2017-2018 Blues Discussion Thread Part 2

[Ranksu]

 

[Stealth JD]

Thomas just released his story on the Blues interest in Jagr, and him likely going to Calgary (since confirmed):

http://www.stltoday.com/sports/hock...cle_a9fe9225-9326-54b1-abbd-8fe2dd39f71e.html

 

[KilmKostin]

Once we get Berglund and Steen back, there'd be a log jam in our top 9. Probably one of the main reasons he didn't sign, Calgary has more opportunity for him to play in the top six.

 

[TheBluePenguin]

Now I am sad I was really hoping to purchase a Jagr jersey with a note on it. I guess we hold out hope the kids can breakout and do not get me wrong I would love to see it. I just do not know what this team is going to be this year, I still think we can be better than last year but its going to take some luck IMO

 

[Linkens Mastery]

Looks like Jagr was offered the same from the Blues as the Flames (1Mil+1Mil Bonuses) but Jagr declined for the Flames.

 

[hockeywiz542]

 

[Oberyn]

Imagine if we signed Jagr and didn't trade Lehtera. Could've iced a line of Jaskin-Lehtera-Jagr. You'd think the game was being played in slow motion watching those three skate together.

 

[Falco Lombardi]

Wow Tage Thompson beat out Blais for the last spot

 

[Oberyn]

I'm honestly shocked that Blais got sent down after the preseason he just had. Also, Kostin is apparently injured again.

 

[Linkens Mastery]

https://www.nhl.com/blues/news/blues-have-23-man-roster-set-for-opening-night/c-291509958

Ok why in the hell is Blais getting sent down????

 

[Splatter]

I was certain Blais made it. Wow. Great for Megan, Tage, and Dunn.

 

[PiggySmalls]

Wow Tage Thompson beat out Blais for the last spot

Well I don’t see it. I’m hoping he was just sent down in paper and once Bergie’s LTIR kicks in they will have the room to bring him up.

 

[Daley Tarasenkshow]

Really thought Blais did enough to earn a spot, but his time will come at some point this season.

 

[Vladys Gumption]

Genuinely surprised to see Thompson stay and Blais go. Not really sure how to take that. They've been pumping Blais' tires all camp and playing him consistently in the top six. Wonder what will happen with Kostin when he gets healthy. Obviously him being hurt isn't good, but at least it doesn't appear to be his shoulder. The Blues site lists it as lower body.

Edit: Looks like Kostin is listed as a non-roster injured player. I assume that means he'll rehab with the team and then go down to the AHL when healthy?

Looks like Dunn made it as well. Walman to the AHL. Based on my limited viewings of both this preseason I think that's the right call.

 

[Oberyn]

Well I don’t see it. I’m hoping he was just sent down in paper and once Bergie’s LTIR kicks in they will have the room to bring him up.

I believe the 23 man roster is already accounting for the injured players.

 

[Stopsight]

Weird move sending Blais down, but they could potentially play Tage for some games, send him down and bring Blais up

 

[Splatter]

https://www.nhl.com/blues/news/blues-have-23-man-roster-set-for-opening-night/c-291509958

I count 23, not including IR. I'm sure Klim goes down as soon as he is healthy.

 

[Blanick]

Jr just tweeted that Kostin is only out 7 -10 days so at least it is short term.

 

[Linkens Mastery]

Blais not making it is gonna bother me all day, he outplayed multiple players who made the roster (including Sunqvist, Thompson, and PRV, maybe even Kostin). There is absolutely no reason he got sent down.

 

[Oberyn]

Blais not making it is gonna bother me all day, he outplayed multiple players who made the roster (including Sunqvist, Thompson, and PRV, maybe even Kostin). There is absolutely no reason he got sent down.

Don't think Kostin counts as part of the 23 man roster. He'll likely be assigned to the AHL when he's cleared to go.

I'm guessing they didn't want to waive Sundqvist or Paajarvi. I'm also surprised that Thompson made it over Blais so we'll see how that plays out.

 

[tfriede2]

Count me in as someone who is perplexed by Blais being sent down - he's a top 6 player. TT did not deserve a spot over him, but, I'm not going to dwell on it. Blais will get some NHL time this season, likely when TT is eventually sent down.

They did, however, make the right call in Dunn v. Walman. Walman just isn't ready yet.

 

[Vladys Gumption]

Don't think Kostin counts as part of the 23 man roster. He'll likely be assigned to the AHL when he's cleared to go.

I'm guessing they didn't want to waive Sundqvist or Paajarvi. I'm also surprised that Thompson made it over Blais so we'll see how that plays out.

I wouldn't want to waive Paajarvi either. Frankly, he should be playing every day over the likes of Thorburn and Upshall for sure. Stick him on the fourth and let him create havoc on the forecheck with his speed.

 

[Vladys Gumption]

Granted it's Strickland, but he's saying it looks like Jaskin "claimed RW spot with Schenn and Schwartz." Yuck, yuck, yuck.

 

[Oberyn]

I wouldn't want to waive Paajarvi either. Frankly, he should be playing every day over the likes of Thorburn and Upshall for sure. Stick him on the fourth and let him create havoc on the forecheck with his speed.

Oh for sure, if we had to waive someone my first choice would be Thorburn.

 

[shpongle falls]

I'm shocked Blais didn't make the team although I'm sure he'll get his chance soon enough. I'm excited to see how Thompson does though.