Can the Blues go on a cup run?

[Sztroga]

I think, that this team is real deal. All players are on fire, Tarasenko is a monster.

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[Filthy Dangles]

They'll probably face NSH or WPG in the 1st round so I don't think so. I think those teams are a lot better but anything can happen in April. Beauty of hockey compared to a sport like basketball.

 

[TheBluePenguin]

The are the hottest ten right now for sure, but we still do not know if binnington is the real deal yet, and its going to be hard to pay this well for another 2 months

 

[serp]

They'll probably face NSH or WPG in the 1st round so I don't think so. I think those teams are a lot better but anything can happen in April. Beauty of hockey compared to a sport like basketball.

I don't think either of those teams are that good and there is a decent chance with both slumping and the Blues beeing red hot now that they actually could win the Central.

 

[Falco Lombardi]

Homer bias, but yeah I don't see why not.

The goaltending has stabilized, but it's not why they're winning. Numbers show it's not like Binnington is getting a John Gibson/Freddie Andersen level workload. It doesn't feel fluky. Probably won't be a 931 save percentage, but 915, 917 yeah why not?

Tarasenko is really hot now, but O'Reilly has been this level player all year. This is just who he is. And for as hot as they are, there's some other players, namely Jaden Schwartz, that still really haven't put it together yet, so while there could negative mean regression from Tarasenko, there should be positive mean regression from guys like Schwartz.

One thing that could really sink us though is a pretty weak powerplay. Even in this 9 game winning streak, I think there's only been 1 powerplay goal.

If I had to pick a West team today, it would be San Jose, but it's not out of the realm of possibility for it be the Blues.

 

[Got One Cup]

I’m just enjoying watching this team right now, it’s what I expected the beginning of the season. If Schwartz and Fabbri could get back to somewhere around their previous play this team would be dangerous. Been a blues fan for 30+ yrs so not getting my hopes up.

 

[ledzeppelinfan1]

Everyone thought they would be amazing this offseason. They took a while to gel which is understandable with all the new faces.

Now that they've gelled, we have to justify why they could go on a run?

Of course they could!!! This is the team people were expecting months ago!!!

Nobody should really be that surprised.

 

[Honeycutt]

Yup. No team will want to play the blues come April. Would rather go through the Pacific division, but they can beat the preds and jets if they continue this level of play.

 

[Bogey64]

I think we should tap the brakes on a cup run just yet. Overall though, the top players are performing - the D is much improved and the goal tending has been great. This is a great recipe for success. If they keep playing like this they will be a tough match up come playoff time.

 

[ijuka]

I think so. West is quite weak this season, even Nashville and Winnipeg aren't exactly impressing. Conference finals would be the greatest hurdle, but that's just one series and then they're in SCF where anything can happen.

 

[Mike Liut]

They'll probably face NSH or WPG in the 1st round so I don't think so. I think those teams are a lot better but anything can happen in April. Beauty of hockey compared to a sport like basketball.

When you compare the Blues and Preds rosters, I wouldn’t say the Preds are better.

 

[mooncalf]

They could, but it's a tough road. Assuming they finish 3rd in the Central, they'd have to beat NSH, WPG, and then whatever team wins the Pacific (who will also be a very good team). They probably won't be favored in any of these rounds. But they look really good right now. I for sure wouldn't want any part of them, particularly in an early round.

 

[rumrokh]

I'm enjoying this run as much as anybody, but there's a lot of hockey left and health is a massive factor when the playoffs start. That's why they play the games.

 

[The Note]

I think the talent is there if things break right for them. But it’s the Blues so they’ll find a way to let us down.

 

[HydroF]

Any playoff team can.

 

[Demandedace]

The Blues team we're seeing right now is much more in line with expectations prior to the season starting than the team before Christmas. I fully expect this team to challenge for the Western Conference title

 

[DRW204]

If the playoffs started today I won't be surprised about the blues making a run. It's that classic 'get hot at the right time' scenario

 

[avsfan09]

Vegas went on a run and they aren't built aswell. Getting into the playoffs and with momentum could give them the confidence to make it especially in a weaker west this year

 

[OVO16]

I mean its hockey. So yeah, any team can.

But personally I dont see it

 

[SotasicA]

Yes, they can. It matters not what happened in the fall, if you stay hot at the right time.

Not many teams can match them right now.

 

[TK 421]

I mean its hockey. So yeah, any team can.

But personally I dont see it

Anything in particular you think would hold them back?

 

[Axe Man]

Yes they can because they are a good team.

 

[OVO16]

Anything in particular you think would hold them back?

I think the Sharks, Preds and Knights are all better. Possibly the Jets as well

 

[Hockeyholic]

Anything in particular you think would hold them back?

Is Allen still getting starts? If not, they have a great chance.

 

[TK 421]

Is Allen still getting starts? If not, they have a great chance.

Allen was in yesterday against the Avs but Binnington is the defacto starter now.