The Blues encountered the cranked-up New York Rangers on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden. After recovering from a two-goal deficit to volley for a 3-2 lead, the Blues succumbed to the Blueshirts’ third-period blitz, losing 5-3. I didn’t think the Blues would...
BERNIE BITS Good Monday to you … Opening statements: — Any win by the St. Louis Blues is made even happier when David Perron scores a goal. Or two goals. — The MLS is back with another season, and I enjoyed watching Sunday’s matches. Major League...
Even with the overtime loss at Montreal, the Blues completed their four-game road trip by claiming seven of a maximum eight points. That’s swell. We’ll take it. The tour concluded with a 4-1 victory at Philadelphia. The highlight was the net return of Jordan...
On Chris Pronger Night the Blues relaxed and watched the pregame ceremonies as No. 44 was raised to the girders of Enterprise Center. Someone forgot to set the alarm for the wakeup, and the boys took time to get ready for the competition. True to their collective...
Chris Pronger’s No. 44 will be retired into history on Monday night, permanently bedecked in the rafters at Enterprise Center. For sure it will be a beautiful sight and an official homecoming. But to truly honor Pronger and his playing style the banner should display...
It was another fabulous weekend for your St. Louis Blues, who responded to the slap-down loss at Pittsburgh by coming home to their peoples and delivering a one–two punch that felled the Washington Capitals (5-1) and the whiny Dallas Stars (2-1.) The Blues are good …...
In the 2019 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos invested a second-round pick, No. 42 overall, to select Missouri quarterback Drew Lock. Broncos GM John Elway was wowed by Lock’s big gun of a right arm and had visions of a franchise quarterback. Elway’s search for the new...
Injuries were a big storyline for the Blues last season, with a battered team straining to score goals and scrounge for wins during a 34-game stretch. From Feb. 4 through April 22, the Blues staggered to a 12-17-5 record and a .426 points percentage that ranked 27th...
Hey, there! Let’s Roll Four Lines … FIRST LINE Even with so many deductibles – as in injured players – the Blues have great health insurance. They just make a call to Springfield, Mass. and their emergencies are handled with urgency and expertise. It sort of makes...
