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27Top five in the League.Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Thu Oct 26, 2023 9:04 pmBinnington has been stellar at opening the bench door to get guys on and off the ice smoothly during line changes.BluesSK wrote: Thu Oct 26, 2023 9:02 pm Players who have impressed me this season; Kyrou (yes, Kyrou!), Neighbours, Kapanen and Binnington.
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28Nice pass by Blais to Neighbours right in front. The Blues have been right in front quite a bit so far in this game.
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29That Scandella chance came from Kyrou knocking his man off the puck for a steal, then a quick pass to Thomas for a 2nd quick, crisp pass to the streaking Scandella, jumping into the play. Nice to see Kyrou helping out his team when he doesn't have the puck.
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30Good, energetic road game by The Blues they could have been 3-4 goals ahead. Let's keep it up in The 3rd, and win it going away! Nice to see Kapanen, Bortuzzo, Scandella and several others helping out. This is a total team effort we haven't seen much so far this season.
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31The Blues need an early goal to take pressure off and deflate the home comeback balloon.
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32The Blues need an early goal to take pressure off and deflate the home comeback balloon.
And Schenn almost grants my wish with a banger off the post!
And Schenn almost grants my wish with a banger off the post!
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33Nice poke-check by Scandella to break up that odd-man rush! He's played really well tonight. (increasing his trade value?)
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34Kyrou draws a penalty. Let's score on this power play and open up this game!
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35Nice hard one-timer by Buchnevich!
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36Power play still needs a lot of work.
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37Pretty much sloppy play on that Power Play, although they had one short, good run, with 2 SOG. Perunovich didn't look very comfortable or confident on it. He'll need a decent amount of time playing on the same unit for that to happen.
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38Nice save by Hofer, to preserve the 2-goal lead!
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40Sundqvist gets a rink-long empty-netter!!!! Blues lead 3-0!!!!
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41Great save by Hofer, and he gets the shutout!!!
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42...but whatever, the Blues won the Cup!!!!!
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43The Blues played a lot better tonight than over the last couple games. Starting Bortuzzo and going with 7 D-men was the right move. They played with energy and spirit (other than Hayes, skating at half speed. He's too old and slow to play full-out all season long, and so, is on cruise control until the playoff stretch. Probably a wasted signing. We'll find out if he comes out to play full-bore later in the season when the chips are down.
Vrana was benched for unspirited play. I hope he's not having concentration problems because his personal problems have returned. Maybe he'll try harder after seeing how his usual fellow partner-in-crime (slacker) Kapanen, worked hard tonight and scored and helped his team win. It's a shame. Vrana has the skills to be a difference-making regular 30+ goal scorer.
Vrana was benched for unspirited play. I hope he's not having concentration problems because his personal problems have returned. Maybe he'll try harder after seeing how his usual fellow partner-in-crime (slacker) Kapanen, worked hard tonight and scored and helped his team win. It's a shame. Vrana has the skills to be a difference-making regular 30+ goal scorer.
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44Calgarian-to-American English Translation: "If we can't beat the pond water-sucking Blues, who CAN we beat?!"
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45Hoping it’s on-ice, and not a return of off-ice, issues. Maybe it’s off-ice and he’s getting help he needs but is in no condition to play right now?Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Thu Oct 26, 2023 4:42 pmAny doubt Vrana was in the doghouse are gone. Guess he's Berube's new scapegoat.Dave's a mess wrote: Thu Oct 26, 2023 3:46 pm Vrana and Tucker Benched. Bortuzzo and Perunovich go in as Blues go with 7 D.
Bortz knows why he’s playing, fuck yeah! Although I give that decision to Grier. Also, no - fuck you, I won’t be “catching” shit on BSMW. I hope you fucking die.
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46I'd forgotten about that non-shutout shutout he had. Great game for the kid, and really had to earn it at the end. The flames had a few great chances in the final minute. Hopefully the first of many.
...but whatever, the Blues won the Cup!!!!!