Perron banks it off the board and it goes all the way down the ice and into the empty net. When you’re running hot like him, those things happen

The horn sounds and for the first time in franchise history, the Blues start a season with 5 straight wins.

Also the first time in NHL history 4 teams start 5-0. Blues, Oilers, Florida, Carolina

Final score 3-0

This team has the speed and puck awareness to win a few games.

And Husso gets the shutout, too! What a great game, after a frustrating two and a half periods!!

My 3 stars

1. Tarasenko - 2 goals
2. Husso - 34 save shutout
3. Parayko - +2, 3 blocked shots, over 25 mins in ice time and shut down the Kopitar line all night

Fans chanting Vladi Vladi Vladi during his postgame interview

The Perron empty netter. We’ll take it

Tarasenko post game interview

Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Mon Oct 25, 2021 9:45 pm Tarasenko post game interview

How can you trade him if he keeps playing like that?

We’re not trading Vlad. Maybe next summer but not this season. Bottom line: never listen to JR.

I wonder if some of Vladi's "trade me" frustration has to do with the team under performing and his shoulder issues the previous two season, or since the bubble restart, at least. If he had been more healthy or the Blues had played better while he was hurt, maybe this never would have happened. Nothing to back this up, just purely speculation on my part. I would not be surprised if the Blues and Tarasenko continue to play at this level that not only is Tarasenko not traded, but I could even see a 3-5 year contract. I don't expect it, but it would not surprise me in the least. Winning can cure a lot of ills.

BluesSK wrote: Mon Oct 25, 2021 9:57 pm

Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Mon Oct 25, 2021 9:45 pm Tarasenko post game interview

How can you trade him if he keeps playing like that?

He won't want to leave after scoring 40 goals in the regular season and 25 in The Playoffs, leading The Blues to their 2nd Stanley Cup Championship!

Robb_K wrote: Mon Oct 25, 2021 10:07 pm

BluesSK wrote: Mon Oct 25, 2021 9:57 pm

Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Mon Oct 25, 2021 9:45 pm Tarasenko post game interview

How can you trade him if he keeps playing like that?

He won't want to leave after scoring 40 goals in the regular season and 25 in The Playoffs, leading The Blues to their 2nd Stanley Cup Championship!

The faces of his team-mates on the bench...What a locker-room poison he must be. NOT!

stlblues1226 wrote: Mon Oct 25, 2021 10:07 pm I wonder if some of Vladi's "trade me" frustration has to do with the team under performing and his shoulder issues the previous two season, or since the bubble restart, at least. If he had been more healthy or the Blues had played better while he was hurt, maybe this never would have happened. Nothing to back this up, just purely speculation on my part. I would not be surprised if the Blues and Tarasenko continue to play at this level that not only is Tarasenko not traded, but I could even see a 3-5 year contract. I don't expect it, but it would not surprise me in the least. Winning can cure a lot of ills.

I'm counting on that!

Has anybody changed their position on Krug?

BluesSK wrote: Mon Oct 25, 2021 10:21 pm Has anybody changed their position on Krug?

Not me... don't hate the guy, just think you could have gotten the same production from Dunn for a lot less $$$

BluesSK wrote: Mon Oct 25, 2021 10:21 pm Has anybody changed their position on Krug?

I'm waiting to see how he does this season. Last "season" was not normal. COVID restrictions still limited practices. If I remember correctly, full team practices were not allowed, not to mention, no real training camp either. That is going to hamper anyone that is trying to get comfortable with a new team.

This season, he's had a normal training camp and pre-season. I think a lot of things will look better, Krug included. Remember Faulk wasn't great his first season with the Blues, either. It takes time and with COVID screwing up two seasons in two very different ways, I just don't trust anything that's happened since March 11, 2020. This feels like a real and normal season. This is where we see who's doing well and who's not.

I am withholding any judgement on anyone until we get into 2022. Even then, I'll be more worried about the whole team than I will be about any individual.

I wonder if the Krakheads regret not taking Tarasenko in the expansion draft?

BluesSK wrote: Mon Oct 25, 2021 10:38 pm I wonder if the Krakheads regret not taking Tarasenko in the expansion draft?

No shit...

BluesSK wrote: Mon Oct 25, 2021 10:21 pm Has anybody changed their position on Krug?

Not really. He's not my favorite player, but I don't mind him. He's a phenomenal PP QB.

BluesSK wrote: Mon Oct 25, 2021 10:38 pm I wonder if the Krakheads regret not taking Tarasenko in the expansion draft?

Probably, but, at least, they got THE SCHWARTZ!!!

BluesSK wrote: Mon Oct 25, 2021 10:21 pm Has anybody changed their position on Krug?

I think he is fitting in a lot better, he is no Eric Brewer.

Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Mon Oct 25, 2021 9:24 pm TAR A SENKO! Breakaway goal with 4:29 to go to put the Blues up 2-0.

Value to the MOOOOON

I want to keep him. Offense won’t be an issue with this team with him playing well, and he’s looking good. But we do need to elevate the D. Army usually makes the right call so this will be interesting to see how he plays this.

ratonmono wrote: Mon Oct 25, 2021 9:27 pm I never doubted you once Vlad!

I think everyone had doubts about him. And I think Tarasenko himself got to the point of doubting himself and look how he’s made up his mind to get off his ass and skate again. Let’s hope this sticks. Blues oh so dangerous with this deep lineup and Tarasenko finding the fountain of youth.

At no point last season did the team look this good.