Thank you for everything, Ryan O’Reilly. Good luck, Vladimir Tarasenko. And a round of enthusiastic applause for Blues manager Doug Armstrong. He’s making trades without blinking, or lapsing into sentimental bunkum that would leave the Blues drifting deeper into...
Who won the trade? My answer: That’s a stupid question. In the belated fulfillment of a trade request that caused controversy and a considerable amount of caterwauling, the Blues gave Vladimir Tarasenko a ticket to midtown Manhattan for the opportunity to find a new...
The Blues are on break until returning to game action on Feb. 11. They’re having a good rest, which kind of describes the intensity of their effort in recent weeks. The Note is 23-25-3 for a points percentage (.480) that ranks 25th among the 32 NHL teams. They swerved...
The Blues opened the season by winning their first three games. Unexpectedly, and without warning, they proceeded to lose their next eight. And just when you were ready to throw in the Towel, man, the Blues have performed a commendable impersonation of the 1976-1977...
BERNIE BITS Could Our Town’s Bradley Beal be on the move, to the Los Angeles Lakers? I doubt it. And I’ll explain. But the Washington Wizards star shooting guard is drawing speculation in the trade-rumor mill. Speaking on “The Crossover” podcast, Sports Illustrated...
This time the Blues were in charge of the rodeo. They came with a disruptive forecheck, made sure to seal off the neutral zone, stayed on the puck, won the tactical match, and all but snipped the laces of the boots worn by Colorado’s speed skaters. The real, true...
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...
After spending more time with their comfy-home pillows and catching some rest, the Blues put on their boots Thursday night and returned for a 5-1 victory over the Calgary Flames at Enterprise Center. Let’s roll four lines … FIRST LINE: After getting truncheoned in...
