Jake Allen
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There’s no reason to think the Blues will slow down any time soon
How cool is it to not only have a team that’s played at the highest level and won a championship, but have it continue its greatness? That’s where we stand with the St. Louis Blues,…
6 months ago -
There’s a responsible way to use Jordan Binnington
Back in early November, I wrote a piece here at 101 ESPN.com that suggested the Blues “give Jordan Binnington some NHL minutes, and give (Jake) Allen a break.” Well, the Blues did indeed waive Chad…
1 year ago -
The Blues Only Have One Bright Spot and This Season Is a Train Wreck
Uncle! I give up. I admit it. As much as I tried to play the “it’s still early enough” card for the Blues, the quarter pole of the season occurred this weekend, and they still…
2 years ago -
If Jake Allen Plays Like He Can, the Blues Can Beat Anyone
Hopefully, the Blues are in the clear as they head down the stretch of this NHL season. As someone who thought (OK, knew) their playoff chances ended with the seven game losing streak and dropping…
2 years ago -
Bright Side of Life: 5 Nice Things About the Blues After the Weekend’s Wins
The Blues’ 5-4 overtime victory over Chicago lifted them within a single point of a playoff spot with ten games left. Sure, if the post-season started today, the Blues wouldn’t be one of the sixteen…
2 years ago -
Five Musts for the Blues to Make the Stanley Cup Finals
After six straight playoff years in which they have failed to make the Stanley Cup Finals, the Blues should have a pretty good idea of what it takes to get there. With another championship for…
3 years ago -
Playoff Elimination Stings, but This Blues Team Offers Hope for Future
The Blues’ transition year is over. With a 3-1 loss in Nashville on Sunday, the Blues were eliminated from the playoffs for the 50th year. This isn’t a Penguins-type transition, in which Mario Lemieux played…
3 years ago -
If Blues Want to Win Game Four, It’s Time to Get Aggressive
The Blues are capable of playing lots of hockey in the offensive zone in these playoffs, but against both Minnesota and Nashville, they’ve spent an inordinate amount of time in the defensive zone, leading to…
3 years ago -
Five Reasons the Blues Are Enjoying a Western Conference Standings Resurgence
The Blues were reeling from five-game losing streak on the morning of March 5, sitting with a 32-27-5 record, good for 67 points and trailing the Nashville Predators in the Central division by six. Worse…
3 years ago -
As Playoffs Approach, Blues Show Multiple Personalities
As the wildly inconsistent Blues head out west to try and maintain a hold on the second wild card spot in the NHL’s western conference, there are several points fans can feel good about heading into…
3 years ago