Beyond Checkerdome

This time around, we remember the Lokomotiv crash, other former Blues, and the KHL. We also discuss the week's games, Wah's theatrics, the upcoming playoffs, and we respond to a listener's email. It runs long, but we explain why ...

We are joined by St Louis Game Time's Brad Lee again, as we talk about various things. Two hat tricks in a row, regulation wins that help our ROW, and our 37th episode ... in a row. Also, our defensive depth, our scoring depth, the impact of Tarasenko's injury, and a final opportunity for the the Blues to Fuck Detroit at the end of the season.

This episode, we cover the week that was, celebrate another Oshie in the world, Blues of yore, oddball goals that were or weren't, and the week ahead. We also mention some of the feedback we got about last week's question, and what some of our competitors are up to as the regular season draws to an end. All that, and a new word is invented.... because we can.

We take some strolls down memory lane, and we cover some recent games ... and injuries are involved everywhere we go. Listen "live" as we learn about the Vladimir Tarasenko injury as we record and get our first reactions. Also, the recent GM meetings, overtimes and shootouts, and an appeal to listeners for their suggestions on a hypothetical situation. And a few other things, too!

What a week it was, too!! This episode, we talk about the future in net for the Blues, the Central Division's handling of the trade deadline, a 4-0 week of games (and how 'bout dem Swedes!) , the Canuck Collapse, ...and what double standards can let you get away with in the NHL. All of these, and a few other things as well!!

We review the first two games post-Olympic-break, and then spend a lot of time on the Ryan Miller / Steve Ott trade. There are a few rants, and we try to sell ourselves on Ott. We're still working on that, in fact. Also, we talk about the week and season ahead. Things are heating up!

In this special edition of Beyond Checkerdome, we discuss the weekend's big trade with NHL.com Sabres and Leafs correspondent and Pro Hockey Talk writer Joe Yerdon.

This week we promise to give at least as much effort as Team USA did in the Olympics. We also talk about the path to coaching in the NHL, Blues injury info, and how our boys did in Sochi. We debate how the international game compares to the NHL, a little bit of trivia is dropped, and no matter where we go- we keep running into Finns. Finns Everywhere.

This week's show is brought to you by the letter O. We celebrate the launching of Oshie's fame, cover the Olympics thus far, and get the origins of St Louis Game Time from none other than Brad Lee! Pay us a visit on St Louis Game Time to find the links to things we mention here.

Put on your Thinking Toques! This episode marks the return of our friendly neighborhood stats man, Robb Tufts. We take a moment to recap the week that was - mystery goals, injuries, blown leads, and the rest. The majority of the show, however, is focused on the wild wonderful world of #FancyStats. With the league on break, we can make references to specific statistics, and they'll still show the same when you listen to our conversation now. Follow along, if you like! Robb's first visit was on Episode 14.

The week that was includes little Russians of days past, wins and losses, and our loss of the modern day "little Russian guy". Be riveted to your chair as we research/fact check live on the air, and celebrate the Tarasenko heroics against Nashville. We plug a couple other sites, talk about some of the latest trade rumors, and review some of our draft pick trading chips.

The week that was includes a 3-1 road trip, a crappy game for Jimmy Howard, an embarrassment in New Jersey, and a controversial ending on Long Island. Also the week ahead and the re-aligned playoff structure, and more!

The Blues lose a couple games, and people lose their minds. We re-examine the hypothetical Ryan Miller trade with a listener's email, and talk about Tortorella losing his mind in Vancouver ...and a lot more!

... we talk about the great Western Canadian Road Trip of last week; Edmonton is more like Emonton, Maxim Lapierre scores magical goals, Vladimir Tarasenko is Mario Lemieux one night, and Brett Hull the next. We stroll down backup goalie memory lane, look at the remaining Blues Olympians, and cover the changes in Winnipeg.

We reach back to the Chicago win, and then the other games of this past week. The highlight, of course, is the victory over the LA Kings. Also, the Winter Classic and Team USA. Try to I.D the movie references!

This week's podcast features the Blues losing, the Blues winning, a car wreck of a 3rd period, and an actual car wreck. All that and a guest: Jesse from All The Kings' Men podcast!

This week, we review the past week's games, as well has the many problems in Edmonton, the Blues' contribution to the world of gifs, the mounting injuries in St Louis, an appreciation of all things Bryzgalov... and more!!

This week the Blues' winning streak coincides with Tyler's own streak... Also we talk about the James Neal and Shawn Thornton suspensions, the Blues week that was - especially the Leafs game, the amazing goalie depth around the league, and Chris Stewart's recent hot stick . Also also, Tim learns that victory can still taste a little shitty.

The usual week in review, PLUS, new beers are tried, the misadventures of Patrik Berglund, Olympic Team Canada, and the nastiness in the BOS/PIT game.

Hitch is awesome, Patrick Roy is a head case, a budding court case about head injuries, the Canadian TV rights deal -and what this means for the Blues - And more! Also .. Tim does a bad Canadian accent