GDT: Bolts at Blues 7:00 FanDuel

[DawgDad]

One thing we’re seeing is that this team can win without Thomas, Kyrou, or Binnington. We’re not a juggernaut right now, but the future actually looks bright.

These young kids are showing they fit the right identity for this team and for Monty’s style of hockey. So why not seriously consider moving on from Kyrou, Thomas, and Binnington? Those guys can bring real value in return, and it would let this group fully commit to the direction it’s building toward.

I'm sure in the right moment and for an attractive deal they might. For now, these are players they are looking to for veteran leadership. There's no compelling push to move them.

[ManitobaBlues]

One thing we’re seeing is that this team can win without Thomas, Kyrou, or Binnington. We’re not a juggernaut right now, but the future actually looks bright.

These young kids are showing they fit the right identity for this team and for Monty’s style of hockey. So why not seriously consider moving on from Kyrou, Thomas, and Binnington? Those guys can bring real value in return, and it would let this group fully commit to the direction it’s building toward.

I'm sure in the right moment and for an attractive deal they might. For now, these are players they are looking to for veteran leadership. There's no compelling push to move them.

There’s no real veteran leadership on this team. Thomas isn’t a leader, Kyrou isn’t a leader — maybe Binnington is, but that’s debatable. The future leadership group is Broberg, Holloway, Toropchenko, and Neighbours. That’s the core to build around.

[dhsux]

Nice to see Broberg respond w/25 minutes on Ice

I commented in the Broberg thread. Statement game by him, he's growing up fast as a leader on the team.

I agree. Games like that changes his perception of being “soft” or “injury prone” into a strong leader

I cite “injury prone” because it’s more often used to measure a guy’s toughness than it is to measure their actually recklessness

Please don't fall for agenda driven criticism judging for your self is always the best way.

[BleedingBleu]

Nice to see Broberg respond w/25 minutes on Ice

I commented in the Broberg thread. Statement game by him, he's growing up fast as a leader on the team.

I agree. Games like that changes his perception of being “soft” or “injury prone” into a strong leader

I cite “injury prone” because it’s more often used to measure a guy’s toughness than it is to measure their actually recklessness

Please don't fall for agenda driven criticism judging for your self is always the best way.

I didn’t?

However, the criticism existed when he was in Edmonton and a major reason Holland did what he did.

[DawgDad]

Nice to see Broberg respond w/25 minutes on Ice

I commented in the Broberg thread. Statement game by him, he's growing up fast as a leader on the team.

I agree. Games like that changes his perception of being “soft” or “injury prone” into a strong leader

I cite “injury prone” because it’s more often used to measure a guy’s toughness than it is to measure their actually recklessness

Please don't fall for agenda driven criticism judging for your self is always the best way.

I didn’t?

However, the criticism existed when he was in Edmonton and a major reason Holland did what he did.

Oil cans screwed up and ultimately looked like fools. Not that I care, but have to wonder where this criticism came from, was there any informed substance? In reality the Oilers had a full slate of LDs penciled in and they were focused on winning a Cup not grooming young players. Their big mistake was not trading him before the offer sheet. They tried to bury Broberg in the organization and that hand was called.

[Harry York 37]

Kyrou is such a fraud these days

This did not age well!

Scoring a goal in a shootout is a far cry from scoring in a fast-paced game situation where men of your own size can legally contact your person.

When no one is allowed to touch Kyrou... he can be effective.


Hi did actually nudge an opponent once or twice, so there's that.

He has the least compete in the entire organization, if not the NHL. Being on a line with two he-men hides his incredible softness on the ice. Well done, Monty.

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[ScalesofJustice]

Kyrou is such a fraud these days

This did not age well!

Scoring a goal in a shootout is a far cry from scoring in a fast-paced game situation where men of your own size can legally contact your person.

When no one is allowed to touch Kyrou... he can be effective.


Hi did actually nudge an opponent once or twice, so there's that.

He has the least compete in the entire organization, if not the NHL. Being on a line with two he-men hides his incredible softness on the ice. Well done, Monty.

Evidently scoring a goal in a shootout is something only one Blues player has done this year. I know it hurts your argument but when Kyrou does something good try and enjoy it like the rest of us Blues fans.

[ScalesofJustice]

Kyrou is such a fraud these days

This did not age well!

No..it didn't.

[DawgDad]

One thing we’re seeing is that this team can win without Thomas, Kyrou, or Binnington. We’re not a juggernaut right now, but the future actually looks bright.

These young kids are showing they fit the right identity for this team and for Monty’s style of hockey. So why not seriously consider moving on from Kyrou, Thomas, and Binnington? Those guys can bring real value in return, and it would let this group fully commit to the direction it’s building toward.

I'm sure in the right moment and for an attractive deal they might. For now, these are players they are looking to for veteran leadership. There's no compelling push to move them.

There’s no real veteran leadership on this team. Thomas isn’t a leader, Kyrou isn’t a leader — maybe Binnington is, but that’s debatable. The future leadership group is Broberg, Holloway, Toropchenko, and Neighbours. That’s the core to build around.

I don't buy that as a sweeping indictment of the veterans. There are different types of leadership from the C to the locker room to the bench to each line or pairing, the goaltenders, rising up in the moment. Rah-rah guys, cool calm under pressure guys, have your back guys, lead by example guys, dirty work guys. Guys who settle the antsy kids, guys who check, guys whose play makes their teammates better. Guys who can score in a shootout. Forgotten guys who step up and shine when a couple of guys ahead of them on the depth chart are on IR.

Key members of this group have struggled mightily the past two seasons, yet they led the team record setting rally after the 4Nations. Some have been injured or are battling declining skills or slumps. Some have been thrust into roles they aren't comfortable in. It's fair to note and scrutinize these issues but virtually all of them are solid character guys. Guys like Schenn and Buchnevich, Parayko, Faulk, Fowler leave it all on the ice, do a ton of the dirty work, yet some are battling through terrible slumps and declines.

The Blues should not (likely will not) have a fire sale. They need to protect the kids, keep it possible for them to play and win games like Carolina and TB, to grow from learning how to win those games vs getting their brains bashed in with no hope. They need to be surgical, stick to a plan but be ready to pounce on opportunities. An example is Faulk, they do not need to move him this season. They need to make only the deals that clear pending UFAs or return key pieces of the new core.

[Harry York 37]

Kyrou is such a fraud these days

This did not age well!

Scoring a goal in a shootout is a far cry from scoring in a fast-paced game situation where men of your own size can legally contact your person.

When no one is allowed to touch Kyrou... he can be effective.


Hi did actually nudge an opponent once or twice, so there's that.

He has the least compete in the entire organization, if not the NHL. Being on a line with two he-men hides his incredible softness on the ice. Well done, Monty.

Evidently scoring a goal in a shootout is something only one Blues player has done this year. I know it hurts your argument but when Kyrou does something good try and enjoy it like the rest of us Blues fans.

There is no argument. There is pie in the sky wishful thinking among hopeless dreamers wearing the rosiest glasses available. Kyrou is either a 6’1” and 190 pound wuss of the lowest stripe, or the least motivated player in the NHL. Or both.

I did enjoy it. It was an all world fake. Where is that [shirt] during game play?

Have you thought about the number of games that went to shootout which would been won in regulation or in overtime if Kyrou played like he truly cared about the Blues winning games? If he played like a fellow who needed to earn his salary?

Kyrou is the most horrific waste of giant talent that I have seen in years. It makes the baby Jesus cry and our younger players are saddled with the image of him as our highest paid player until he is traded or waived.. He could have been a difference maker and a hero. Instead, he is on the road to be Brandon Saad in a couple of years.

He is an almost decent third-liner right now, in the prime of his health and his career.

It is possible that his gerbil mind will get inspired for several weeks, but it never, ever lasts.
He is a stain on Blues history and upon the bluenote.

He cheats himself, his coaches, his teammates, and the Blues fans.

I am happy Monty found a him a line that even he can’t poison.