Well, that's it folks. The season ends on a much different note than the previous one. We mull over the loss, how we got here, and where we go now. There is some drinking involved - shocker, I know.

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2020 Quick Shots: Round 1 Game 6

Well, that was a bit of a let down, eh? We took a few minutes to talk about that Game 5 loss, and what we saw in that game. Turns out, not as much as we'd have liked.

2020 Quick Shots: Round 1 Game 5

It's a double shot - of Victory! The Blues skate the back to backs of Games 3 & 4 to wins, tying the series and restoring the faith of Blues fans everywhere. The timing might be a pain in the ass, but that actually might be helping the team, too. We celebrate the 2 wins and look forward to what Game 5 has in store.

2020 Quick Shots: Round 1 Games 3 and 4

The Blues played better ... kinda? We discuss our mixed emotions about a team that looked better at times, but still fell short where it matters most. None the less, a gutsy effort that forced overtime is a positive. Still too many whistles, though, and not always at the right time. Down 2 games is not ideal, but the Blues know what to do.

2020 Quick Shots: Round 1 Game 2

Well, we finally got to see what the playoff version of the Blues look like. Though the team looked better, we still didn't get the result we wanted. Darn good thing this isn't a "best out of 1" series.

2020 Quick Shots: Round 1 Game 1

Well, the Blues go winless in the round robin tournament and end up facing Vancouver in the first round. Avenge 2009!! We take a quick moment to share our thoughts on what we've seen so far, and what we're thinking about the upcoming series. Playoff hockey begins... NOW.

2020 Quick Shots: Playoff Pregaming

Rumor has it that Hockey is back. The Blues are tuning up against the Hawks and then on to the Round Robin that means games matter once again (kinda). This gives us an opportunity to sit down and catch up on what we're doing/seeing/thinking during the global pandemic and to talk a little puck ... FINALLY.

Episode 222: Did Somebody Say Hockey?

Don't know if you've heard, but there's not much hockey going on right now. Nonetheless, we took the opportunity to sit down and chat about the handful of games that took place before CoViD took over the world. The win streak ended, but then the season did, too, so that seems less significant. We talk about hockey history, disease, and hockey players of the past and future .... and one that never existed! There are still a few things to discuss, and some fun along the way.

Episode 221: Pandemic

Welcome back! We got a chance to catch up on things, including the dramatic events in Anaheim and the relief over JayBo's recuperation. We talk a little about that and then the trade deadline acquisition of Marco Scandella, Other great stories have happened, including EBUG legend David Ayers and the return of Bobby Ryan. There's good news on the Tarasenko front, and we're looking forward to some particular games - both this year and next! All that and our usual tangents.

Episode 220: JayBo and Lessons Learned

It's been a roller coaster ride lately, with a few highs and a lot of lows, but that's life in the NHL. We talk a little about All Star weekend, and what's happened since (note: recorded before the Anaheim game). Also there's Steen's 1000 game mark, and some bad news out of San Antonio. But, big picture-wise .... still a pretty good time to be a Blues fan.

Episode 219: Kayfabe

Winning streaks come and go, and here we come again. We talk about the strangeness of it all, and how hard it is to be a happy hockey fan. Also, some new coach firings (again). The ASG is around the corner, with a healthy STL representation. And another thing - expanding on last episode's conversation about what gambling would bring to the NHL, what about the officiating? This and all of the other usual tangents.

Episode 218: Perron in the Limelight

The Blues season keeps chugging along, and so do we. Since we last talked, there have been several wins including some highly satisfying ones against the Hawks. We've had more changes amongst the coaching ranks, and we talk about what that means for "capital H" Hockey. We almost landed Taylor Hall, it sounds like, but is missing out all that bad? All this and a few random thoughts as well. That's just how we roll.

Episode 217: Basil, Bacon, and Old Boys

The season keeps going, and so do the St Louis Blues. A 5-2-3 run that included injuries, callups, a suspension, and a HECK of a news-cycle that keeps going. What happens when you trust your players? What happens when your trust in the coach is misplaced? How do you rebuild trust? Meanwhile, the games just keep coming.

Episode 216: Trust

A bit overdue on this one - listen as we celebrate the 7-game winning streak, as well as other 15s of yore. We send off the latest 15 and cover Fabbri's trade to Detroit. Winter Classic jerseys, 3-on-0s, roster moves, milestones, and drug use in the NHL are also covered.

Episode 215: Shaping Up, Shipping Out

Now that we have some more games under our belt ..... we're still not sure what to make of it all. Some problems remain, but we're still holding a top spot in the division. Worth noting: this was recorded before the news broke about Tarasenko's surgery, so feel free to disregard any optimism related to that.

Episode 214: Work In Progress

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