Jay Bouwmeester
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Bernie Bits: 10 Snapshots On the Blues, Ryan Dempster Waffling On “Boring” St. Louis
The Bernie Bits for Monday, Feb. 18 … Let’s begin with10 quick snapshots in honor of the Blues’ astonishing 10-game winning streak: 1. Of course, this is more than just a 10-game winning streak. It’s…
4 days agoTarasenko gets hat trick as Blues beat Predators 5-4 in OT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vladimir Tarasenko put on quite a show to keep the St. Louis Blues’ winning streak alive. Tarasenko completed a hat trick by scoring 16 seconds into overtime , and the Blues…
2 weeks ago
Bernie Bits: The Blues Don’t Tank, Cardinals Whiff on Machado, Bad Day for Mizzou Football, Jackie Robinson’s Birthday
Bernie Bits … because they are good for you. Here’s my offering for Jan. 31, 2019… QUOTE OF THE DAY “He gave the black community a sense of hope, a sense of pride.” — John…
3 weeks ago
Bernie Bits: STL And MLS, Schwartz-Tarasenko Hypocrisy, Cubs’ Distress, Cards Need LH Reliever
Here’s your dish of Bernie Bits for Jan. 18, 2019 … (As Always, Pardon My Typos) HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Blues captain Alex Pietrangelo, who turns 29 today. The two-time NHL All-Star has played 652 regular season…
1 month 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 month agoRookie Binnington makes 28 saves, Blues top Canadiens 4-1
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jordan Binnington has played in 204 minor league games, plenty of time to wonder if he’d ever make an NHL start. The long wait was worth it for the rookie St.…
1 month agoBlackwood picks up first NHL win, Devils beat Bruins 5-2
BOSTON (AP) — Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 40 shots for his first NHL victory, Blake Coleman scored twice and the New Jersey Devils beat the Boston Bruins 5-2 on Thursday night. Damon Severson scored 25 seconds…
2 months agoThomas, Allen lead Blues to a 4-1 victory over Sabres
ST. LOUIS (AP) — One year ago, Robert Thomas was starring in Buffalo for Team Canada in the IIHF World Junior Championship. Now, he is showcasing his skills against Buffalo for much higher stakes. Thomas…
2 months agoBlues’ O’Reilly nets short-handed winner after obscure call
ST. LOUIS (AP) — After the St. Louis Blues caught the short end of the stick on an obscure NHL rule, Ryan O’Reilly bailed them out with a breakaway winner. O’Reilly scored a short-handed goal…
2 months agoFour-goal second period sends Coyotes past Blues, 6-1
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Nick Schmaltz is turning out to be the kind of player the Arizona Coyotes hoped he’d be when they traded two former first-round picks for him. And, 22-year-old Adin Hill has…
3 months ago