ShakeyWalton

In case some people don't recognize me, I'm a Blues fan that has spent some time on your forum because I like to talk hockey with knowledgeable fans.  I also would like to say that your team deserves a ton of credit for that spirited battle in the Sharks series.  I know it sucks to lose (look what team I follow), but you should take consolation that the Sharks are run-down and about to be taken out permanently.

Back to the topic at hand.  Every year Blues fans say that the Wings dominance is coming to an end because they're getting older, Lidstrom will soon be finished, lack of goaltending, etc, but it never happens. I have to think that my team is going to have a big year, and if Berglund, Oshie, Petro, Shattenkirk, and Halak take the next step, look out.  We also have a Russian coming in named Tarasenko that's been hyped like no future Blue I've ever seen before.  Our future truly is as bright as ever.

On the down side, Oshie has off-ice issues, Perron may not be back, and I'm not sold on Halak personally.  What I would like to know is how you fans feel about your current personnel and the farm system.  Will the NHL continue to see Detroit dominate, or are they running out of gas?

Just curious to hear what you guys have to say and maybe how you feel about the Blues and their future.

As a Blues fan, for the love of Christ, take these pricks out.  I cannot stomach seeing either Vancouver or San Jose win a Cup before my team, so go Wings!

Thanks for the nice responses about the Blues everybody.  How fun were those days in the early and mid-90's when Detroit, Chicago, and St. Louis were all good teams that hated each other in the "Chuck" Norris Division?  Kocur, Probert, Grimson, Peluso, Chase, Kimble, Twist, etc...

Rivalries have nearly gone the way of the dinosaur, and that is not right.  Getting the Blues on a near even playing field with the Red Wings should boost the intensity.  Wouldn't hurt if Detroit got a little tougher too.  Red Wings have only 11 fighting majors this season, while the Blues have 72!  Those numbers shocked me while I read them.  It's pretty clear that teams don't have to fight to win, but it sure adds some excitement.

Thanks Shakey,
I have my worries about the team right now, but I think folks really are a little spoiled. I think back to the series with your Blues in '96; watching game seven of that series was one of the most exciting, nail-biting times I can remember in my life. The fortunes of the two teams went in different directions after that game... While I can appreciate people being pissed off at our team playing well below what they should be capable of (they do have the personnel to avoid getting their asses handed to them that badly when they lose, to any team). I also wonder about the 'expectation' that we should win. The fans get rightfully angry when they sense that attitude, but they are just as guilty of it. I hate seeing the team not play to their capabilities, but on the whole, we have had it really good.

Boy, did they ever.  Thanks for reminding me of that game.  Heading out the door for a 3 day bender in 3, 2, 1...

Hey guys.  I just got done reading the GDT from last night's game, and wanted to make a few comments.

First off, that was obviously a great game for us Blues fans to watch.  To score 10 goals against any NHL team is quite a feat, but to do it to Detroit, in Detroit nonetheless, was remarkable.  I must say though, that I am rather surprised at some of the comments in the GDT thread.  I never thought I would see Red Wings fans question the leadership qualities of Lidstrom, or question the toughness of Franzen.  There seemed to be a ton of negativity for just 1 game.  For a minute there, I thought I was reading a Blues GDT.

I can understand the irrational posts after such a blowout, but you guys get a high seed in the playoffs, while we go home again.  We'll trade you if you want?   We have a concussed great young player that has shown no inclination that he'll be cleared to play, a very erratic goaltending tandem, players missing practices, a drunken golf cart injury that was the beginning of the end for a #1 overall,  no playoffs 5 out of 6 years, and last but certainly not least, a dirt cheap payroll from an ownership that desperately wants out.

This thread was only created so that you Red Wings fans can appreciate what you have.  Talk to you later and good luck in the playoffs.

...best of luck to Shawn Burr in fighting this horrible disease.  It would be way too soon losing another Wing.  I just want the great Detroit fans to know we are thinking about Mr. Burr and praying for a speedy recovery.  God bless.

I specifically signed up for this forum to give my regards to all you Detroit fans.  I am a die-hard Blues fan, yet find myself devastated by the loss of Probie.  What an absolute warrior, and a hell of a hockey player.  I am 29 years old, grew up hating Probert, but always dreamed of how great he would look in the 'Note.

I am so sorry for your loss Detroit.  Life has a way of smacking you between the eyes, does it not?