Yeah, that trip to Peoria was rough for a lot of different reasons. Next time I am going to want weather and injury reports ahead of time. It was a shame that Lemtyugov was the only Blues prospect playing in the game. He looked like a good competitor but I didn't leave feeling like he was destined to wear the note any time soon.
As for the horrific debacle last night, I think the Blues just play like that about once every 10 games or so. I actually thought they played worse the last time they played Detroit. The worst part was Toivonen looking completely flustered. That was tough to watch because I was starting to think that he was destined to replace Legace next year or the year after. Suddenly it seems the Blues are thin on goalie prospects. Bacashiua (sp?) is gone along with Sanford. Toivonen looks suspect. Schwartz is having difficulties in the AHL. CBT did not impress me either over the weekend. That leaves the Blues with a couple of NCAA prospects I think. That is not good. I hope they don't have to pay a ton for a free agent.
Also, what's the deal with Backman? Is there any doubt who should sit now? That play where he gave it up to Smyth was a disgrace. I am starting to think that there is something seriously wrong with him. I was hoping he would be traded but who would want him?
The good news from last night's game was watching Stempniak and Perron score. I think Stempniak is back. If he didn't have to play with such dead weight every game like Backes and McClement, then I think he would be on a pace similar to last year.
Perron had a two point night again. He has 11 points in 16 games. Plus, I think in about 4 or 5 of those games he played only about 5 minutes. So he is basically already a point per game player as a 19 year old rookie playing on what is perhaps the worst offensive team in the league. He could be a scoring machine soon. This team is going to really be fun to watch when Oshie and Berglund come up next year. Substitute Perron for Mike Johnson, Oshie for Doug Weight, Berglund for McClement and already the team has a bright future. Add to that a top offensive talent for one of our extra defensemen and the Blues are a looking strong for a long time. When is the trade deadline?
2 dorks with expensive educations discuss, what else, St. Louis Blues Hockey. LET'S GO BLUES!
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Calling Perron a point per game player is a stretch. The reason that he doesn't play much per game is that he isn't physically able. He would breakdown on the top line.
The Blues have Legace for two more seasons after this one I believe. That should give Bishop time to develop. Don't they have one more NCAA goalie prospect?
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