Bruins and Blues close on Faulk?

[Galatians221jb1]

https://x.com/nhlrumourreport/status/20 ... 51234?s=46

Why is there never any info on who else is in the rumored deal? Frustrating

[sdaltons]

Because it's made up.

[zamadoo]

The link you shared said "James Murphy: According to an NHL source with knowledge of the situation, the Bruins and Blues have been engaged in NHL trade talks on right-shot Blues veteran defenseman Justin Faulk - RG (2/17)"

Just below it I saw these great posts:

"We’re taking about Slafkovsky when we should be looking at Dalibor Dvorsky as well

Dvorsky youngest Slovak ever to have a 4-game point streak at Olympics with NHL participation

Also his 6 points are the most by any Blues player who has ever been at Olympics (NHL)"

"NEW RECORD(S)

Dalibor Dvorsky's six points (3g, 3a) is the most ever by an
@NHL
rookie in a single Olympic tournament.

It is also the most by any St. Louis Blues player in a single Olympic tournament."

And here, Bortz in an interview talking up STL - LAY IT ON THE LINE is right! https://x.com/MissinCurfew/status/20238 ... 54646?s=20

[SweeneyAstray]

And here, Bortz in an interview talking up STL - LAY IT ON THE LINE is right! https://x.com/MissinCurfew/status/20238 ... 54646?s=20

I know I’m steering us off course here, but Bortz is 100% accurate.

While I’d hesitate to call St. Louis a ‘blue collar’ town, I agree wholeheartedly that St. Louis is a ‘get your hands dirty’ kind of town and that blue collar and white collar and no collar residents have a ‘roll your sleeves up and get engaged’ ethos that is undeniable. And THAT is why, despite immense talent, the fan base in the city will never get behind entitled, lazy, pouty players. Period.

[netboy65]

And here, Bortz in an interview talking up STL - LAY IT ON THE LINE is right! https://x.com/MissinCurfew/status/20238 ... 54646?s=20

I know I’m steering us off course here, but Bortz is 100% accurate.

While I’d hesitate to call St. Louis a ‘blue collar’ town, I agree wholeheartedly that St. Louis is a ‘get your hands dirty’ kind of town and that blue collar and white collar and no collar residents have a ‘roll your sleeves up and get engaged’ ethos that is undeniable. And THAT is why, despite immense talent, the fan base in the city will never get behind entitled, lazy, pouty players. Period.

That’s also why we only have one Cup in 60 years.

[BleedingBleu]

And here, Bortz in an interview talking up STL - LAY IT ON THE LINE is right! https://x.com/MissinCurfew/status/20238 ... 54646?s=20

I know I’m steering us off course here, but Bortz is 100% accurate.

While I’d hesitate to call St. Louis a ‘blue collar’ town, I agree wholeheartedly that St. Louis is a ‘get your hands dirty’ kind of town and that blue collar and white collar and no collar residents have a ‘roll your sleeves up and get engaged’ ethos that is undeniable. And THAT is why, despite immense talent, the fan base in the city will never get behind entitled, lazy, pouty players. Period.

Yep, StL Sports fans identify most with scrappy Utility Players, Special Teams Heroes, Gadget Players, Swiss Army Knives, and Grinders.

The little engines that do

[steve li]

And here, Bortz in an interview talking up STL - LAY IT ON THE LINE is right! https://x.com/MissinCurfew/status/20238 ... 54646?s=20

I know I’m steering us off course here, but Bortz is 100% accurate.

While I’d hesitate to call St. Louis a ‘blue collar’ town, I agree wholeheartedly that St. Louis is a ‘get your hands dirty’ kind of town and that blue collar and white collar and no collar residents have a ‘roll your sleeves up and get engaged’ ethos that is undeniable. And THAT is why, despite immense talent, the fan base in the city will never get behind entitled, lazy, pouty players. Period.

That’s also why we only have one Cup in 60 years.

Well, maybe.

But thinking Kypreos, a terrible trade, Covid, a lack of goaltending, plus maybe Kadri might also have had something to do with it.

[billybaseball]

1st and Dean Letourneau?

[seattleblue]

As an argument, "STL likes hard working athletes = less winning" is at best a speculative suggestion with no supporting evidence

on Faulk if they have to get a defenseman back in the deal who's serviceable for minutes now, I'd select Soderstrom

[Harry York 37]

As an argument, "STL likes hard working athletes = less winning" is at best a speculative suggestion with no supporting evidence

on Faulk if they have to get a defenseman back in the deal who's serviceable for minutes now, I'd select Soderstrom

Soderstom is the same size- 6 feet even, but 19 pounds lighter (Hockey DB) than Faulk , and he also shoots Right.

He turns 25 in 8 days.

From his Draft Scouting report-
An uber competitive two-way defenceman who thinks the game at the highest level, A gifted skater, his ability to traverse all three zones is best described as smooth and effortless. He never looks disinterested, and it's always apparent just how badly he wants to win. His vision and awareness is great, allowing him to play a responsible yet dynamic brand of hockey. He's a dangerous puck-carrier with a great shot. Defensively, he makes good decisions quickly and consistently, never looking out of place when pitted up against the other team's top players. He pressures the opposition and limits options, never getting in the way of his goalie. (Curtis Joe, EP 2019)

Could Soderstrom be a good second or third-pairing for us?
It might be scary moving Mailloux up to second-pairing

[Harry S Deals]

As an argument, "STL likes hard working athletes = less winning" is at best a speculative suggestion with no supporting evidence

on Faulk if they have to get a defenseman back in the deal who's serviceable for minutes now, I'd select Soderstrom

Soderstom is the same size- 6 feet even, but 19 pounds lighter (Hockey DB) than Faulk , and he also shoots Right.

He turns 25 in 8 days.

From his Draft Scouting report-
An uber competitive two-way defenceman who thinks the game at the highest level, A gifted skater, his ability to traverse all three zones is best described as smooth and effortless. He never looks disinterested, and it's always apparent just how badly he wants to win. His vision and awareness is great, allowing him to play a responsible yet dynamic brand of hockey. He's a dangerous puck-carrier with a great shot. Defensively, he makes good decisions quickly and consistently, never looking out of place when pitted up against the other team's top players. He pressures the opposition and limits options, never getting in the way of his goalie. (Curtis Joe, EP 2019)

Could Soderstrom be a good second or third-pairing for us?
It might be scary moving Mailloux up to second-pairing

I doubt the Blues see Mailloux as a top 4 guy next year unless there is a large jump in development. Keep him in a lesser role until he is proving it. Victor Soderstrom is another inexperienced bottom pairing guy, correct? I dont think he would be a Top 4 either but i may not be thinking of the right guy

[Pierre McGuire]

1st and Dean Letourneau?

You won’t get both but Letourneau would definitely be the ask….doubt you can get him though. You might be able to get Poitras and a 2nd rounder.

[danno]

And here, Bortz in an interview talking up STL - LAY IT ON THE LINE is right! https://x.com/MissinCurfew/status/20238 ... 54646?s=20

I know I’m steering us off course here, but Bortz is 100% accurate.

While I’d hesitate to call St. Louis a ‘blue collar’ town, I agree wholeheartedly that St. Louis is a ‘get your hands dirty’ kind of town and that blue collar and white collar and no collar residents have a ‘roll your sleeves up and get engaged’ ethos that is undeniable. And THAT is why, despite immense talent, the fan base in the city will never get behind entitled, lazy, pouty players. Period.

Yep, StL Sports fans identify most with scrappy Utility Players, Special Teams Heroes, Gadget Players, Swiss Army Knives, and Grinders.

The little engines that do

So did they ever get around to erecting that Vladimir sobotka statue or did that project get scrapped altogether?

Who had it as their profile Pic? Was it Pierre?

[Galatians221jb1]

And here, Bortz in an interview talking up STL - LAY IT ON THE LINE is right! https://x.com/MissinCurfew/status/20238 ... 54646?s=20

I know I’m steering us off course here, but Bortz is 100% accurate.

While I’d hesitate to call St. Louis a ‘blue collar’ town, I agree wholeheartedly that St. Louis is a ‘get your hands dirty’ kind of town and that blue collar and white collar and no collar residents have a ‘roll your sleeves up and get engaged’ ethos that is undeniable. And THAT is why, despite immense talent, the fan base in the city will never get behind entitled, lazy, pouty players. Period.

Lots of athletes; Blues, Cards etc. marry girls from St. Louis. Gretzky, Mark McGwire, and many more. They stay here and remain here. Few want the hassles of a huge city.

[zamadoo]

And here, Bortz in an interview talking up STL - LAY IT ON THE LINE is right! https://x.com/MissinCurfew/status/20238 ... 54646?s=20

I know I’m steering us off course here, but Bortz is 100% accurate.

While I’d hesitate to call St. Louis a ‘blue collar’ town, I agree wholeheartedly that St. Louis is a ‘get your hands dirty’ kind of town and that blue collar and white collar and no collar residents have a ‘roll your sleeves up and get engaged’ ethos that is undeniable. And THAT is why, despite immense talent, the fan base in the city will never get behind entitled, lazy, pouty players. Period.

It's hilarious to me when something like this is brought up and many start rolling their eyes and basically inferring that the people who identify as blue collar are stupid or that people who enjoy watching inspired hockey from smart players don't like or want any talented scorers.

It's worth noting his comments about the Blues Alumni being so great to current players. All of them were preaching hard work at that ceremony earlier this season. Oshie too. Perhaps, as some insinuate, none of them won a Cup with the Blues, so we should neither heed their word nor honor their commitment?

[Harry York 37]

And here, Bortz in an interview talking up STL - LAY IT ON THE LINE is right! https://x.com/MissinCurfew/status/20238 ... 54646?s=20

I know I’m steering us off course here, but Bortz is 100% accurate.

While I’d hesitate to call St. Louis a ‘blue collar’ town, I agree wholeheartedly that St. Louis is a ‘get your hands dirty’ kind of town and that blue collar and white collar and no collar residents have a ‘roll your sleeves up and get engaged’ ethos that is undeniable. And THAT is why, despite immense talent, the fan base in the city will never get behind entitled, lazy, pouty players. Period.

It's hilarious to me when something like this is brought up and many start rolling their eyes and basically inferring that the people who identify as blue collar are stupid or that people who enjoy watching inspired hockey from smart players don't like or want any talented scorers.

It's worth noting his comments about the Blues Alumni being so great to current players. All of them were preaching hard work at that ceremony earlier this season. Oshie too. Perhaps, as some insinuate, none of them won a Cup with the Blues, so we should neither heed their word nor honor their commitment?

What’s so hard about peace, love, grit, hockey IQ, talent, and understanding.?