GDT: Defending Stanley Cup Champs St. Louis Blues vs. NY Rangers: our blue is better than their blue

[Linkens Mastery]

The Blues are the only Western Conference team in the top 6 of the league. And the Central Division are the only Western teams in the top 10.

 

[CoverYour5]

I'm going to be a sad panda if they cant find a way to keep Vince Dunn on this team

 

[Joshuar56]

Sanford is so much better than people give him credit for. He’s a quality 3rd line player on a contender

It was just one of those “every two weeks” games by him... he’ll be terrible for a while now.

 

[Mike Liut]

It was just one of those “every two weeks” games by him... he’ll be terrible for a while now.

He was good last game too

 

[Mike Liut]

Adding Faulk and having this years Thomas are two huge keys this year

 

[simon IC]

I'll gladly eat crow if Berube has finally turned Sanford around, but I still doubt it.

 

[TheDizee]

Adding Faulk and having this years Thomas are two huge keys this year

Perron replacing Tarasenkos production could be huge if he continues it AND 91 comes back in full form

 

[MissouriMook]

Seemed like the Rangers were pissed about the fact that we were trying to score on the late PP. I'm guessing we don't do that if Smith doesn't sucker punch. What's the moral of this story? Don't be a douche.

 

[Spektre]

So great to see Dunn bust Trouba in the mouth after eating lumber 5 times

 

[Davimir Tarablad]

Seemed like the Rangers were pissed about the fact that we were trying to score on the late PP. I'm guessing we don't do that if Smith doesn't sucker punch. What's the moral of this story? Don't be a *****e.

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes

 

[DoubleK81]

Yes I agree. He has always been a favourite of mine, and I even wanted him on the Blues for awhile. It must be hard for him to be on a rebuilding team.

Honestly though, good for him for not whining and being a good soldier through it all

He has actually given management the OK to explore trade options. He isn't asking for a trade, more giving them the ability to.

 

[simon IC]

This may be an unpopular opinion, but the Rangers desperately need more size and physicality on their blue line. I can't think of a better example of the continued importance of defensive defensemen in today's NHL.

 

[DannyDarko]

Good stuff fellas, thanks for the entertainment tonight while on the mend, another shoutout to Woodford Reserve. I'll be back monday

 

[TheGoldenGod]

Lol god damn I love this team

 

[Vincenzo Arelliti]

If this version of Sanford showed up more often we wouldn't need to make a move. It's funny because we're at a completely different level when he is contributing.

Which is why we need to upgrade to a player that is the same but more consistent. Toffoli is my preference.

 

[Blueston]

What's up fellas?! Just signed up as I'm at home nursing a broken foot, hope I can bring some goals.

No fun. I am nursing stress fracture in my right foot.

 

[DannyDarko]

No fun. I am nursing stress fracture in my right foot.

no bueno, had surgery on wednesday and just now getting used to crutches

 

[Em etah Eh]

Hahaha, most entertaining game all season. Rangers fans probably still hate us for losing them a 1st by beating Dallas last year. They got plenty more reasons now.

i don’t know if I’d say that. The 3rd period was a predictable snooze fest but I’m glad we stayed til the end to catch the fireworks.

 

[Blueston]

no bueno, had surgery on wednesday and just now getting used to crutches

Hopefully you have quick recovery. I’m hoping to avoid surgery. In a walking boot.

 

[Blueston]

It can’t be easy for Sanford and Kyrou to try to play afraid of not making a mistake because you’ll be on the bench type of hockey.

They don’t sit for mistakes. They sit when intensity wanes or they lose too many puck battles.

 

[Davimir Tarablad]

Mikkola finished with 17:30. Including 2:29 SH TOI. Looking more comfortable each game and playing solid hockey.

 

[TaffyPool]

Boy, do I love this team! Top to bottom, whether a forward, D-man or goalie...or the next man up from the press ox or the minors. Every game seems like one they can win and even when they don’t, it rarely feels they were entirely out of it, and never fells like it’s the unfixable before the next game.

No idea what the future holds, but the team seems intent on somehow even improving on the last regular/post-season performance and defending their title. No hangover here.

I want to keep this team together! Damn you Seattle for forcing us to give someone up in 1.5 years! Weird/Scary to say, but with the synergy and energy shown over these past 35 games, putting Tarasenko on that available players list seems a lot less crazy...

 

[Blueston]

I find it interesting how all of these "superstar" players like Panarin always seem to disappear when I watch them play against the Blues.

Only one who scares me is on Avs. I’m not convinced there is a better player in league than Mackinnon.

 

[Blueston]

Last 2 games were beautiful. Against lesser opponents they just casually dominated.

 

[BlueMed]

Only one who scares me is on Avs. I’m not convinced there is a better player in league than Mackinnon.

Just McDavid and Crosby, in my opinion. Regardless, the Avs are a 1 line team with a decent 2nd line, and a shallow bottom 6. Their defense is above average but not great. We all know how good Makar is offensively, but the real question will be how well he handles the physicality and the defensive coverage in the playoffs. I think we would take them out in 6 games.