Tracking the Improbable...

YouTube · Post by **cprice12** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 11:22 am

99 pts. just to make the playoffs?

Something seriously needs to be done to get rid of these three point games.

Stupid.

And you know...it's simply amazing how well the Blues have played since Murray took over as compared to how they played under Kitchen.
They went from one of the worst teams in the league, to one of the best...and they have done it over a long period of time...something like 35 games or so. And they are continuing to play good hockey without Walt and Guerin.

That is the improbable story if you ask me.

I have to say that I am pretty pumped about next year....seriously.

BluesfaninMI · Post by **BluesfaninMI** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 11:46 am

Ill be happy with a winning record.

kodos · Post by **kodos** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 11:47 am

I'm very excited for next year. I'm not expecting the moon, but this team WILL be in serious competition for a playoff spot. It's going to happen.

I really excited about what this team is going to be like in 3 to 5 years.

_Gassoff · Post by **_Gassoff** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 11:47 am

You know, I'm not really aboard the lose to get a better draft pick bandwagon. I might feel different if there was a Sidney Crosby or two as surefire NHLers in the upcoming draft, but there isn't.

I'd like to see the team keep up the momentum, even if that means finishing in 9th, and getting the worst pick of all the non-playoff teams. This surge will only help the young players in the future, and secure trust in Andy Murray.

Besides that, this team is just plain fun to watch. To those who were worried about how to put butts in the seats after losing KT and BG, the answer is to play good hockey.

kodos · Post by **kodos** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 11:48 am

I'm not anymore either. I want them to keep winning. The difference between the 5th pick and the 10th pick is not that large. It's all a crapshoot at that point anyway.

It's so nice to watch these guys right now.

marco · Post by **marco** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 12:22 pm

I think with the defense well in place, plus Sanford out to still prove himself, and the the kids with no-quit in them, if they can limit their competition to 2.00/2.20 GAA down the stretch they'll win a lot of remaining games. My prediction is that they'll close the gap between them and 8th place to about 5-6 points if they can limit their GAA to 2.00 in the great majority of their remaining games.

Andy's game-to-game focus on preparation pays off so well. And the fact that they're officially over 0.500 is incredible when considering their start.

Aode · Post by **Aode** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 1:23 pm

FWIW, on Sportscenter this morning Barry Melrose said the Blues were "on fire" and its so great to hear that, even if we are out of the playoff contention- its just great hockey :D

StillBleedingBlue · Post by **StillBleedingBlue** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 3:10 pm

Aode wrote:FWIW, on Sportscenter this morning Barry Melrose said the Blues were "on fire" and its so great to hear that, even if we are out of the playoff contention- its just great hockey :D

To hear ESPN talking about hockey in general is great to hear, much less talking about the Blues. Glad to see the Blues are still turning heads and surprising people, even though we're out of the race.

Springdogg · Post by **Springdogg** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 3:19 pm

Personally, I would like to thank the creator of this post who has diligently kept the status up to date....

flgtr96 · Post by **flgtr96** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 7:37 pm

_Gassoff wrote:You know, I'm not really aboard the lose to get a better draft pick bandwagon. I might feel different if there was a Sidney Crosby or two as surefire NHLers in the upcoming draft, but there isn't.

I'd like to see the team keep up the momentum, even if that means finishing in 9th, and getting the worst pick of all the non-playoff teams. This surge will only help the young players in the future, and secure trust in Andy Murray.

Besides that, this team is just plain fun to watch. To those who were worried about how to put butts in the seats after losing KT and BG, the answer is to play good hockey.

I agree with you...After 3 plus years of dead hockey it's finally fun to watch the games again...Not to worried about a high draft choice...

illownyou · Post by **illownyou** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 7:40 pm

Springdogg wrote:Personally, I would like to thank the creator of this post who has diligently kept the status up to date....

Yeah...I created the thread and chose to no longer update when everyone else decided they wanted to do it. That said...where is YOUR thread that has 668 replies and counting???

Oh yeah...

De-Spirited · Post by **De-Spirited** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 7:47 pm

illownyou wrote:
Springdogg wrote:Personally, I would like to thank the creator of this post who has diligently kept the status up to date....
Yeah...I created the thread and chose to no longer update when everyone else decided they wanted to do it. That said...where is YOUR thread that has 668 replies and counting???

Oh yeah...

illownyou = ledzeppelinfag1?

ViPeRx007 · Post by **ViPeRx007** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 8:15 pm

illownyou wrote:
Springdogg wrote:Personally, I would like to thank the creator of this post who has diligently kept the status up to date....
Yeah...I created the thread and chose to no longer update when everyone else decided they wanted to do it. That said...where is YOUR thread that has 668 replies and counting???

Oh yeah...

So you rate your coolness by how many replies your threads get?

You must be really cool then!!

TC · Post by TC » Sat Mar 03, 2007 7:03 am

flgtr96 wrote:
_Gassoff wrote:You know, I'm not really aboard the lose to get a better draft pick bandwagon. I might feel different if there was a Sidney Crosby or two as surefire NHLers in the upcoming draft, but there isn't.

I'd like to see the team keep up the momentum, even if that means finishing in 9th, and getting the worst pick of all the non-playoff teams. This surge will only help the young players in the future, and secure trust in Andy Murray.

Besides that, this team is just plain fun to watch. To those who were worried about how to put butts in the seats after losing KT and BG, the answer is to play good hockey.

I agree with you...After 3 plus years of dead hockey it's finally fun to watch the games again...Not to worried about a high draft choice...

yeah, and considering stempniak is a 5th rounder, i have no worries.

William_Snakesh!t · Post by **William_Snakesh!t** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 7:53 am

TC wrote:
flgtr96 wrote:
_Gassoff wrote:You know, I'm not really aboard the lose to get a better draft pick bandwagon. I might feel different if there was a Sidney Crosby or two as surefire NHLers in the upcoming draft, but there isn't.

I'd like to see the team keep up the momentum, even if that means finishing in 9th, and getting the worst pick of all the non-playoff teams. This surge will only help the young players in the future, and secure trust in Andy Murray.

Besides that, this team is just plain fun to watch. To those who were worried about how to put butts in the seats after losing KT and BG, the answer is to play good hockey.

I agree with you...After 3 plus years of dead hockey it's finally fun to watch the games again...Not to worried about a high draft choice...
yeah, and considering stempniak is a 5th rounder, i have no worries.

Are you saying that every 5th round pick is guaranteed to become a bonafide NHL goal scoring machine? I believe it.

TC · Post by TC » Sat Mar 03, 2007 11:04 am

(#$@%!) wrote:
TC wrote:
flgtr96 wrote:
_Gassoff wrote:You know, I'm not really aboard the lose to get a better draft pick bandwagon. I might feel different if there was a Sidney Crosby or two as surefire NHLers in the upcoming draft, but there isn't.

I'd like to see the team keep up the momentum, even if that means finishing in 9th, and getting the worst pick of all the non-playoff teams. This surge will only help the young players in the future, and secure trust in Andy Murray.

Besides that, this team is just plain fun to watch. To those who were worried about how to put butts in the seats after losing KT and BG, the answer is to play good hockey.

I agree with you...After 3 plus years of dead hockey it's finally fun to watch the games again...Not to worried about a high draft choice...
yeah, and considering stempniak is a 5th rounder, i have no worries.
Are you saying that every 5th round pick is guaranteed to become a bonafide NHL goal scoring machine? I believe it.

i'm merely saying jarmo knows what he's doing.

YouTube · Post by **cprice12** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 12:29 pm

(#$@%!) wrote:
TC wrote:
flgtr96 wrote:
_Gassoff wrote:You know, I'm not really aboard the lose to get a better draft pick bandwagon. I might feel different if there was a Sidney Crosby or two as surefire NHLers in the upcoming draft, but there isn't.

I'd like to see the team keep up the momentum, even if that means finishing in 9th, and getting the worst pick of all the non-playoff teams. This surge will only help the young players in the future, and secure trust in Andy Murray.

Besides that, this team is just plain fun to watch. To those who were worried about how to put butts in the seats after losing KT and BG, the answer is to play good hockey.

I agree with you...After 3 plus years of dead hockey it's finally fun to watch the games again...Not to worried about a high draft choice...
yeah, and considering stempniak is a 5th rounder, i have no worries.
Are you saying that every 5th round pick is guaranteed to become a bonafide NHL goal scoring machine?

Yes, I am sure that is exactly what he meant.

Tezmyster · Post by **Tezmyster** » Sun Mar 04, 2007 3:16 am

Ladder @ 3nd Mar:

6th: Calgary : 79 points : 17 games remaining
6th: San Jose : 78 points : 17 games remaining
8th: Minnesota : 78 points : 17 games remaining
9th: Colorado : 67 points : 17 games remaining
10th: St Louis : 66 points : 17 games remaining
11th: Edmonton : 66 points : 16 games remaining

Today's games of significance:

Colorado @ Detroit
San Jose @ Dallas
Minnesota @ Vancouver

BringBackZezel · Post by **BringBackZezel** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 7:45 am

Update:

99 points to make the playoffs.
17 games remaining.
33 points needed

Record to make the playoffs based on current paces:
16-0-1

_Gassoff · Post by **_Gassoff** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 7:54 am

BringBackZezel wrote:Update:

Record to make the playoffs based on current paces:
16-0-1

Oh heck. Let's do it.