Jake Allen
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Bernie on the Blues: It’s Been An Incredible, Fantastic Journey Over The Last 12 Months
As I type this, it’s the morning of Jan. 2 and the Blues are in Denver, preparing for Thursday night’s game against the Colorado Avalanche. It’s a terrific time to pause and reflect on the…
2 weeks ago -
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,…
3 weeks ago -
The Blues’ Cure For The Stanley Cup Hangover: Abundant Depth, Immense Character, and Wicked Goaltending
The Blues are still thriving in their post-Stanley Cup high, skating above the competition in the Western Conference in a fast start that defies logic and belief. It isn’t a matter of not believing in…
2 months ago -
Bernie on the Blues: Hey, Whatever Happened To The Stanley Cup Hangover?
Say, what happened to the dreaded Stanley Cup hangover? Where did it go? The Blues were supposed to be dragging. Depleted of energy. Lacking a hungry heart. Lost in the fog of a champagne mist.…
2 months ago -
Bernie: The Jordan Binnington Contract Is A Positive Step For The Goalie And The Blues
Jordan Binnington’s new contract with the Blues is good for both sides. I say that because the goaltender and team could have gone hardcore and created animosity by digging in on contract demands and terms.…
6 months ago -
Bernie Bits: Surging Blues, Charitable Pujols, Hungry Luke Voit and Raising a Glass To The Bambino
Bernie Bits … It’s Feb. 6, 2019 The Blues stand among the NHL’s best teams over the last eight weeks, surging for a 14-8-1 record in their last 23 games to creep within one point…
12 months ago -
Bernie Bits: Cardinals Prospect Watch, Blues Clues, Oskar Award, Ripping LA Rams Fans, ‘Army’ Moving?
Your daily dish of Bernie Bits Jan. 24, 2019… HAPPY BIRTHDAY Former Cardinals pitcher Neil Allen, acquired from the Mets in 1983 in the trade for Keith Hernandez, is 61 today … former Cards pitcher…
12 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…
12 months ago -
Blues Bits: O’Reilly Oh My. Road Graders. Streaking Perron. Updated Playoff Chances.
Bernie Bits for Tuesday, Jan. 15… Today’s Motto: Let’s Go (Mostly Positive) Blues! Happy Birthday: Former Blues defenseman Cade Fairchild is 30 today. This Day in Sports History: In 1942 U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt…
1 year ago -
The Blues’ Troubles At Home Begin With Jake Allen In Goal
Blues chairman Tom Stillman, ever supportive, hasn’t given up on the season. The Blues are still lagging in the Western Conference standings, and sitting near the bottom of the NHL with 38 points. But with…
1 year ago