoughts that are floating around in my brain. So let’s see if I can reconnect the headwires … 1. Hey, what about the Dominican Winter League? Two Cardinals legends, Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina,...
A sacred annual tradition in sportswriting – at least for columnists who don’t feel like working and want something easy – is to tap out a “Give Thanks” column that fits the holiday spirit and fills a column space. With that in mind, I’ll join in. But this is...
Only one thing surprises me about the decision made by St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong to fire coach Drew Bannister to clear the way for the hiring Jim Montgomery: that this move surprised anyone at all. It was an obvious, smart, logical and easy shakeup by...
If Blues GM Doug Armstrong believes Jim Montgomery would be the best coach for the Blues as the NHL season moves into the holiday season, then he should do the deed, go ahead, and make the hockey club better. Take care of the beloved Blues. Would it be harsh to...
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...
St. Louisans Jayson Tatum and Matthew Tkachuk are halfway there. A hockey player who skates for a team in Florida and a basketball player who hoops for Boston have a lot in common. Chaminade Prep in St. Louis is the tie that binds them. The Eagles have just about...
BERNIE BITS! It happened early this time. As usual, the Cardinals have a preposterously rickety outfield carousel that keeps spinning, breaking down, and causing problems. Tommy Edman’s left wrist isn’t cooperating, so he’s been categorized as doubtful for the...
The Blues are out of town for a five-game road trip, and they could return to St. Louis as a different team. Their playoff hopes could be alive, if not well. Or a dead-end journey could all but seal their demise. This is a middle-pack team but the stakes are high. The...