Facing the best in the biz on the road. This could be a tough one but this team has shocked me before.

I don't like Bozak as the number 2 Center. Don't like Sanford in lineup. Would like Thomas with Sundqvist and have Maroon slide down on 4th line.

BillP. wrote: Thu Feb 07, 2019 12:47 pm I don't like Bozak as the number 2 Center. Don't like Sanford in lineup. Would like Thomas with Sundqvist and have Maroon slide down on 4th line.

Yeah, that 3rd line has to be the biggest in hockey.

I really don't understand the forcing of Steen into the top 6, and all you hear from JR, Korac, and the bunch is that Thomas was injured, is 19, and needs to build back up to the play he was at. My response is ok, but Steen was injured and out for about the same amount of time and almost immediately returned to a top 6 role he is CLEARLY no longer suited for at all, but yes, let's keep pushing the young guys needs to build back up line. Put Thomas between Schwartz and Fabbri, move Bozak and Steen down to be with Sunny D, and put Sanford and Maroon with Barbashev. Having Maroon or MacEachern playing right now over Fabbri is just dumb. I don't think MacEachern has played bad but if Fabbri is to get back to close to what he was, he needs to PLAY, not be in the pressbox.

Where do Fabbri and his dad sit?

Awkward...

In defense of the lineup, I think they're just keeping the combinations that have won together. Also I think I heard Thomas is back on PP1. I'd certainly like to see him move up the lineup, but I understand keeping things rolling while they're working.

BluesSK wrote: Thu Feb 07, 2019 1:16 pm Where do Fabbri and his dad sit?

Awkward...

It's always a quality experience to get to watch a game with your Dad.

Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Thu Feb 07, 2019 1:40 pm

BluesSK wrote: Thu Feb 07, 2019 1:16 pm Where do Fabbri and his dad sit?

Awkward...

It's always a quality experience to get to watch a game with your Dad.

My daughter would agree with you.

Have a bad feeling about this one. I'll be happy if they can manage 3 points over the next 3 games. They're playing great so hopefully they'll surpass my expectations

I wouldn't read too much into the lines just yet. If Thomas has a good showing early in the game (this is still only his 3rd game back from his injury, IIRC), he'll get more ice time in ES O-zone starts and probably on the PP, while Steen is still one of our top PK and defensive-zone guys, and will likely get the bulk of his time there. Which zone the Blues get most of their starts in will probably be a big factor in who gets how much ice time. If I'm Tampa, I MUCH rather throw out my top scorers against that 4th line than against any of the other three. Maybe there'll be some surprises?

Worst 2nd line in the NHL? Yikes.

BluesSK wrote: Thu Feb 07, 2019 1:16 pm Where do Fabbri and his dad sit?

Awkward...

I would say with Jake Allen's dad but he was clearly sitting by himself during the Panthers game

I take it Brad and Mook are going to be at the game tonight?

I'm okay with the lines because they worked out last game. Thomas played over 9 minutes (no special teams), while not a ton is more than a typical "4th line" guy would get. On PP1 tonight so he'll see more ice.

NHLTIM wrote: Thu Feb 07, 2019 3:42 pm I take it Brad and Mook are going to be at the game tonight?

So who's Dad are they?

Dave's a mess wrote: Thu Feb 07, 2019 4:23 pm

NHLTIM wrote: Thu Feb 07, 2019 3:42 pm I take it Brad and Mook are going to be at the game tonight?

So who's Dad are they?

They're not sure themselves, that's why they'll be wandering around asking people "Who's your daddy?" until they get beaten up and/or thrown out.

NHLTIM wrote: Thu Feb 07, 2019 3:42 pm

BluesSK wrote: Thu Feb 07, 2019 1:16 pm Where do Fabbri and his dad sit?

Awkward...

I would say with Jake Allen's dad but he was clearly sitting by himself during the Panthers game

If Jake gets in the game then he gets to sit with the other dads.

For sure, this will be a grade A test for Binnington.

Any points tonight are a bonus IMO. Tampa is just so good, especially at home.

Good lord....those uniforms are an abomination. Who comes up with this ridiculous bullshit?

Parayko off to a strong start. Clearly our #1 dman

Very impressive start so far. Skating very well.

Agree Tim. Brutal unis. Can hardly see the numbers!!

Glad I’m not the only one who thought those unis are fugly.

So Gunnarsson is hurt again? When did this happen?

Are you fucking kidding me?!!! Jesus Vasilevski!!!!!

That was one of the best saves I’ve ever seen, my goodness

Lift the damn puck though Schenn! Roof it.