Blues Discussion Thread 2018-2019 - Part II

[BlueDream]

Yeah DA is doing fine. And the most valuable member of our front office that we need to keep is Bill Armstrong. So, I don’t care that much about Brodeur.

In other news, the Winter Classic Jersey is the 3rd. No surprise there. No complaints either.

 

[The Note]

I’d be cool with them going to the Winter Classic kit being the home and a white version being the roads. I think they’re great.

 

[WeWantTacos]

lmao the broadcast of the ice breaker is a dumpster fire.

Kerb's face when Charles Glenn started singing over him.

 

[The Note in MI]

I feel like I remembered JR saying that Brodeur was most certainly staying with the blues and he was assured by Armstrong. Just continuing these hot takes over the summer and into preseason.

 

[Klank Loves You]

I feel like I remembered JR saying that Brodeur was most certainly staying with the blues and he was assured by Armstrong. Just continuing these hot takes over the summer and into preseason.

Yup. JR's fault for reporting something the gm told him.

 

[ManyIdeas]

Got my tix to opening night

Time needs to hurry up already

 

[STL fan in MN]

I’m not sure what all Brodeur did so I’m not sure what they’ll be losing.

But my guess is he was a good option to bounce certain ideas off of but I didn’t see him as remotely irreplaceable.

And sounds like he actually wants less responsibility and less travel so he can spend more time with his family. As others have said, I’d guess the Devils or Islanders as well.

 

[amosmoses]

Just getting the first post out of the way...not sure this is the proper avenue, but I’m going for it.
Hey guys, I’ve been a lurker for about ten years now.
Hate that Brodeur might be leaving.
DA hit a homerun with the ROR trade.
Colt55 has spawned a new account (Nublues).
Very much enjoy Ranksu’s gifs.

 

[KirkOut]

yeah didn't seem like Brodeur did that much. Wish him good luck though.

We need to find us a true Allen-whisperer

 

[simon IC]

Just getting the first post out of the way...not sure this is the proper avenue, but I’m going for it.
Hey guys, I’ve been a lurker for about ten years now.
Hate that Brodeur might be leaving.
DA hit a homerun with the ROR trade.
Colt55 has spawned a new account (Nublues).
Very much enjoy Ranksu’s gifs.

Welcome!

 

[The Note in MI]

Yup. JR's fault for reporting something the gm told him.

Jeez JR take it easy!
But really was more of a; his insider info this summer has been very shaky and easy to bring under fire.

 

[Ranksu]

yeah didn't seem like Brodeur did that much. Wish him good luck though.

We need to find us a true Allen-whisperer

Where it it has been info that Brodeur leaves? If that it case its really shame. I was hoping that secred thing what Allen told he did this summer would have been discussed with Brodeur and helped him like he did earlier. We knew Brodeur help him get his head/mind straight.

Hope that other thing sport therapy has worked well.

 

[bluesXwinXtheXcup]

Where it it has been info that Brodeur leaves? If that it case its really shame. I was hoping that secred thing what Allen told he did this summer would have been discussed with Brodeur and helped him like he did earlier. We knew Brodeur help him get his head/mind straight.

Hope that other thing sport therapy has worked well.

Martin is a bad person IMHO. He had woopie with his wife's brother's wife. Then they all got divorced and he married his ex-wife's brother's ex-wife.

 

[Majorityof1]

Martin is a bad person IMHO. He had woopie with his wife's brother's wife. Then they all got divorced and he married his ex-wife's brother's ex-wife.

As for the second sentence, I am glad we have such a close personal friend of the people involved with intimate knowledge of the details to pass judgement on him. You do know all the facts about his personal life? Or like with Ranksu, do you pass judgement only knowing part of the story?

 

[Stupendous Yappi]

Pronman has the Blues in his Top 4 farm systems after announcing the Islanders today at #5. I don't agree with him on everything, but he sure likes the Blues' drafting.

 

[tfriede2]

I'm not sure if or when this was discussed, but Bill Armstrong's contract expired in June. The Blues absolutely need to keep him in the organization, and to do so, that may require a promotion. With Brodeur leaving, that opens up a spot for assistant GM...is BA holding out for that position? Is MacInnis aiming for that position as well?

I can absolutely see BA being a GM in this league someday (I'm not sure if that's what he's aiming for, however). For all the talk about the Blues' off-season acquisitions, keeping BA in the organization could rank up there with O'Reilly in terms of impact on the Blues long-term. It's surprising that it hasn't been talked about in the Blues' media.

 

[PiggySmalls]

With Kevin McDonald handling San Antonio Rampage, promoting Bill Armstrong to Assistant GM would make sense. With Keith Tkachuk's increase in scouting responsibilities over the past year, I would not be surprised to see him become the Director of Amateur Scouting.

 

[ort]

Well, Brodeur's son is still participating in hockey tryouts for the upcoming season. Not sure that means a whole hell of a lot, but if this was a 100% done deal and he was moving, he probably wouldn't be bothering.

 

[tfriede2]

Well, Brodeur's son is still participating in hockey tryouts for the upcoming season. Not sure that means a whole hell of a lot, but if this was a 100% done deal and he was moving, he probably wouldn't be bothering.

I don't really see the connection between Brodeur moving on and his son attending tryouts. It's his son's decision, and if Brodeur doesn't have a new employer yet (as speculated, he might just take some time off), it may be unlikely that Brodeur's son even got invited to any other team's tryouts.

 

[BlueDream]

I'd be cool with a promotion for BA. He's a vital member of this organization. Maybe the #1 asset not including players and Tom Stillman actually.

I do agree it's very strange that we haven't heard anything regarding this but I wouldn't be surprised if JR and Korac had no clue that his contract expired. I'm sure Doug and the ownership group know how important he is so I'd expect they'd be working on something...

 

[ort]

Again, it probably means nothing. His son is only 9, so I doubt he's making many of these decisions.

I saw them both yesterday. Our kids play hockey together.

All I'm saying is that as of right now, his son is signed up for the upcoming hockey season in St. Louis and seems to be moving forward with it. What does that mean? Probably nothing, but it's the closest thing I have to any insider info so its fun to share.

 

[tfriede2]

I'd be cool with a promotion for BA. He's a vital member of this organization. Maybe the #1 asset not including players and Tom Stillman actually.

I do agree it's very strange that we haven't heard anything regarding this but I wouldn't be surprised if JR and Korac had no clue that his contract expired. I'm sure Doug and the ownership group know how important he is so I'd expect they'd be working on something...

JR speculated in his most recent Athletic article that BA might be a candidate to fill Brodeur’s spot, which may be why the Blues and BA haven’t agreed on a new contract yet.

 

[tfriede2]

Again, it probably means nothing. His son is only 9, so I doubt he's making many of these decisions.

I saw them both yesterday. Our kids play hockey together.

All I'm saying is that as of right now, his son is signed up for the upcoming hockey season in St. Louis and seems to be moving forward with it. What does that mean? Probably nothing, but it's the closest thing I have to any insider info so its fun to share.

I totally thought you were referring to his other son who was drafted (Anthony Brodeur), who is unsigned. IIRC, he has tried out with the Blues in the past? Maybe not though - I know there was a d-man with last name Brodeur (but no connection to MB) who has tried out a couple of times at our prospect camp).

 

[STL fan in MN]

Where it it has been info that Brodeur leaves? If that it case its really shame. I was hoping that secred thing what Allen told he did this summer would have been discussed with Brodeur and helped him like he did earlier. We knew Brodeur help him get his head/mind straight.

Hope that other thing sport therapy has worked well.

JR Athletic article from yesterday. Are you familiar with the Athletic? You should totally check it out!

 

[Stupendous Yappi]

JR Athletic article from yesterday. Are you familiar with the Athletic? You should totally check it out!

In all seriousness, I'm very pleased I subscribed to The Athletic. The hockey coverage has been far more than I'd hoped for. I won't hesitate to renew my subscription.