training camp 2023

[tfriede2]

Any chance either game is streamed today?

Yes, first game is being streamed on Bally

 

[542365]

Yes, first game is being streamed on Bally

Sweet, thanks!

EDIT: JR just posted the groups for both games. I’m probably more interested in seeing the group that’s playing in Kansas with most of the prospects, but I imagine the normal/casual fan probably wants to see the established NHLers, so I get why those guys are playing at Enterprise.

 

[Thallis]

Sweet, thanks!

EDIT: JR just posted the groups for both games. I’m probably more interested in seeing the group that’s playing in Kansas with most of the prospects, but I imagine the normal/casual fan probably wants to see the established NHLers, so I get why those guys are playing at Enterprise.

The vets also just prefer not to travel in the preseason.

 

[542365]

The vets also just prefer not to travel in the preseason.

That's fair.

 

[kimzey59]

Sweet, thanks!

EDIT: JR just posted the groups for both games. I’m probably more interested in seeing the group that’s playing in Kansas with most of the prospects, but I imagine the normal/casual fan probably wants to see the established NHLers, so I get why those guys are playing at Enterprise.

Really would have preferred to get a first look at Hayes as a Blue but I guess that will have to wait until Tuesday.

Defense for both groups look rough.

 

[Snubbed4Vezina]

Pretty wild that the Coyotes are having split-squad games with a squad also in Australia. Has an NHL team ever played three games in one day before?

 

[kimzey59]

Who needs a GDT.
Sunny already taking shots in front of the net. Good sign.

And Sammy Bitten steps up immediately to drop the mitts.

 

[kimzey59]

Thomas flashing some skill.

Then Abramov dropping the hammer at the blueline. Good action so far.

 

[542365]

Nice play. Kyrou has been fighting the puck a bit but made a nice play after losing it.

 

[kimzey59]

BUCHY with the Pre-Season opener.
Slick moves by Kyrou setting the table.

Laferriere and McGing doing their best to imitate Kyrou and Buchy.

 

[Majorityof1]

Yes, first game is being streamed on Bally

Ughh. Companies just want you to pirate stuff. I recently moved out of Blues coverage area to Arkansas. Initially in regards to hockey, I thought, great!!! I can drop cable and stream Blues on ESPN+ now without being blacked out. But I went to watch preseason and they aren't covering it.

Ok, no biggie. Bally has the Bally+ now. I'll pay $20 or whatever for a month of Blues coverage. Nope. I can only subscribe to Dallas Stars coverage unless I get a VPN and lie about my address. There is no amount of money I can pay Bally to get Blues coverage short of committing fraud or piracy. That is so dumb. The NHL really needs to look at their regional coverage. It is far too antiquated in a digital world.

 

[Bye Bye Blueston]

Ughh. Companies just want you to pirate stuff. I recently moved out of Blues overage area to Arkansas. Initially in regards to hockey, I thought, great!!! I can drop cable and stream Blues on ESPN+ now without being blacked out. But I went to watch preseason and they aren't covering it.

Ok, no biggie. Bally has the Bally+ now. I'll pay $20 or whatever for a month of Blues coverage. Nope. I can only subscribe to Dallas Stars coverage unless I get a VPN and lie about my address. There is no amount of money I can pay Bally to get Blues coverage short of committing fraud or piracy. That is so dumb. The NHl really needs to look at their regional coverage. It is far too antiquated in a digital world.

It should be easier. There is so much more available to watch today than there ever was before, but it's all dispersed and harder to watch.

 

[Majorityof1]

It should be easier. There is so much more available to watch today than there ever was before, but it's all dispersed and harder to watch.

Agreed.

Also, I don't think anyone is covering the late game. That is the one I'd prefer to watch as it has Bolduc. Deam, Aleandrov, Neighbours and Blais. A lot of the guys fighting for that last 3rd line and the 4th line spots.

 

[rumrokh]

Ughh. Companies just want you to pirate stuff. I recently moved out of Blues overage area to Arkansas. Initially in regards to hockey, I thought, great!!! I can drop cable and stream Blues on ESPN+ now without being blacked out. But I went to watch preseason and they aren't covering it.

Ok, no biggie. Bally has the Bally+ now. I'll pay $20 or whatever for a month of Blues coverage. Nope. I can only subscribe to Dallas Stars coverage unless I get a VPN and lie about my address. There is no amount of money I can pay Bally to get Blues coverage short of committing fraud or piracy. That is so dumb. The NHl really needs to look at their regional coverage. It is far too antiquated in a digital world.

I think regular old NHL Center Ice is still a thing, right? It's definitely more expensive, but has probably been the most comprehensive way to watch out of market games legally for over a decade. Might not include things like preseason games, though.

I actually kinda miss when there were more fights between Fox Sports and service providers. I got free Center Ice from my provider with a simple phone call like four out of five years at one point.

 

[kimzey59]

Well, the PP is still fugly.

 

[Bye Bye Blueston]

I think regular old NHL Center Ice is still a thing, right? It's definitely more expensive, but has probably been the most comprehensive way to watch out of market games legally for over a decade. Might not include things like preseason games, though.

I actually kinda miss when there were more fights between Fox Sports and service providers. I got free Center Ice from my provider with a simple phone call like four out of five years at one point.

i thought they axed it when they went to espn+ but then i feel like i heard folks still getting it. i agree it was better for hockey (easier to watch old games, for example), but for roughly same price i get nearly all nhl games and whole bunch of college football and other sports too.

 

[Linkens Mastery]

How ungodly terrible is Kyrou and how bad is he dragging Thomas and Buchnevich down?

 

[kimzey59]

How ungodly terrible is Kyrou and how bad is he dragging Thomas and Buchnevich down?

He single handedly created Buchnevich's goal.
OF course, he also single handedly killed our first PP.

 

[Bye Bye Blueston]

Pretty wild that the Coyotes are having split-squad games with a squad also in Australia. Has an NHL team ever played three games in one day before?

it's insane. the lineup they are icing today is so bad that it really makes me question why this is even being played. what are we supposed to learn from playing guys that will be lucky to make ahl lineup? like 37 looks good for us today, but is that just bc he is good ahl player?

 

[kimzey59]

SUNNY D on the doorstep!
Deflected a Perunovich shot.

 

[Reality Czech]

I'm not disagreeing on Brown.
Guy sucked and the curse was real.

What I'm saying is that the Blues don't start rookies in the top 9. Neighbours started on the 4th line, Kyrou and Thomas started on the 4th line, even Schwartz and Tarasenko were given 4th line minutes at the very start. It's just not something the Blues do. Blues rookies start at the bottom and have to play their way up the depth chart. Bolduc will not be an exception to that rule. Doesn't mean he has to be a Dallas Drake style checker, but he's not going to be gifted top 9 minutes until he shows something in limited minutes. That's just not how the Blues operate.

I agree with you. Depth has been a strength of ours for some time now, so there is rarely a top 6 or even top 9 spot wide open to give to an unproven rookie, no matter how skilled he may be. However, it does make sense to play Bolduc this preseason with legit NHL players to see what he can do. He's almost a lock to start the year in the AHL, but he should be one of the more interesting storylines of this preseason. As our top NHL-ready forward prospect, his time to shine is now. He'll have a lot of eyes on him these next two weeks.

 

[kimzey59]

KYROU with the bomb from the point!
3-0 good guys!

 

[kimzey59]

Vitale's going to get some TV time?
When did this happen?

 

[Klank Loves You]

Can state how much im going to miss Panger.

 

[kimzey59]

Sanford gets the Yotes on the board.
Backdoor tap in, not a good look.