10.05.2009 11:06 am
Blues defenseman Eric Brewer is on the ice this morning
By Jeremy Rutherford
One day after the Blues returned home from Sweden, they have been joined by a familiar face. Injured defenseman Eric Brewer is on the ice this morning at Scottrade Center, according to my P-D colleague Tom Timmermann.
No one should rush to a conclusion that Brewer will be back in the lineup anytime soon. According to Timmermann, who’s covering practice for me today, Brewer is not practicing with the team. He’s simply on the ice skating, and he’s wearing an orange no-contact jersey. But the fact that Brewer has traveled to St. Louis from Vancouver, where he had been training, is a positive step.
“It’s nothing short-term,” Blues coach Andy Murray said. “We still have no idea about when he’ll be back. It could be two months . . . but it’s nice to see him out there.”
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Blues forward D.J. King is closing to returning to the lineup. King has been on IR, after dislocating his thumb during training camp. He was on the trip to Sweden and was on the ice with the team today. It’s likely that King will be taken off IR in time for Thursday’s home opener.
To make room for King, the Blues have placed center Derek Armstrong on waivers. Armstrong played well in the preseason (3 goals, 4 assists in 5 games), but the move makes sense because he is the only forward on the roster besides T.J. Oshie, Patrik Berglund and David Perron on a two-way contract.
“It’s just about numbers,” Blues general manager Larry Pleau said.
The Blues will learn by 11 a.m. Tuesday whether Armstrong has cleared waivers.
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“WE WANT BIG MACS!”
The Blues promotion when the team scores five or more goals in a home game is changing this season. In the past, the Blues have awarded tacos when the team reaches the five-goal marker. The taco promotion really took on a life of its own, as fans in Sweden were chanting “We want tacos” when the Blues got to four goals against the Red Wings and then “We’ve got tacos” when they reached five.
But this year, five goals will get you a Big Mac. Fans in attendance may redeem their tickets the following three days for a free Big Mac at any St. Louis or Metro East McDonalds.
“This promotion has become wildly popular over the years,” said Peter McLoughlin, the CEO of Blues Enterprises. “We know Blues fans will undoubtedly be shaking the walls of Scottrade Center this season, urging the team to score five goals or more. Our players will love the enthusiasm in the arena and be drive to satisfy the fans’ hunger for both a win and a free Big Mac.”
JR
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So when we score 5 or more we all get more fat!
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Re: Brewer skates, Armstrong waived, We Want Big Macs
I guess this will be more popular then the 'Big Mac Minute'.
It is a great promotion and I have now idea how they screwed the whole taco thing up, but Big Mac's are good.
It is a great promotion and I have now idea how they screwed the whole taco thing up, but Big Mac's are good.
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Re: Brewer skates, Armstrong waived, We Want Big Macs
So what are the chances that Armstrong clears tomorrow?
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Re: Brewer skates, Armstrong waived, We Want Big Macs
Does it count if we were at STC Saturday?
mleh... Brewer can have mine.
mleh... Brewer can have mine.
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sucks, I liked what I saw with Armstrong. blizzards > big macs > taco bell
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Re: Brewer skates, Armstrong waived, We Want Big Macs
Still... I'd rather get fat off of tacosstlmark wrote:So when we score 5 or more we all get more fat!
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Armstrong cleared waivers.
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Re: Brewer skates, Armstrong waived, We Want Big Macs
Good. He could become valuable down the road if we have some injuries. Plus, he'll provide veteran leadership to a Rivermen team that is in desperate need of it.theohall wrote:Armstrong cleared waivers.
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Re: Brewer skates, Armstrong waived, We Want Big Macs
Big Macs suck.
The taco chant is actually funnier when there is nothing attached to it.
The taco chant is actually funnier when there is nothing attached to it.
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I agree and it was for everyone and not just those who go to the game. That is why the tacos were so good. EVERYONE benefited and not just those who were there. I remember one day while I was getting my 10 tacos for 3.00 a woman at TB said, "I HATE the Blues!" I said "don't hate, just appreciate..."kodos wrote:Big Macs suck.
The taco chant is actually funnier when there is nothing attached to it.
Re: Brewer skates, Armstrong waived, We Want Big Macs
I think a lot of us expected him to start the season in Peoria. He will definitely be a good veteran to bring up in case of injury.theohall wrote:Armstrong cleared waivers.
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Re: Brewer skates, Armstrong waived, We Want Big Macs
theohall wrote:Armstrong cleared waivers.
That's a surprise based on what we've been hearing, but it's a good suprise.
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If someone had wanted Armstrong that badly, why wouldn't they have just signed him?
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Re: Brewer skates, Armstrong waived, We Want Big Macs
Easily agree!TSUCookieMonster wrote:Still... I'd rather get fat off of tacosstlmark wrote:So when we score 5 or more we all get more fat!
tacos > big macs
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