The 2015-2016 Blues Playoff Discussion Thread

[Dbrownss]

jake the snake is ready to roll

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Awww tears.....

 

[Brian39]

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Awww tears.....

In other news, the Sun did in fact rise this morning and is expected to set again this evening.

 

[Evocable Manager]

Why do I feel like its gonna be Allen? It should be Elliott. Right? I'm not wrong, am I?

 

[Brian39]

Why do I feel like its gonna be Allen? It should be Elliott. Right? I'm not wrong, am I?

You feel that way because being a fan of this team has programmed you to expect the worst in the most critical times. They should obviously start Elliott, but panicking and starting Allen would be such a 'Blues in spring' thing to do.

 

[TheDizee]

NBC will be livid if nashville wins

 

[Borderbluesfan]

You feel that way because being a fan of this team has programmed you to expect the worst in the most critical times. They should obviously start Elliott, but panicking and starting Allen would be such a 'Blues in spring' thing to do.

Well, looks like Hitch made the right decision, lol. Now if he had only pulled Allen against Minnesota last year, it might have been different last year, lol.

 

[Evocable Manager]

WCF, welcome.
Nashville/San Jose, your next.

 

[TheDizee]

Sun 5/15, 8pm: SJS/NSH @ STL | NBCSN, CBC, TVA Sports

Tue 5/17, 8pm: SJS/NSH @ STL | NBCSN, CBC, TVA Sports

Thu 5/19, TBD: STL @ SJS/NSH | NBCSN, CBC, TVA Sports

Sat 5/21, 7:15pm: STL @ SJS/NSH | NBC, CBC, TVA Sports

*Mon 5/23, 8pm: SJS/NSH @ STL | NBCSN, CBC, TVA Sports

*Wed 5/25, TBD: STL @ SJS/NSH | NBCSN, CBC, TVA Sports

*Fri 5/27, 8pm: SJS/NSH @ STL | NBCSN, CBC, TVA Sports

all times est

 

[StarsFan1980]

To all Blues fans - I just wanted to say congratulations. I've been to all 4 games in Dallas and have read these forums in between. I think my Stars are still at the start of a nice run if we can put a few things defensively together but no doubt overall you guys were the better team this series. I thought we might could steal it but today wasn't our day. Elliot is a beast and has been the entire series (outside of game 6). Enjoyed watching you play and enjoyed meeting your fans. Best of luck going forward. Incredibly disappointed tonight but would love to take another shot next season. Best of luck and hope you guys bring the Cup home.

 

[Total Bender]

To all Blues fans - I just wanted to say congratulations. I've been to all 4 games in Dallas and have read these forums in between. I think my Stars are still at the start of a nice run if we can put a few things defensively together but no doubt overall you guys were the better team this series. I thought we might could steal it but today wasn't our day. Elliot is a beast and has been the entire series (outside of game 6). Enjoyed watching you play and enjoyed meeting your fans. Best of luck going forward. Incredibly disappointed tonight but would love to take another shot next season. Best of luck and hope you guys bring the Cup home.

Great first post... welcome. Great series and you're right... the stars are a couple pieces away and I think could have won this series with Seguin. You guys took a big step this year and will only get better moving forward.

 

[Borderbluesfan]

You feel that way because being a fan of this team has programmed you to expect the worst in the most critical times. They should obviously start Elliott, but panicking and starting Allen would be such a 'Blues in spring' thing to do.

To all Blues fans - I just wanted to say congratulations. I've been to all 4 games in Dallas and have read these forums in between. I think my Stars are still at the start of a nice run if we can put a few things defensively together but no doubt overall you guys were the better team this series. I thought we might could steal it but today wasn't our day. Elliot is a beast and has been the entire series (outside of game 6). Enjoyed watching you play and enjoyed meeting your fans. Best of luck going forward. Incredibly disappointed tonight but would love to take another shot next season. Best of luck and hope you guys bring the Cup home.

My son, stationed at Ft. Hood, attended game 2 and game 5 in Dallas when the Blues won and had nothing but good things to say about Dallas fans. He wore his Blues gear and was sitting among Dallas fans, but he said that they were good sports and appreciated good hockey. Dallas fans and Blues fans have a lot in common, we appreciate good hockey when we see it!!! Great series, Dallas gave the Blues a great series!!!

 

[elkranio]

Sun 5/15, 8pm: SJS/NSH @ STL | NBCSN, CBC, TVA Sports

Tue 5/17, 8pm: SJS/NSH @ STL | NBCSN, CBC, TVA Sports

Thu 5/19, TBD: STL @ SJS/NSH | NBCSN, CBC, TVA Sports

Sat 5/21, 7:15pm: STL @ SJS/NSH | NBC, CBC, TVA Sports

*Mon 5/23, 8pm: SJS/NSH @ STL | NBCSN, CBC, TVA Sports

*Wed 5/25, TBD: STL @ SJS/NSH | NBCSN, CBC, TVA Sports

*Fri 5/27, 8pm: SJS/NSH @ STL | NBCSN, CBC, TVA Sports

all times est

No early games? Bummer.

 

[EastonBlues22]

You know your wife is a keeper when she bakes you cookies to celebrate your favorite team's win and the first batch comes out looking like this:

 

[LGB51]

You know your wife is a keeper when she bakes you cookies to celebrate your favorite team's win and the first batch comes out looking like this:

That is amazing

My wife just asked me how many games left lol, but she's a good sport when it comes to the Blues or the Red Sox in the playoffs. She just knows nothing about sports, but to her credit she does make attempts to learn and ask questions.

 

[Bluesin7]

I think I have a problem with reading the blackhawks board and their very salty posts about us winning and just smiling

 

[BlueDream]

You know your wife is a keeper when she bakes you cookies to celebrate your favorite team's win and the first batch comes out looking like this:

Perfect amount of cookies to spell your favorite player, "Troy Brouwer!" Missed opportunity by the Mrs.

 

[EastonBlues22]

Perfect amount of cookies to spell your favorite player, "Troy Brouwer!" Missed opportunity by the Mrs.

Don't give her any ideas. She has enough ammo already.

 

[Old Blueser]

so any theories on what's wrong with Tarasenko? I gotta think he's hurt. Right now he's little more than decoy out there.

Thank goodness for Robby Fabbri.

I am also having a really hard time seeing Backes not wearing a Blues jersey next year...but he's long been my favorite

 

[Stealth JD]

Wow...Sunday start? That's awesome...boys will get a couple of extra, well-deserved days of rest.

 

[Evocable Manager]

So, Nashville or San Jose?
Personally, because Central strength, I'm rooting for Nashville.

 

[erderuft]

So, Nashville or San Jose?
Personally, because Central strength, I'm rooting for Nashville.

Also rooting for Nashville. Better rivalry, plus always rooting a little bit extra for Jax. Hope he makes the conf finals as well. But no longer.

 

[Brian39]

So, Nashville or San Jose?
Personally, because Central strength, I'm rooting for Nashville.

I'm hoping for Nashville, but I think it'll be San Jose.

 

[Bluesfan54]

so any theories on what's wrong with Tarasenko? I gotta think he's hurt. Right now he's little more than decoy out there.

Thank goodness for Robby Fabbri.

I am also having a really hard time seeing Backes not wearing a Blues jersey next year...but he's long been my favorite

Maybe the other team is doing a really good defensive job on Tarasenko. Like the Blues did to Benn, and Toews, and Kane.

 

[ManyIdeas]

Sunday start is cool. I hope it's nashville, because damn I hate late starts.

 

[pricer502]

Is it just me or will the strength of our opponent decrease each round? That doesn't mean it will get easier to win......
You could make an argument to rank them like this:

1. Chicago
2. Dallas
3. Nashville/San Jose
4. Pitt/Tampa

With home ice the remaining rounds and an extra days rest on our next opponet this is shaping up nicely for the Blues. They need to take advantage of this golden opportunity!