Sinopsis
St Louis Game Time's podcast about the St Louis Blues, The NHL, and the things that they drive us to drink...
Episodios
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Episode 92: Knows Picks
01/07/2015 Duración: 01h03minWell, it looks like the big draft-day trade that everyone was expecting for the Blues didn't actually happen. That's OK, though, because that means we have a fresh crop of youngsters to talk about this week. Six shiny new prospects that can now wear the Bluenote proudly (including one that probably already did). In addition to the picks, there were several trades by the other teams, so we talk about those - including a bit of a rant about Masshole journalists. We also cover the NHL awards and the loopholes that GMs can exploit.
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Episode 91: Rough Draft
25/06/2015 Duración: 01h06minThis weekend is the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, so it is only apropos to bring on the Game Time Prospects Department to talk about it. Brian identifies a few players to look for with the Blues pick in the second round, and opines about a few other players. There are also some high-quality hockey names in the draft, too. We also talk about some of the players from the St Louis area that are getting draft attention. We cover goaltending and the RFAs amongst our prospects. We also discuss a little more about Barret Jackman scenarios, and some of the crazy trade rumors we've seen lately. There are some bold statements from Brian, so give it a listen, eh?
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Episode 90: Buffalo Joe
17/06/2015 Duración: 01h28minThis week we're honored to be visited by our friend Joe Yerdon, currently writing for NHL.com on the Buffalo Sabres beat. It's always a blast to talk puck with Joe, and it gets fascinating when we talk about his front row seat for all of the Buffalo drama. We talk about their prospects like Sam Reinhart and Mikhail Grigorenko, and an upcoming one - some nobody named Jack Eichel or something? Joe was also covering the recent NHL Draft Combine that was in Buffalo, and we do a little brain picking about that experience. How will new coach Dan Bylsma tackle the challenge there? There's also some speculation about the role the Sabres will play in the free agent and trade markets. They have the picks, cash, and cap space for offer sheets- Hmmmm... It's really interesting to see how things are going on in Buffalo, and of course see what lessons can be learned and applied to our Blues.
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Episode 89: Destination Anywhere
09/06/2015 Duración: 01h11minHow about that Stanley Cup Final, eh? What a series! This week, we shift our conversation away from coaching and look more at the options for change on the Blues roster. One note from this week, though, is that another team asked about Hitch before he re-upped with St Louis. But enough about that: where might some of #OurBlues end up? We talk about the Ottawa option, and the Brian Elliott rumors. More than that, there's speculation running amok in the run up to the NHL Draft. We discuss which teams are more likely to be trade partners with the Blues. Also, the free agent market and who'll be available as cap casualties. We play "guess the contract" with the Vladimir Tarasenko negotiations. And then there's the cap itself - what will the NHLPA do with their escalator option? All this and more!
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Episode 88: One Year Hitch
03/06/2015 Duración: 01h13minThe news is out, and we've finally gotten the word: Hitch is back for one more year. One of us likes the idea, the other is a little less enthused. We get to dissect the Hitch press conference and what the coach and the GM had to say. There are a few things that we took away from that. Reckless. Two Cores. Yadda Yadda Yadda. There are Free Agents to sign, and maybe some changes we'd like to see in the team's skill set. Where does Paul Stastny fit on this team? We also talk about the Jordan Schmaltz signing, and the Stanley Cup Final. All that, and more!
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Episode 87: Hitch, or Switch?
26/05/2015 Duración: 01h13minWelcome back my friends, to the coaching decision that never ends. Another week has gone by, and still no word on who the bench boss next year is going to be. Although, the dominoes have started to fall: new coaches in Toronto, Philly, and Edmonton are all decided. Surely, our own decision isn't far behind. There was news though: we have a new Assistant General Manager in Martin Brodeur. There's the latest on Vladimir Sobotka, the comic end to the Babswatch saga, and of course the playoffs as well. This might be the most disagreements we've ever had on the show! The best part though, is a prediction that came true - but you'll have to pay attention to find out what it was.
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Episode 86: Now With More Tims!
20/05/2015 Duración: 01h16minOnce again, we're sitting here on pins and needles, waiting for news about the Blues coaching situation. This week, we're joined by Tim Wiemers, cover writer for the Game Time paper and long-time contributor to the site. We talk more about some options the Blues have, and also what player moves we could see happening. We prioritize the free agents on the current roster, and talk a little about LEADERSHIP! Also, we discuss the annual "there's not enough scoring in the league" complaints, and have an idea or two about that.
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Episode 85: Quiet .... Too Quiet
12/05/2015 Duración: 01h05minSo far, it's been pretty quiet in the land of the Blues. This week we discuss what might be happening in the Blues front office, and who might be on the mind of Doug Armstrong to replace Ken Hitchcock. Some of the names might surprise you! (tease). Also, there's been some GM changes already this offseason, and of course the playoffs are still happening. There's an argument for bringing back Hitch with other coaching heads to roll. In the midst of everything, there's some computer repair tips. We're impressed with a new website, and underwhelmed with the upcoming UFA market. All this, and more!
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Episode 84: Postseason Post-Mortem
06/05/2015 Duración: 01h26minHello there! Now that we've let the blood cool a little bit, it's time for us to take a look at the Blues playoff exit and what went wrong. We take a look at the D, the Forwards, and the goalies, and who's RFA vs UFA this offseason. There's a few rumors already swirling, and those are discussed as well. Who is good as gone, and who'll be back next year? Who do you want back next year? We have a great listener question that touches on what new faces we might want to look for on the free agent market. Ultimately, it's an autopsy on this dead season. Come listen to us play doctor! Wait .... that didn't sound right ...
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Quick Shot: Round 1, Game 6
27/04/2015 Duración: 15minThe End of the Road for the Blues this year. Again.
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Quick Shot: Round 1, Game 5
25/04/2015 Duración: 16minOn this Quick Shot, we started off strong.... took a break in the middle, and then had to try to pull it together at the end. Sound familiar?
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Quick Shot: Round 1, Game 4
23/04/2015 Duración: 16minMission #ShotsForGoals was a complete success. Now .... can they just do this two more times? And then 12 more after that?
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Episode 83: All Tied Up
21/04/2015 Duración: 01h25minHello again, Blues fans! Take a journey with us back in time, to a much happier and simpler era. The Sun shone brighter, the beer was colder, and the Blues were still tied up in their series with the Wild. To help us take a look at games 1 and 2, we're joined by Tony from Hockey Wilderness. We talk about the series so far, what we each want to see (and avoid) in round 2, as well as taking the temperature of Wild fans on a few different topics. We share some common opinions about Steve Ott, and also speculate what Ilya Bryzgalov would be like as a filmmaker.
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Quick Shot: Round 1, Game 3
21/04/2015 Duración: 19minIf you listen to this tonight, you'll already have put in more effort tonight than the team did. Pour another stiff one and check out our reaction to tonight's traveshamockery of a game.
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Quick Shot: Round 1, Game 2
19/04/2015 Duración: 15minVova owes me a hat, but I don't mind. Reaction to game 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the Blues, a 4-1 win.
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Quick Shot: Round 1, Game 1
17/04/2015 Duración: 22minHere's a quick conversation about Game 1. We'll do these as un-numbered episodes to react to the games as they happen. Enjoy!
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Episode 82: Division Champs
15/04/2015 Duración: 01h40minBoy, what a difference a season makes, eh? This time around, the Blues are giving us all kinds of reasons to be confident going into the postseason. This week, we're joined by Game Time's own Brad Lee to talk about the closing of the regular season and the upcoming first round series against the Wild. We discuss officiating (bet ya can't guess which game's recap that comes up in), your playoff starting goalie, and the defensive core of the team. There's a pet theory about who the Wild resemble, and also the usual history, brews, and tangents. At the end, there is some news about the playoff editions of the Game Time paper, and a challenge to our listeners.
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Episode 81: Hold On To Your Butts!
09/04/2015 Duración: 01h20minHello there, friends! We're back, and still savoring that win over Chicago. We have some good brews to share, and also a couple of games to recap. They got better as the week went on. You could say it's almost information overload, the stuff we want to talk about. There's a butt-load of drama over player preparation. Then there's the budding goalie controversy (is it that time of the year already?). Poor Jackman is getting run by players, especially the piece of shit in Chicago. It's the playoffs, so everything is getting cranked up to 11...
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Episode 80: Big Hitter, Lama
31/03/2015 Duración: 01h23minThe Blues are never a dull moment, are they? This week we start with the only #80 in Blues history, who was a heavy hitter himself. Tangents include minor league hockey and our favorite rabbit hole, old draft picks. There were only two games to cover, but they were so different they really summarize the season as a whole. Ups, downs, and scoring from unlikely places. Some concerns about goaltending and team defense are shared. And of course, we're still eyeballing the playoffs and the matchups we see coming down the pike. Bottom line- we don't care who we play.
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Episode 79: Release The Cracknell!
24/03/2015 Duración: 01h40minThis week, we cover the first and only #79 in Blues history. There were some pretty interesting names in his draft round, (you'll see what I mean) and we're glad to have him back. We recap the last home game, and then the road trip thus far. We recorded this after the Detroit game, so... you can bet we have some thoughts on THAT. Other topics and tangents: the trouble with evaluating goalies, #FirstPlaceProblems, officiating, our further love for Finnish players, the Beyond Checkerdome drinking game, and the passing of CapGeek founder Matthew Wuest. Also, what role does Sobotka have in the Blues future?