Fresh Tom Stillman Interview w/Andy Strickland

[TBone]

A wide ranging interview on a variety of topics.

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[a smell of green grass]

Mr Stillman

Fans in other cities get to see Musial every game.

Where is our Musial?

Why buy a ticket in St Louis? Is the big draw to win 5% more more than last year? That’s all?

I recommend that you figure out how to get a Musial on your team. That is what your fans deserve.

[sdaltons]

Not sure it will help to add a deceased baseball player

[seattleblue]

Mr. Stillman, it's a team sport. Where is my fanboy fantasy man to clothe myself in? I must clothe myself in a fantasy man outfit it is all that gets me going

[netboy65]

Mr Stillman

Fans in other cities get to see Musial every game.

Where is our Musial?

Why buy a ticket in St Louis? Is the big draw to win 5% more more than last year? That’s all?

I recommend that you figure out how to get a Musial on your team. That is what your fans deserve.

For homework, why don’t you tell us the Musial on each team?

[dhsux]

Mr Stillman

Fans in other cities get to see Musial every game.

Where is our Musial?

Why buy a ticket in St Louis? Is the big draw to win 5% more more than last year? That’s all?

I recommend that you figure out how to get a Musial on your team. That is what your fans deserve.

You mean he needs to pay a $200 signing bonus?? No Way!

[BudOnTap]

Mr Stillman

Fans in other cities get to see Musial every game.

Where is our Musial?

Why buy a ticket in St Louis? Is the big draw to win 5% more more than last year? That’s all?

I recommend that you figure out how to get a Musial on your team. That is what your fans deserve.

Yep. Life is passing you by. Stay sad and depressed, guy. Nothing exciting is going on in the world.

[sneptsmoustache]

Not sure it will help to add a deceased baseball player

Alright, you got a literal LOL out of me with that one

[bluetunehead]

Mr Stillman

Fans in other cities get to see Musial every game.

Where is our Musial?

Why buy a ticket in St Louis? Is the big draw to win 5% more more than last year? That’s all?

I recommend that you figure out how to get a Musial on your team. That is what your fans deserve.

For homework, why don’t you tell us the Musial on each team?

Well just going down the Atlantic… the biggest name on each team:

Boston - Pastrnak - 25th overall
Buffalo - Dahlin - 1st overall
(though arguably Thompson - 26th, acquired via trade)
Detroit - Larkin - 15th overall
Florida - Tkachuk - 6th overall (acquired via trade)
Montreal - Suzuki - 13th overall (acquired via trade)
Ottawa - Tkachuk - 4th overall
Tampa Bay - Kucherov - 56th overall
Toronto - Matthews - 1st overall

So yeah… clearly tanking is the only way to acquire star players…

[netboy65]

Mr Stillman

Fans in other cities get to see Musial every game.

Where is our Musial?

Why buy a ticket in St Louis? Is the big draw to win 5% more more than last year? That’s all?

I recommend that you figure out how to get a Musial on your team. That is what your fans deserve.

For homework, why don’t you tell us the Musial on each team?

Well just going down the Atlantic… the biggest name on each team:

Boston - Pastrnak - 25th overall
Buffalo - Dahlin - 1st overall
(though arguably Thompson - 26th, acquired via trade)
Detroit - Larkin - 15th overall
Florida - Tkachuk - 6th overall (acquired via trade)
Montreal - Suzuki - 13th overall (acquired via trade)
Ottawa - Tkachuk - 4th overall
Tampa Bay - Kucherov - 56th overall
Toronto - Matthews - 1st overall

So yeah… clearly tanking is the only way to acquire star players…

Precisely. Plus when you mention Stan, he was a once in a generation player. None of those guys are that. McDavid, MacKinnon, Matthews (maybe), I don’t know if I include Ovi or Sid anymore since they’re both in twilight years, but that’s about it. Not sure how “every other team” has that guy

[moose-and-squirrel]

best owner the Blues have had and it's not even close

[dhsux]

best owner the Blues have had and it's not even close

And we pretty much resolved the best GM ever as well.

[2forDiving]

Not sure it will help to add a deceased baseball player

Alright, you got a literal LOL out of me with that one

Good news is he should still be available at #19 when they pick.

[moose-and-squirrel]

Not sure it will help to add a deceased baseball player

Alright, you got a literal LOL out of me with that one

Good news is he should still be available at #19 when they pick.

should be an adequate shot blocker

[DawgDad]

Mr Stillman

Fans in other cities get to see Musial every game.

Where is our Musial?

Why buy a ticket in St Louis? Is the big draw to win 5% more more than last year? That’s all?

I recommend that you figure out how to get a Musial on your team. That is what your fans deserve.

OMG! The Blues have had their Musial, he even has a statue.

Try appreciating the players they have now; Thomas prorated to 82 games was a 95 point center this past season. That's equivalent to a decent Musial season. Rinse and repeat that last line until it sticks in your head, please.

By the way, the Cardinals weren't always a good team or a big draw when they had Musial. And yes, I saw him play, in person, at the ballpark.

[a smell of green grass]

Mr Stillman

Fans in other cities get to see Musial every game.

Where is our Musial?

Why buy a ticket in St Louis? Is the big draw to win 5% more more than last year? That’s all?

I recommend that you figure out how to get a Musial on your team. That is what your fans deserve.

For homework, why don’t you tell us the Musial on each team?

Anyone being truthful knows that St Louis is lacking in HOF/elite/franchise talent.

https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/daily ... se-players

Here is the MVPs of the playoffs: Notice any HOFers?
2024: Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers*
2023: Jonathan Marchessault, Vegas Golden Knights
2022: Cale Makar, Colorado Avalanche
2021: Andrei Vasilevskiy, Tampa Bay Lightning l
2020: Victor Hedman, Tampa Bay Lightning
2019: Ryan O'Reilly, St. Louis Blues
2018: Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals
2017: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins
2016: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins
2015: Duncan Keith, Chicago Blackhawks
2014: Justin Williams, Los Angeles Kings
2013: Patrick Kane, Chicago Blackhawks
2012: Jonathan Quick, Los Angeles Kings
2011: Tim Thomas, Boston Bruins
2010: Jonathan Toews, Chicago Blackhawks
2009: Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins
2008: Henrik Zetterberg, Detroit Red Wings
2007: Scott Niedermayer, Anaheim Ducks
2006: Cam Ward, Carolina Hurricanes
2004: Brad Richards, Tampa Bay Lightning
2003: Jean-Sebastien Giguere, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim*
2002: Nicklas Lidstrom, Detroit Red Wings
2001: Patrick Roy, Colorado Avalanche
2000: Scott Stevens, New Jersey Devils
1999: Joe Nieuwendyk, Dallas Stars