All Entries Tagged With: "Jaroslav Halak"
A Season Defining Weekend for the Blues
The most critical weekend of the season kicks off tonight at Scottrade Center. The St. Louis Blues (24-20-8, 56 Points) are playing host to the Minnesota Wild(28-20-5, 61 Points) Friday before heading to hockey god’s country for the second half of the home and home set Saturday. An eight point swing is on the line [...]
Blues Gameday: One More in Florida
Times are getting tougher and the St. Louis Blues (23-20-8, 54 Points) must rise to the occasion and take down a “never say die” Florida Panthers (23-23-6, 52 Points) outfit fighting for their playoff lives as well. If you thought the game on Sunday had an unusually high sense of urgency for an inter-conference match [...]
A Small Step in the Right Direction for the Blues | Blues vs. Bolts Gameday
That’s One Kudos to the St. Louis Blues. Though they played a fairly sloppy game at times with the Edmonton Oilers they displayed the most resiliency they have in a month. When Edmonton pushed early and piled on the shots, the Blues bent and never really broke. When scoring chances came, they finished them. Hits [...]
Not So Hot January | Blues vs. Avs Gamenotes | Is Erik Johnson Really Trade Bait?
January’s Missed Opportunity The month of January is proving to be a new low point for the St. Louis Blues. After a successful battle through a depth deprived December, the Blues looked forward to a big opportunity in the new year. Roman Polak was back. Long term injuries to key forwards could clear up. The [...]
Gameday Notes: Central Division Blue Battle | More on Nabakov & Waivers (Updated)
The St. Louis Blues (22-17-7, 51 Points) wrap up their week long three game homestand against another Central Division rival, the Columbus Blue Jackets (22-20-5, 49 Points). This is a pivotal contest for the Note. They sit just two points ahead of Columbus who occupies 13th place who is just one point ahead of 14th [...]
Questioning The Cornerstone? | Major Injury Update & Trade Ramifications | Claim Nabakov?
Just Saying… Erik Johnson Some days Erik Johnson just can’t win for losing. In the Blues 4-3 OT loss to the Evil Empire the brain vapor miscues began and ended with the top pick in 2006 Patrick Eaves game opening goal came on a quick feed by Henrik Zetterberg from the far wall to the [...]
Gameday Notes: Blues Hope to Jump on Down Red Wings | Nabakov Connection?
The St. Louis Blues (22-17-6, 50 points) and Detroit Red Wings (28-12-6, 62 points) meet for their fourth of six matchups this season. The Central Division rivals are battling injuries to key personnel and striving to overcome them with AHL filler plugging gaps. The recalled warm bodies will likely not determine the outcome of the [...]
Oshie’s Return Sparks 2-1 Win Over LA | McDonald Skates | Trade Rumor Variables
What A Difference An Oshie Makes There is no “I” in “Team”, but there is a “me”. Meaning it takes individuals knowing their job and executing plays within their role. Not taking on the opponent like a counter productive one man show. Last night’s 2-1 St. Louis Blues victory over the Los Angeles Kings is [...]
Sharks Claim Wellwood from Blues | Oshie Returns vs. Kings | Halak v Quick Part 2
Goodbye Mr. Wellwood Who knew there would be such a high demand for NHL castoffs who become KHL castoffs? First Marek Svatos packed up his game and crossed the Atlantic to play for the St. Louis Blues. He didn’t survive the waiver wire as the Nashville Predators claimed the former 30 goal scorer. With the [...]
A Dismal Night in San Jose for the Blues
Just as the St. Louis Blues were hungry to end their prolonged skid in LA, so too were the San Jose Sharks last night. Their circumstance s were a little more dire as the offensive juggernaut had dropped six in a row. With the flu making the rounds through the visiting locker room the Sharks [...]
Blues Hope To Prolong Sharks Skid
A solid 3-1 win Thursday over the LA Kings righted the ship for one day. On Saturday, the St. Louis Blues go back to work for the final game of three in four days. The San Jose Sharks are the final California opponent on the trip. Will a tangible on ice response to the Thornton/Perron [...]
Blues Back to Back Recap + Bluenotes
Just like night and day, the St. Louis Blues performances against the Anaheim Ducks and LA Kings were very different. The 7-4 loss to the Ducks was a perpetuation of the same trends miring the Blues below the waterline. Great stretches of play where little playing was to be found. Far too many passengers on [...]
Blues Blow Another One | Big Test Coming in California | Bluenotes: McRae & Wellwood
Two Breakdowns Do Blues In In the St. Louis Blues 4-3 loss to the Phoenix Coyotes it was two lapses in play that tore away two points in a key match-up for playoff positioning. After a fairly well played opening 20 minutes the Blues came out lame yet again. The Yotes pushed the pace and [...]
Western Conference Round Table
Over the Holidays I conducted a Q&A session with several bloggers covering Western Conference clubs for various websites. Engaging several points of view to gain a better understanding of the tougher of the NHL’s two conferences. The Panel Josh Sargent (@Josh_Sargent)- Minnesota Wild correspondent for NHLHotStove.com. Andy Ajer (@FightNightAtJoe) – Detroit Red Wings blogger. Runs [...]
Blues Look To Rebound Against Coyotes
*Reminder: Game starts at 8:00pm. FSMW & KMOX 1120 AM will still carry the game. Just a little dancing around Versus blackout rules. – The Phoenix Coyotes (19-13-9, 47 points) were just in town for a New Year’s Eve party, but make their second and final appearance at Scottrade Center. Did the players only closed [...]
Streaky Blues Fall to Rangers 2-1
If it’s not one thing it’s another. The cliche applies well to the St. Louis Blues. The culprit in Saturday night’s 2-1 loss to the New York Rangers was the power play. Lethargic zone entry and substandard passing led to no conversions in six man advantages. The first period was slop straight from a Grant’s [...]
Blues Gameday: Rangers Come To Scottrade
The St. Louis Blues (20-13-6, 46 points) return to Scottrade Center to take on the New York Rangers (24-15-3, 51 points). Last Meeting November 7th, 2010 – Blues won 2-0 at Madison Square Garden Last time the two clubs met was the final victory in the seven game winning streak that gave the Blues a [...]
Dangerous Trends as Blues Lose 6-5 to Leafs
Losing a pair of games in the wake of a five game winning streak may hardly cause a ripple with some. For the St. Louis Blues however, it’s a warning sign. Not the red hexagaon with “HALAK” in white letters. It’s one of those on-ramp signs to the interstate saying “Wrong Way”. There should be [...]
Blues Top Preds | Blackhawks Up Next | Schwartz & Tarasenko 2011 WJC Debuts
After defeating the Nashville Predators 2-0 on Sunday attention turned to the Chicago Blackhawks making their way down I-55 for a Tuesday tussle. The Blues carry in a three game winning streak, but the Hawks do one better and put their four game winning streak on the line. Yet another important Central Division match up [...]
Predators Goal Drought Continues in 2-0 Loss to the Blues
Dear Santa, I know that Christmas is over, but I really want to ask for one more present. Can we please get the Predators some offense? They have been really good guys, but this inability to score goals is getting on everyone’s nerves, and frankly, I don’t think they can keep up their sunny disposition. [...]
