NHL '14/'15 Thread
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Jagger69
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Yeah man Lehtera has been a real strong addition to the Blues this year, both scoring and setting up plays. I really thought we were taking a big step back when Sobotka left us for the KHL but the big Finn has been awesome. Don't see many natural hat tricks anymore so that was cool. Kinda feel bad for Buffalo though. Man, they are really just a terrible team. I almost felt sorry for them when we scored 3 goals on a 5-minute power play in the 3rd. Just not enough mature talent there to be competitive.
Jagger69
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Although the Blues were able to take care of Nashville last night 4-3 at Scottrade, I must say that I am super-impressed with the Predators and their new style of play. They backcheck like crazy, push the puck up-ice, have good team speed and great goaltending with Rinne. Also, this young kid Forsberg is a special talent....really has a quick shot. They will be heard from in the West before it's all said and done.
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Hawks looked awful against Detroit last night. Three turnovers in your own zone leading to three goals. That's just sloppy. Coach Q deservedly sat Versteeg and Kane for extended periods after their mistakes. Chicago was just completely out classed in that game.
This is a team trending in the wrong direction.
This is a team trending in the wrong direction.
Jagger69
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The Blues continued their winning ways with an impressive 4-1 win over the Caps on Saturday night at Scottrade. The STL line scored twice again as Lehtera and Schwartz both got their 7th of the year and Brian Elliott stopped 23 of 24 shots to improve the Blues to 12-4-1 overall and giving them 10 wins in their last 11 games. Big game on the road on Tuesday night against the Bruins. Should be a good one.
Yeah, I'm a bit shocked at their slow start. Maybe a bit of complacency overtaking Chicago? Truth is, it's still way early in the season and you know the Hawks will be in the equation at the end so I would expect a resurgence at some point but, yeah, they looked real bad Friday night.
Yeah, I'm a bit shocked at their slow start. Maybe a bit of complacency overtaking Chicago? Truth is, it's still way early in the season and you know the Hawks will be in the equation at the end so I would expect a resurgence at some point but, yeah, they looked real bad Friday night.
Hawks win 6-2 over the Stars. Spread the wealth with 6 different Hawks scoring. Kane line: Kane and Versteeg. Toews line - Toews and Saad. And the combo defenders Seabrook and Kieth both scored.
Now the dreaded circus road trip for two weeks. Week one hardest match should be in Vancouver.
Now the dreaded circus road trip for two weeks. Week one hardest match should be in Vancouver.
Jagger69
Three lullabies in an ancient tongue
I wondered if you'd show up at last. Nice win by the Bruins and a flat effort by the Blues. Not making excuses but when you play as sloppy as we did in our own (the cluster fuck between Elliott and Cole behind the Blues' net literally handed Bergeron the first goal) end against a team as good as Boston, you ain't winning. Plus Rask was a brick wall. We outshot y'all almost 2-1 and yet we got shutout. Need I say more? Hey....it happens. No time to worry...we get the Habs on their ice tomorrow night.
And I had Patrice Bergeron on the bench in fantasy as he scored yesterday. Patrice is not producing that much however.
Other C starting, Jonathon Toews, Nicklas Backstrom, and Brock Nelson.
Jagger I have your back up goalie Jake Allen starting.
Jagger69
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I could have scored the goal Bergeron was given. Ian Cole threw a blind pass in front of his own cage while Elliott was still in the trapezoid and Bergeron just flicked in into the empty net. It was the worst bonehead play of the year by the Blues. Allen is solid, doesn't give up many goals. Although he's only started 6 games, he's got 2 shutouts, his 1.67 GAA is second in the league and his .933 save % is 4th in the league. He'll be an all-star and #1 starter in a year or so.
In the league I'm in total points are averaged out by how many games played in a week so Allen once a week is helping me to a 4-2 record. Starting also is Ben Bishop and I have Roberto Luongo on the bench.
Jagger69
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Starting him against the Habs should be a good move. After the defensive breakdowns against Boston, Hitch will have the backline towing the line tomorrow night.
Jagger69
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Looks like Elliott's injury might be more serious than I first thought. Looks like Martin Brodeur is set to sign with the Blues.
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/hock...cle_cdf37879-09d3-59bd-9dcc-0fb1c657578b.html
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/hock...cle_cdf37879-09d3-59bd-9dcc-0fb1c657578b.html
Jagger69
Three lullabies in an ancient tongue
And so he does.
http://www.kmov.com/sports/Blues-sign-Brodeur-to-one-year-deal-284489481.html
This will be fascinating. If he's even 80% of what he used to be that's better than almost anyone else at 100%. Plus, he's going to be a powerful presence in the locker room and a great mentor for a young goalie like Jake Allen. I like the deal....little risk and a high upside.
http://www.kmov.com/sports/Blues-sign-Brodeur-to-one-year-deal-284489481.html
This will be fascinating. If he's even 80% of what he used to be that's better than almost anyone else at 100%. Plus, he's going to be a powerful presence in the locker room and a great mentor for a young goalie like Jake Allen. I like the deal....little risk and a high upside.
Jagger69
Three lullabies in an ancient tongue
Well we'll see. There are numerous examples of old goalies coming back for last hurrahs that went pretty well. Glenn Hall, Jacques Plante....hell, Ed Belfour played at a high level when he was 42 and he isn't near the goalie that Brodeur is. The Blues won't likely ask him to shoulder the major load of games. Allen willl be the main man until Elliott comes back....unless Brodeur plays lights out....then what??. If so, what happens once Elliott returns. If Brodeur plays well, he could be some serious trade bait toward the end of the season. Maybe the Blues will keep him all through the playoffs. Just his presence on the roster....a 3 time Stanley Cup champion, 4 time Vezina Trophy winner, future HOFer....I mean, a living legend playing side by side with your regular Joes has got to have an impact. No....this is a bold move by Doug Armstrong. They want a champion on this team and Brodeur is the man. We'll see how he plays between the pipes very shortly....likely this weekend. It could backfire but the upside is tremendous. Stay tuned for this....will make for great drama no matter what.
Jagger69
Three lullabies in an ancient tongue
Well I guess this thread is dying but until it's official I will keep posting. The Hawks schooled the Blues in Chitown last night. And for dessert, we get the magnificent Pekke Rinne and a rusty but pretty effective Martin Brodeur in Music City where we outshot the Preds by a significant margin but still managed to find a way to lose, 4-3. Not panicking....this is a rut in the road that happens to all teams so once we get Bouwmeester and Elliott back I"m sure we'll be in much better shape but right now it's pretty ugly. 
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