Everybody who claims to be a hockey expert is expecting and demanding the bewildered Blues management group to make a trade, and make it happen soon. One would think this would be an obvious way to go. With the team missing their three top forwards in T.J. Oshie (broken ankle), David Perron and Andy McDonald (concussions), there is no question the Blues are hurting for … [Read more...] about Why the St. Louis Blues Don’t Need to Make a Major Trade
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2010–2011 St. Louis Blues Preview
It’s that time of year again!!! The air is getting colder, and the sweaters are coming out. The hockey sweaters that is. From now until Opening Day of the NHL 2010 season, look out for new division previews, new in depth team outlooks, and big predictions and prognostications of the glorious season to come. Today, we take a look at the St. Louis Blues, and what to expect for … [Read more...] about 2010–2011 St. Louis Blues Preview
Midwest Swing Sweet 16 Edition
The Quenneville Effect
By Paul M. Banks When Denis Savard was fired from his position as Head Coach of the Chicago Blackhawks coach just four games into this season, many people criticized the decision. Most were ubercritical about the timing. Savard was a sentimental fan favorite despite a 1-2-1 record on the young season. Today however, the decision to insert Joel Quenneville in place of “Savvy” … [Read more...] about The Quenneville Effect
Q & A with Coach Q.
Paul M. Banks interviews Joel Quenneville Quenneville talked about the team's recent skid, following the franchise record winning streak that preceeded it... “I think the whole process is going to be good for us, during that stretch pucks were going in for us left and right, but lately they’re all low scoring affairs and we have to be ready to play that game because … [Read more...] about Q & A with Coach Q.