Last years exit in the western conference finals to the San Jose Sharks still leaves a bad taste in the mouth of all of the hardcore St. Louis Blues fans. A very inactive off-season for the General Manager, Doug Armstrong, led to the loss of many of the familiar faces like captain David Backes, Troy Brower, and Brian Elliot. But still Blues fans should remain extremely optimistic about the growth of the organization in St. Louis.
As a blue fan I can say I am very excited to have preseason finally behind us. Blues fans have a lot to look forward to this season and it all starts with the season opener in Chicago on October 12. Just a day later the Blues will be back in front of a home crowd with the home opener against the Minnesota Wild on October 13 at the Scottrade Center. Don't waste time pick up a jersey from the online store- http://shop.nhl.com/St_Louis_Blues_Gear - and be ready to sing the blues come opening night.
The biggest news of the 2016 off-season is the signing of 2012 1st overall draft pick Nail Yakupov. This massive pickup for the blues couldn't have happened at a better time, just days before the first puck drops. Nail started his career off very slowly in Edmonton, never racking up more than 35 points in a season, but to his defense the Oilers have struggled as an organization ending near the bottom of the standings for as long as I can remember. Blues fans should be excited for this pickup, this means more depth for the Blues and a skill set and speed on the right wing that is almost unmatched in the NHL.
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Great looking blog! I enjoyed the history and passion you put into your blog. Makes me want to cheer for the Blues. Keep up the great work!
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DeleteNail Yakupov is a great pickup for the blues I think him and Rob Fabbri would be perfect on a line together.
ReplyDeleteRobbie Fabbri needs to get his act together in the offseason. I hear he parties alot!
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