Around The NHL Discussion 2018-2019 - Part III

[LGB]

Hate to admit it, but maybe the only guy hotter than Tarasenko right now is Patrick Kane. Up to a 17 game point streak and basically dragging the Hawks back from the dead.

 

[ItsOnlytheRiver]

Things are once again going the Blues way tonight thus far.

 

[Vincenzo Arelliti]

Hate to admit it, but maybe the only guy hotter than Tarasenko right now is Patrick Kane. Up to a 17 game point streak and basically dragging the Hawks back from the dead.

Kane has always been the next tier of superstar. But it’s nice to see Tarasenko convincing people that he’s in the tier below that.

 

[Dbrownss]

Hate to admit it, but maybe the only guy hotter than Tarasenko right now is Patrick Kane. Up to a 17 game point streak and basically dragging the Hawks back from the dead.

Has Nikita Kucherov transcended onto another plane of existence?

Kane is more impressive imo. If he were to get hurt, the Hawks would sink like a rock. If Kuch went down...Tampa would still clown pound teams

 

[Ted Hoffman]

When looking at the NHL scoreboard the last month or so, does anyone else feel like the guy on Caddyshack playing the round of his life in a thunderstorm?

I keep thinking of Kermit the Frog in Muppet Treasure Island when he's putting on a fantastic display of swordsmanship, and Long John Silver [Tim Curry] is staring at him incredulously the entire time. We're Kermit, and we haven't hit the point where Silver finally exclaims "excuse me!" and Kermit's sword goes flying, leaving him totally unarmed.

 

[Dbrownss]

Kane has always been the next tier of superstar. But it’s nice to see Tarasenko convincing people that he’s in the tier below that.

It's crazy. We've been amazed at Oriellys streaks....but Vladi can go almost 2ppg over streaks. He truly is the offensive juggernaut on our team

 

[ItsOnlytheRiver]

Nashville is getting dominated by Vegas.

 

[simon IC]

Spooner for Gagner. I have to reiterate that I can't believe we were talking to Boston about Spooner a few years ago. I am so glad we dodged that bullet!

 

[The Note]

Nashville is getting dominated by Vegas.

Barring a trade for Duchene/Panarin/Stone I’d be mildly surprised if Nashville makes a deep run. After their hot start they haven’t been anything special.

 

[Default]

Winnipeg isn't very impressive right now either.

 

[Novacain]

Assuming Vegas doesn't blow it, we will be 8 behind Nashville with 4 games in hand. That is interesting.

 

[ScratchCatFever]

Carolina bumped Pittsburgh from the second WC spot with their win over Dallas. Wouldn't mind seeing them sneak in, I've always liked them as organization even going back to the Whale Tail days. Though it was painful watching Brindamour and Weight help them hoist the cup when they went on their run in '06. I would be curious/nauseated to see the list of former Blues who went on to win a cup with another franchise, I know it's a long one.

 

[EastonBlues22]

Spooner for Gagner. I have to reiterate that I can't believe we were talking to Boston about Spooner a few years ago. I am so glad we dodged that bullet!

He may have been offered to the Blues, but I'm still convinced the Blues never had any serious interest in him. He was almost the antithesis of a Hitchcock player. It just wasn't going to happen.

If I could have put money on Spooner being traded away from Edmonton once Hitchcock was hired, I would have.

 

[Reality Czech]

I keep thinking of Kermit the Frog in Muppet Treasure Island when he's putting on a fantastic display of swordsmanship, and Long John Silver [Tim Curry] is staring at him incredulously the entire time. We're Kermit, and we haven't hit the point where Silver finally exclaims "excuse me!" and Kermit's sword goes flying, leaving him totally unarmed.

Sounds amazing, I'm gonna try and find that clip!

It's so refreshing to have the real 91 bank. I'm sure some of it is the shoulder but part of me wonders if some guys learn to leave fuel in the tank after so many disappointing season finishes. The Blues are getting hot at the right time and it's no coincidence that our best player is also heating up. He's so fun to watch when he's "on."

 

[Ted Hoffman]

I would be curious/nauseated to see the list of former Blues who went on to win a cup with another franchise, I know it's a long one.

I remember doing this years ago. I'm sure it's been done by others, and surely someone has an active list going. You don't want to see it, you'll just get depressed and want to go jump in front of traffic.

 

[Ted Hoffman]

Found this, but it only lists former players who went elsewhere and won a Cup as a player. It doesn't include former coaches, or guys who played here and then went on to a coaching or front office spot elsewhere and won a Cup [got their name engraved on the Cup] like Nelson Emerson with the Kings.

 

[ScratchCatFever]

Found this, but it only lists former players who went elsewhere and won a Cup as a player. It doesn't include former coaches, or guys who played here and then went on to a coaching or front office spot elsewhere and won a Cup [got their name engraved on the Cup] like Nelson Emerson with the Kings.

Eeesh. I forgot Hedican was on that Carolina team as well, lol.

 

[Stealth JD]

Nashville v. Dallas on Tuesday...the team we're chasing against the team chasing us. Go Stars, go! The Leafs should be a good test for the Blues. Would be nice to pound them again and keep the steamroller going for another few games. 15 in a row sounds nice.

 

[Dbrownss]

Nashville v. Dallas on Tuesday...the team we're chasing against the team chasing us. Go Stars, go! The Leafs should be a good test for the Blues. Would be nice to pound them again and keep the steamroller going for another few games. 15 in a row sounds nice.

Leafs will be an odd game. They will be looking for a bounce back and revenge because we beat that ass often...even when were not good. You have to think our boys are running on fumes....they've played alot of heckey

 

[Spektre]

Neidermayer plays 4 years in Anaheim and they retire his number? He was a great player but c’mon. 4 years??

Fuhr played here 4 years, Oates for 3, Cujo for 6, Tkachuk for 9, Demitra for 8, and Pronger for 9.

Prongs played 3 years in Anaheim. Are they going to retire 44 before the Blues do?

Nothing against Neidermayer but 4 years is rediculous to get your number retired.

 

[Blueston]

Neidermayer plays 4 years in Anaheim and they retire his number? He was a great player but c’mon. 4 years??

Fuhr played here 4 years, Oates for 3, Cujo for 6, Tkachuk for 9, Demitra for 8, and Pronger for 9.

Prongs played 3 years in Anaheim. Are they going to retire 44 before the Blues do?

Nothing against Neidermayer but 4 years is rediculous to get your number retired.

He is HOFer who played 5 years there and captained them to their only Cup team. He was also Conn Smyth winner on that Cup team. Pretty significant player in their relatively short history.

 

[ezcreepin]

What's the least amount of games a goalie has played and also won the Vezina? Obviously Binnington doesn't have a shot at it with Andersen and Vasi playing well and playing a lot, but can you imagine the insanity here in St. Louis having a goalie win a Vezina WITH the Blues?

 

[Novacain]

What's the least amount of games a goalie has played and also won the Vezina? Obviously Binnington doesn't have a shot at it with Andersen and Vasi playing well and playing a lot, but can you imagine the insanity here in St. Louis having a goalie win a Vezina WITH the Blues?

Yes, I can, and I would prefer not to think about it.

Freaking Turek...

 

[simon IC]

Neidermayer plays 4 years in Anaheim and they retire his number? He was a great player but c’mon. 4 years??

Fuhr played here 4 years, Oates for 3, Cujo for 6, Tkachuk for 9, Demitra for 8, and Pronger for 9.

Prongs played 3 years in Anaheim. Are they going to retire 44 before the Blues do?

Nothing against Neidermayer but 4 years is rediculous to get your number retired.

Yeah, whenever I think of Niedermayer I think of him as a Devil, not a Duck.

 

[Default]

MTL dropping quite a few games lately in a tight WC race. Sucks to see cause I enjoy watching their team lately. Kotkaniemi is gonna be a great player