GDT: Game #2 of 82: Blues @ Coyotes - 10pm ET

[Ranksu]

I would rather see Neighbours or Kostin in 3rd line.

We know what Barbashev is.

 

[BlueKnight]

Neal is washed up and good move by Chief for seeing it and putting Kostin in. I'm looking forward to seeing Kostin.

 

[TK 421]

I would rather see Neighbours or Kostin in 3rd line.

We know what Barbashev is.

I wanted to see Neighbours there but I'd rather have Barbie on that line instead of Kostin. Neighbours and Barbashev have a play style that can drag their linemates into the fight so to speak along with knowing how to properly utilize said linemates. Kostin really hasn't shown that so I'd prefer he come in and just show he can forecheck effectively on that 4th line before getting a chance higher in the lineup.

 

[Thallis]

I would rather see Neighbours or Kostin in 3rd line.

We know what Barbashev is.

I'm no fan of Barbashev, but he's the natural fit in that spot after last game. Neighbours and Kostin need their minutes managed right now.

 

[67Blues]

I wanted to see Neighbours there but I'd rather have Barbie on that line instead of Kostin. Neighbours and Barbashev have a play style that can drag their linemates into the fight so to speak along with knowing how to properly utilize said linemates. Kostin really hasn't shown that so I'd prefer he come in and just show he can forecheck effectively on that 4th line before getting a chance higher in the lineup.

Indeed. Let him earn the promotion with his play over the next few games (Kostin).

 

[AjaxManifesto]

So Neal is this year's Sanford?

Blues fans always need someone on the roster to hate

 

[Mike Liut]

So Neal is this year's Sanford?

Blues fans always need someone on the roster to hate

Always. Going back as far as Brewer.

 

[TK 421]

So Neal is this year's Sanford?

Blues fans always need someone on the roster to hate

Well 'Blues fans' didn't drop him out of the lineup after 1 game so I guess Berube just hates him huh?

 

[Reality Czech]

Well 'Blues fans' didn't drop him out of the lineup after 1 game so I guess Berube just hates him huh?

I'm pretty sure Berube doesn't hate James Neal.

 

[mk80]

Good opportunity for Kostin. Hopefully he takes advantage of it.

Also the Coyotes are in the Central Division now that Seattle took their Pacific spot, so these 2 points tonight are just that much more important.

 

[simon IC]

Live.

 

[Eldon Reid]

No Garland a.k.a Blues killer? Shoot this should be easy.


Even better, only playing them one time, not 7 times in a row.

 

[67Blues]

Just announced that Roussel will be dressing. So which Blue will get cheap shot and which Blue will stick up for him?

I'll take low bridge on Thomas, Bortz steps in and takes care of business.

 

[BlueDream]

So Neal is this year's Sanford?

Blues fans always need someone on the roster to hate

To be fair, that’s every fanbase. It’s not a Blues fan thing.

 

[bluesXwinXtheXcup]

Getting ready to go to the game with wife and two teenage daughters. So excited

Wife and kids raided by closet and now we're all wearing Blues jerseys

Let's Go Blues!!!!!

 

[CaliforniaBlues310]

Can’t have a let down game tonight. From a morale standpoint, going into Vegas 2-0 instead of coming off a loss to this lowly Yotes team is huge.

I’m guessing 5-1 Blues.

 

[TK 421]

I'm pretty sure Berube doesn't hate James Neal.

And I'm pretty sure the people criticizing Neal don't hate him either, they just want to see someone else in most cases. The point is that you shouldn't use lazy arguments that basically vilify anyone offering a critique of a player before hearing what they have to say. At least give some reasoning or rebuttal in place of writing off someone's take as them just 'hating' a player.

 

[i aint Dunn yet]

sweet kostin in and a live thread to boot

 

[High n Wide]

I know Neighbors is most likely only here for a tryout and Kostin is a wild card, but man, I’m thinking back to years past when we’d send out the fourth line and I’d resign myself to knowing that it was basically a dead shift where I didn’t expect any much to happen. We had nobody who could push the game offensively, but the line was generally decent enough defensively that I had some confidence we wouldn’t give one up. It’s so much more exciting to have the fourth line actually be a contributing piece of the team. Even when Neighbors goes down and Sundqvist is back, I really like the depth Armstrong has got here.

Hoping we see a better game from Thomas tonight and I wouldn’t mind a goal from 91 either. Hoping the guys come out strong here tonight. LGB!

 

[Mike Liut]

Kostin is going to come out, score a goal and play a very physical game and establish himself as a power forward force that we lack.

 

[Bye Bye Blueston]

I know Neighbors is most likely only here for a tryout and Kostin is a wild card, but man, I’m thinking back to years past when we’d send out the fourth line and I’d resign myself to knowing that it was basically a dead shift where I didn’t expect any much to happen. We had nobody who could push the game offensively, but the line was generally decent enough defensively that I had some confidence we wouldn’t give one up. It’s so much more exciting to have the fourth line actually be a contributing piece of the team. Even when Neighbors goes down and Sundqvist is back, I really like the depth Armstrong has got here.

Hoping we see a better game from Thomas tonight and I wouldn’t mind a goal from 91 either. Hoping the guys come out strong here tonight. LGB!

I wouldn't assume Neighbours gets sent down. Good chance he is here to stay.

 

[Stupendous Yappi]

I can't understand the Neal criticism. He's on a league minimum salary at a position that is probably expected to be a healthy scratch more often than not. Any production from him is just bonus. The bar so low....why would he attract ire?

 

[High n Wide]

I wouldn't assume Neighbours gets sent down. Good chance he is here to stay.

If he plays the next game or two I think you’re right. It seems that if it was a 9 game tryout the benefit would be for Neighbors to have an extended stay by spacing out his games, so I think that’ll be telling. You’re right, though, I guess it’s not as safe an assumption as it originally seemed.

I’m really looking forward to seeing him find his groove and getting comfortable. There were a couple of times last game I felt like he deferred a shot or made a safe play that felt like him trying to make sure he wasn’t overstepping as a rookie. Almost like it was his first NHL game, or something.

 

[joe galiba]

Always. Going back as far as Brewer.

going back to Brewer?
Ralph Klassen was my and my buddies whipping boy back in the day
of course, my dislike of him was completely rational and deserved

 

[Mike Liut]

going back to Brewer?
Ralph Klassen was my and my buddies whipping boy back in the day
of course, my dislike of him was completely rational and deserved

I was trying to think of somebody before Brewer. Couldn’t come up with any.