Snuggerud So Far

[Aesa]

Calder watch next year?

Not eligible. He's a pro now. But somehow I think you knew that.

I'm talking about the Calder Trophy. NHL rookie of the year award.
He's absolutely eligible for it.

My bad, was thinking Hobey Baker. Been a long day.

But to that end, I think he may be in the discussion but won't win it unfortunately.

Hope I am wrong about that as well.

[Frank Underwood]

Small sample size but I have been really impressed. The game is definitely not too big for him. I thought he might have a tough time adjusting at first, but he looks confident and right at home. I had assumed he would get a couple of games and then go to Springfield, but now I thinks he stays here and could be a real asset in the playoffs.

[kimzey59]

Calder watch next year?

Not eligible. He's a pro now. But somehow I think you knew that.

I'm talking about the Calder Trophy. NHL rookie of the year award.
He's absolutely eligible for it.

My bad, was thinking Hobey Baker. Been a long day.

But to that end, I think he may be in the discussion but won't win it unfortunately.

If he plays with Thomas and Buch all year; I have a hard time seeing anyone out-produce him. I think he has a legit shot at being the Blues second Calder winner.

[Aesa]

Calder watch next year?

Not eligible. He's a pro now. But somehow I think you knew that.

I'm talking about the Calder Trophy. NHL rookie of the year award.
He's absolutely eligible for it.

My bad, was thinking Hobey Baker. Been a long day.

But to that end, I think he may be in the discussion but won't win it unfortunately.

If he plays with Thomas and Buch all year; I have a hard time seeing anyone out-produce him. I think he has a legit shot at being the Blues second Calder winner.

As I added in an edit, ( you quoted me before I made it) I hope I am wrong about that as well.

[Emma bleeds blue]

It's kind of a funny observation to me how much hype surrounds him - it seems like he's being treated like a top 5 pick, but he was #23. Bolduc was #17 and I don't recall the same kind of hype around him. But also just a random thought - Blues drafted Neighbours in 2020, Bolduc in 2021, and Snuggerud in 2022. It sure looks like they're going to hit on all three.

To your question though - his shot looks really dangerous. The shot he had on Talbot sounded like it might go through Talbot's chest and into the goal. I think Monty has been using him wisely too. I think he's looked good. As bud white mentioned, it looks like other teams may be respecting his shot quite a bit, I think that's how Buch got so wide open on his goal in the Avalanche game.

Not sure about too much hype but I think his decision to stay at Minnesota (where he was a star) another year brought on a lot of focus and attention to him, certainly so here on this board.

I won't call him seasoned but he seems to be fitting right into things so kudos to him and the Blues.

Well, I think there's more hype than there was around Bolduc & Neighbours. Just the fan reaction to his first game, the player reactions when he got his first assist, the camera time he's gotten during the broadcasts - I just don't recall the same for Bolduc & Neighbours. Maybe my memory is just hazy though.

That's true.

Coming up as Bolduc did and Jake through the more traditional channels got pretty much the same exposure.

I do think Snugger had a different type of exposure and launch as he delayed his debut through college.

No biggie....your point taken.

My "well I think..." comment sounds a little b**chy on reread - hope you didn't read it that way

Hype or no hype, I agree with you that it looks like the Blues have a guy who can play at the NHL level, and that's pretty exciting.

[dhsux]

It's kind of a funny observation to me how much hype surrounds him - it seems like he's being treated like a top 5 pick, but he was #23. Bolduc was #17 and I don't recall the same kind of hype around him. But also just a random thought - Blues drafted Neighbours in 2020, Bolduc in 2021, and Snuggerud in 2022. It sure looks like they're going to hit on all three.

To your question though - his shot looks really dangerous. The shot he had on Talbot sounded like it might go through Talbot's chest and into the goal. I think Monty has been using him wisely too. I think he's looked good. As bud white mentioned, it looks like other teams may be respecting his shot quite a bit, I think that's how Buch got so wide open on his goal in the Avalanche game.

Not sure about too much hype but I think his decision to stay at Minnesota (where he was a star) another year brought on a lot of focus and attention to him, certainly so here on this board.

I won't call him seasoned but he seems to be fitting right into things so kudos to him and the Blues.

Well, I think there's more hype than there was around Bolduc & Neighbours. Just the fan reaction to his first game, the player reactions when he got his first assist, the camera time he's gotten during the broadcasts - I just don't recall the same for Bolduc & Neighbours. Maybe my memory is just hazy though.

That's true.

Coming up as Bolduc did and Jake through the more traditional channels got pretty much the same exposure.

I do think Snugger had a different type of exposure and launch as he delayed his debut through college.

No biggie....your point taken.

My "well I think..." comment sounds a little b**chy on reread - hope you didn't read it that way

Hype or no hype, I agree with you that it looks like the Blues have a guy who can play at the NHL level, and that's pretty exciting.

Not at all b11tchy........well said.

[Phil Roberto fan]

It's kind of a funny observation to me how much hype surrounds him - it seems like he's being treated like a top 5 pick, but he was #23. Bolduc was #17 and I don't recall the same kind of hype around him. But also just a random thought - Blues drafted Neighbours in 2020, Bolduc in 2021, and Snuggerud in 2022. It sure looks like they're going to hit on all three.

To your question though - his shot looks really dangerous. The shot he had on Talbot sounded like it might go through Talbot's chest and into the goal. I think Monty has been using him wisely too. I think he's looked good. As bud white mentioned, it looks like other teams may be respecting his shot quite a bit, I think that's how Buch got so wide open on his goal in the Avalanche game.

Not sure about too much hype but I think his decision to stay at Minnesota (where he was a star) another year brought on a lot of focus and attention to him, certainly so here on this board.

I won't call him seasoned but he seems to be fitting right into things so kudos to him and the Blues.

Well, I think there's more hype than there was around Bolduc & Neighbours. Just the fan reaction to his first game, the player reactions when he got his first assist, the camera time he's gotten during the broadcasts - I just don't recall the same for Bolduc & Neighbours. Maybe my memory is just hazy though.

I think you are spot on. JS looks like a significant addition but the hype is borderline out of control. Neighbors and Bolduc did not get the same welcome and/or attention for their arrival as Snuggerud has. Would prefer the fans and media just let the guy get acclimated to the NHL and enjoy his first goal before anointing him as the next star. Let him earn it - I don't think it will take long before he starts finding the back of the net. Super exciting seeing him follow Jake and ZB as 1st rounders making a difference at the NHL level.

[STL fan in MN]

He looks like he's gaining confidence with every shift. At this moment, confidence is the #1 most important variable in his game.

He has specifically put himself through a draft+3 development year in the location he wanted to be doing that. His game was not like this a year ago. So although he would have signed and joined the Blues down the stretch, he wouldn't have looked this good then, and very possibly he would have been in the AHL developing during a D+3 year instead of in Minnesota. He spoke to working on his speed and board battles and leadership this past year, refining those aspects that are popping right now in just three NHL appearances.

His shot hasn't gone in yet but you can see it is even going to be higher end than Bolduc's, which is saying something. It's imminent.

OK. You can ride busses to play minor league hockey with minor leaguers in minor league towns or you can be the BMOC at a major college with a Championship contending team AND chase coeds in your free time.

He also probably got a few NIL dollars. Don’t have any idea how that works in hockey. Maybe STL fan or Seattle know more.

I could tell you how much he would’ve made in the AHL this season ($95k signing bonus + $83k salary) but could only guess at the NIL money. The Gophers sell a lot of merch and I’m sure some of the money heads to the players but I doubt Snuggy made anything close to $180k on NIL money. You need to be one of the best players in football, basketball or an incredibly hot female to make the big NIL money.

I doubt his decision to stay his Jr year had much to do with money. He knew he wasn’t quite NHL ready yet and wanted to go for another NCAA championship with his buddies. I had no issue with that choice. Glad he’s here now.

[Army's Mom]

I dont think he's wasted. The Blues look for a lot of onetimers from the bumper spot, and playing there forces him to work to get open more than standing on a dot would. Plus it puts less pressure on him. My guess is it's only a matter of time before we see him on the left dot though.

Yeah, wasted was a poor word choice. Surprised would be better since I thought the one-timer was his calling card.

The real revelation has been Zach Bolduc. His one-timer is good, but his snap shot is incredible. I'm not sure the last time the Blues have had a collection of young snipers and goal scorers like this. Maybe one of our senior Bluesers could fill us in.

Hull amd Shanahan both had deadly one timers, but both were right handed. I'd love to eventually see Bolduc and Snuggerud on opposite flanks, and able to set each other up. Or put them on separate units and run one through the left circle, the other through the right...

[Harry S Deals]

It's kind of a funny observation to me how much hype surrounds him - it seems like he's being treated like a top 5 pick, but he was #23. Bolduc was #17 and I don't recall the same kind of hype around him. But also just a random thought - Blues drafted Neighbours in 2020, Bolduc in 2021, and Snuggerud in 2022. It sure looks like they're going to hit on all three.

To your question though - his shot looks really dangerous. The shot he had on Talbot sounded like it might go through Talbot's chest and into the goal. I think Monty has been using him wisely too. I think he's looked good. As bud white mentioned, it looks like other teams may be respecting his shot quite a bit, I think that's how Buch got so wide open on his goal in the Avalanche game.

Not sure about too much hype but I think his decision to stay at Minnesota (where he was a star) another year brought on a lot of focus and attention to him, certainly so here on this board.

I won't call him seasoned but he seems to be fitting right into things so kudos to him and the Blues.

Well, I think there's more hype than there was around Bolduc & Neighbours. Just the fan reaction to his first game, the player reactions when he got his first assist, the camera time he's gotten during the broadcasts - I just don't recall the same for Bolduc & Neighbours. Maybe my memory is just hazy though.

I think you are spot on. JS looks like a significant addition but the hype is borderline out of control. Neighbors and Bolduc did not get the same welcome and/or attention for their arrival as Snuggerud has. Would prefer the fans and media just let the guy get acclimated to the NHL and enjoy his first goal before anointing him as the next star. Let him earn it - I don't think it will take long before he starts finding the back of the net. Super exciting seeing him follow Jake and ZB as 1st rounders making a difference at the NHL level.

Neither Neighbours nor Bolduc gelled as quickly in the NHL as Snuggerud apparently has so there is the difference. In fact prior to 11/25 Bolduc scored very little at any pro level (AHL, NHL) and some were asking questions. Neighbours had a slightly different track playing a few games at 19 then getting inn about 40 games as a 20 yr old.
Snuggerud so far appears to be a higher level prospect at 20 as far as handling the pace and responsibilities of a top 6 spot in a playoff hunt.
Time will tell but the Blues look loaded with primo forward prospects going forward the sky is the limit for these kids

[SRV1990]

It's kind of a funny observation to me how much hype surrounds him - it seems like he's being treated like a top 5 pick, but he was #23. Bolduc was #17 and I don't recall the same kind of hype around him. But also just a random thought - Blues drafted Neighbours in 2020, Bolduc in 2021, and Snuggerud in 2022. It sure looks like they're going to hit on all three.

To your question though - his shot looks really dangerous. The shot he had on Talbot sounded like it might go through Talbot's chest and into the goal. I think Monty has been using him wisely too. I think he's looked good. As bud white mentioned, it looks like other teams may be respecting his shot quite a bit, I think that's how Buch got so wide open on his goal in the Avalanche game.

Not sure about too much hype but I think his decision to stay at Minnesota (where he was a star) another year brought on a lot of focus and attention to him, certainly so here on this board.

I won't call him seasoned but he seems to be fitting right into things so kudos to him and the Blues.

Well, I think there's more hype than there was around Bolduc & Neighbours. Just the fan reaction to his first game, the player reactions when he got his first assist, the camera time he's gotten during the broadcasts - I just don't recall the same for Bolduc & Neighbours. Maybe my memory is just hazy though.

I think you are spot on. JS looks like a significant addition but the hype is borderline out of control. Neighbors and Bolduc did not get the same welcome and/or attention for their arrival as Snuggerud has. Would prefer the fans and media just let the guy get acclimated to the NHL and enjoy his first goal before anointing him as the next star. Let him earn it - I don't think it will take long before he starts finding the back of the net. Super exciting seeing him follow Jake and ZB as 1st rounders making a difference at the NHL level.

The hype by fans have zero effect on the player. Snuggerud appears to be doing all the right things, and the vets on the team are supporting him just like they support any young player who joins the team. Fans have a reason to be excited, but their excitement and hype is irrelevant as far as players are concerned. Unless those players read this forum...

[Old_Goat]

It's kind of a funny observation to me how much hype surrounds him - it seems like he's being treated like a top 5 pick, but he was #23. Bolduc was #17 and I don't recall the same kind of hype around him. But also just a random thought - Blues drafted Neighbours in 2020, Bolduc in 2021, and Snuggerud in 2022. It sure looks like they're going to hit on all three.

To your question though - his shot looks really dangerous. The shot he had on Talbot sounded like it might go through Talbot's chest and into the goal. I think Monty has been using him wisely too. I think he's looked good. As bud white mentioned, it looks like other teams may be respecting his shot quite a bit, I think that's how Buch got so wide open on his goal in the Avalanche game.

Not sure about too much hype but I think his decision to stay at Minnesota (where he was a star) another year brought on a lot of focus and attention to him, certainly so here on this board.

I won't call him seasoned but he seems to be fitting right into things so kudos to him and the Blues.

Well, I think there's more hype than there was around Bolduc & Neighbours. Just the fan reaction to his first game, the player reactions when he got his first assist, the camera time he's gotten during the broadcasts - I just don't recall the same for Bolduc & Neighbours. Maybe my memory is just hazy though.

I think you are spot on. JS looks like a significant addition but the hype is borderline out of control. Neighbors and Bolduc did not get the same welcome and/or attention for their arrival as Snuggerud has. Would prefer the fans and media just let the guy get acclimated to the NHL and enjoy his first goal before anointing him as the next star. Let him earn it - I don't think it will take long before he starts finding the back of the net. Super exciting seeing him follow Jake and ZB as 1st rounders making a difference at the NHL level.

The hype by fans have zero effect on the player. Snuggerud appears to be doing all the right things, and the vets on the team are supporting him just like they support any young player who joins the team. Fans have a reason to be excited, but their excitement and hype is irrelevant as far as players are concerned. Unless those players read this forum...

There are a lot of very informative and excellent posters on this forum...but enough others that Man I hope they do NOT read this forum. I am making an educated guess that their indoctrination urges them not to read and pay attention to these types of things. They are probably so focused on reviewing film, discussing with coaches and urged to step back, or into a different outlet during their free time?

[Harry York 37]

It's kind of a funny observation to me how much hype surrounds him - it seems like he's being treated like a top 5 pick, but he was #23. Bolduc was #17 and I don't recall the same kind of hype around him. But also just a random thought - Blues drafted Neighbours in 2020, Bolduc in 2021, and Snuggerud in 2022. It sure looks like they're going to hit on all three.

To your question though - his shot looks really dangerous. The shot he had on Talbot sounded like it might go through Talbot's chest and into the goal. I think Monty has been using him wisely too. I think he's looked good. As bud white mentioned, it looks like other teams may be respecting his shot quite a bit, I think that's how Buch got so wide open on his goal in the Avalanche game.

Not sure about too much hype but I think his decision to stay at Minnesota (where he was a star) another year brought on a lot of focus and attention to him, certainly so here on this board.

I won't call him seasoned but he seems to be fitting right into things so kudos to him and the Blues.

Well, I think there's more hype than there was around Bolduc & Neighbours. Just the fan reaction to his first game, the player reactions when he got his first assist, the camera time he's gotten during the broadcasts - I just don't recall the same for Bolduc & Neighbours. Maybe my memory is just hazy though.

I think you are spot on. JS looks like a significant addition but the hype is borderline out of control. Neighbors and Bolduc did not get the same welcome and/or attention for their arrival as Snuggerud has. Would prefer the fans and media just let the guy get acclimated to the NHL and enjoy his first goal before anointing him as the next star. Let him earn it - I don't think it will take long before he starts finding the back of the net. Super exciting seeing him follow Jake and ZB as 1st rounders making a difference at the NHL level.

Your memory is correct. The circumstances of their arrivals were starkly different. Neighbours was on the opening game lineup in October of the 21-22 team. He was quietly cracking the forward lineup that had won the Cup 16 months earlier.- The only Cup forwards missing were Maroon and Sudqvist. He was lost in the shuffle of the Tarasenko, O'Reilley, Perron Show and the opening day festivities. And Jake Neighbours is about as far from flashy or showy as a borderline 30 goal scorer can get,

Bolduc arrived after Chief had been canned, and the Team was trying to emerge from the chaos and shame of the events that had led to it. He had a goal in his second game , none over the next 14 and then caughtt fire at season's end.

Snuggerood finally arrived after, literally, at least a year or two of teasing the team and the fans, and skated into a situation few Rookies rarely get a glimpse of- a historic run of a win streak. They eyes of the entire hockey world were upon hin- especially after his two goal performance earlierthe same week in the NCAA Tournament game that saw his team eliminated.

[SRV1990]

It's kind of a funny observation to me how much hype surrounds him - it seems like he's being treated like a top 5 pick, but he was #23. Bolduc was #17 and I don't recall the same kind of hype around him. But also just a random thought - Blues drafted Neighbours in 2020, Bolduc in 2021, and Snuggerud in 2022. It sure looks like they're going to hit on all three.

To your question though - his shot looks really dangerous. The shot he had on Talbot sounded like it might go through Talbot's chest and into the goal. I think Monty has been using him wisely too. I think he's looked good. As bud white mentioned, it looks like other teams may be respecting his shot quite a bit, I think that's how Buch got so wide open on his goal in the Avalanche game.

Not sure about too much hype but I think his decision to stay at Minnesota (where he was a star) another year brought on a lot of focus and attention to him, certainly so here on this board.

I won't call him seasoned but he seems to be fitting right into things so kudos to him and the Blues.

Well, I think there's more hype than there was around Bolduc & Neighbours. Just the fan reaction to his first game, the player reactions when he got his first assist, the camera time he's gotten during the broadcasts - I just don't recall the same for Bolduc & Neighbours. Maybe my memory is just hazy though.

I think you are spot on. JS looks like a significant addition but the hype is borderline out of control. Neighbors and Bolduc did not get the same welcome and/or attention for their arrival as Snuggerud has. Would prefer the fans and media just let the guy get acclimated to the NHL and enjoy his first goal before anointing him as the next star. Let him earn it - I don't think it will take long before he starts finding the back of the net. Super exciting seeing him follow Jake and ZB as 1st rounders making a difference at the NHL level.

The hype by fans have zero effect on the player. Snuggerud appears to be doing all the right things, and the vets on the team are supporting him just like they support any young player who joins the team. Fans have a reason to be excited, but their excitement and hype is irrelevant as far as players are concerned. Unless those players read this forum...

There are a lot of very informative and excellent posters on this forum...but enough others that Man I hope they do NOT read this forum. I am making an educated guess that their indoctrination urges them not to read and pay attention to these types of things. They are probably so focused on reviewing film, discussing with coaches and urged to step back, or into a different outlet during their free time?

This 100%! If I were a betting man, which I'm not, and I had some extra money lying around, which I do not, I'd bet it all that they do not read this forum or just about any other similar outlet. Their focus is on hockey and winning games, not how much folks are praising or bashing them online.

[John Cocktoastin]

It's kind of a funny observation to me how much hype surrounds him - it seems like he's being treated like a top 5 pick, but he was #23. Bolduc was #17 and I don't recall the same kind of hype around him. But also just a random thought - Blues drafted Neighbours in 2020, Bolduc in 2021, and Snuggerud in 2022. It sure looks like they're going to hit on all three.

To your question though - his shot looks really dangerous. The shot he had on Talbot sounded like it might go through Talbot's chest and into the goal. I think Monty has been using him wisely too. I think he's looked good. As bud white mentioned, it looks like other teams may be respecting his shot quite a bit, I think that's how Buch got so wide open on his goal in the Avalanche game.

Not sure about too much hype but I think his decision to stay at Minnesota (where he was a star) another year brought on a lot of focus and attention to him, certainly so here on this board.

I won't call him seasoned but he seems to be fitting right into things so kudos to him and the Blues.

Well, I think there's more hype than there was around Bolduc & Neighbours. Just the fan reaction to his first game, the player reactions when he got his first assist, the camera time he's gotten during the broadcasts - I just don't recall the same for Bolduc & Neighbours. Maybe my memory is just hazy though.

I think you are spot on. JS looks like a significant addition but the hype is borderline out of control. Neighbors and Bolduc did not get the same welcome and/or attention for their arrival as Snuggerud has. Would prefer the fans and media just let the guy get acclimated to the NHL and enjoy his first goal before anointing him as the next star. Let him earn it - I don't think it will take long before he starts finding the back of the net. Super exciting seeing him follow Jake and ZB as 1st rounders making a difference at the NHL level.

The hype by fans have zero effect on the player. Snuggerud appears to be doing all the right things, and the vets on the team are supporting him just like they support any young player who joins the team. Fans have a reason to be excited, but their excitement and hype is irrelevant as far as players are concerned. Unless those players read this forum...

There are a lot of very informative and excellent posters on this forum...but enough others that Man I hope they do NOT read this forum. I am making an educated guess that their indoctrination urges them not to read and pay attention to these types of things. They are probably so focused on reviewing film, discussing with coaches and urged to step back, or into a different outlet during their free time?

This 100%! If I were a betting man, which I'm not, and I had some extra money lying around, which I do not, I'd bet it all that they do not read this forum or just about any other similar outlet. Their focus is on hockey and winning games, not how much folks are praising or bashing them online.

Agree. I don't believe players read this forum.

Funny story though. When John Davidson was GM, I happened to cut him off at a four-way stop off of 141 in Town and Country. Totally by accident. He was not happy. He said some choice things while his window was down and then drove off. I sat there in disbelief that I almost caused an accident, then realized who I (upset). Had to laugh after that.

I posted on here about it and the next thing I know, his daughter posts on here to pass along an apology from him. Class move even though I was totally at fault.

[kimzey59]

It's kind of a funny observation to me how much hype surrounds him - it seems like he's being treated like a top 5 pick, but he was #23. Bolduc was #17 and I don't recall the same kind of hype around him. But also just a random thought - Blues drafted Neighbours in 2020, Bolduc in 2021, and Snuggerud in 2022. It sure looks like they're going to hit on all three.

To your question though - his shot looks really dangerous. The shot he had on Talbot sounded like it might go through Talbot's chest and into the goal. I think Monty has been using him wisely too. I think he's looked good. As bud white mentioned, it looks like other teams may be respecting his shot quite a bit, I think that's how Buch got so wide open on his goal in the Avalanche game.

Not sure about too much hype but I think his decision to stay at Minnesota (where he was a star) another year brought on a lot of focus and attention to him, certainly so here on this board.

I won't call him seasoned but he seems to be fitting right into things so kudos to him and the Blues.

Well, I think there's more hype than there was around Bolduc & Neighbours. Just the fan reaction to his first game, the player reactions when he got his first assist, the camera time he's gotten during the broadcasts - I just don't recall the same for Bolduc & Neighbours. Maybe my memory is just hazy though.

I think you are spot on. JS looks like a significant addition but the hype is borderline out of control. Neighbors and Bolduc did not get the same welcome and/or attention for their arrival as Snuggerud has. Would prefer the fans and media just let the guy get acclimated to the NHL and enjoy his first goal before anointing him as the next star. Let him earn it - I don't think it will take long before he starts finding the back of the net. Super exciting seeing him follow Jake and ZB as 1st rounders making a difference at the NHL level.

The hype by fans have zero effect on the player. Snuggerud appears to be doing all the right things, and the vets on the team are supporting him just like they support any young player who joins the team. Fans have a reason to be excited, but their excitement and hype is irrelevant as far as players are concerned. Unless those players read this forum...

There are a lot of very informative and excellent posters on this forum...but enough others that Man I hope they do NOT read this forum. I am making an educated guess that their indoctrination urges them not to read and pay attention to these types of things. They are probably so focused on reviewing film, discussing with coaches and urged to step back, or into a different outlet during their free time?

This 100%! If I were a betting man, which I'm not, and I had some extra money lying around, which I do not, I'd bet it all that they do not read this forum or just about any other similar outlet. Their focus is on hockey and winning games, not how much folks are praising or bashing them online.

Agree. I don't believe players read this forum.

Funny story though. When John Davidson was GM, I happened to cut him off at a four-way stop off of 141 in Town and Country. Totally by accident. He was not happy. He said some choice things while his window was down and then drove off. I sat there in disbelief that I almost caused an accident, then realized who I (upset) off. Had to laugh after that.

I posted on here about it and the next thing I know, his daughter posts on here to pass along an apology from him. Class move even though I was totally at fault.

Cool story, but I think you're wrong about this.
I think this place and HF boards absolutely get some traffic from the players. At minimum, I know there are a few former players lurking here under false names.
They probably don't post(for numerous reasons), but I think they lurk just to get a feel from the fan base.
I also know the Blues PR staff hire people to read sites like these so they know what to lean into with their marketing and merchandising and you know some of that gets passed on to the team.