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In a reverse Airplane! moment, I think I picked the right time to buy the Center Ice package, about 5 minutes before last night's Blues game. Goals galore as Stewart has 2 in debut:

There was an obvious purpose behind the personnel moves management made before the Blues played host to Anaheim on Saturday at the Scot - What's the Latest - trade Center. You might wrap it up in one word: offense.

And the early results can be trusted, the desired effect was accomplished. Put it this way: if the Blues had generated any more offense, "Towel Man" would have needed shoulder surgery.

With three players enjoying two-goal games, including newly acquired forward Chris Stewart, the Blues overwhelmed the Ducks 9-3 in front of a sellout crowd.

"The last nine-goal game I was in, we lost 9-1 in Colorado," said a smiling Stewart. "It's definitely good to be on the other side."

Considering the Avs went out last night, with Johnson and McClement on the ice for them for the first time, and tamely submitted 4-0 to the Sharks, I have to believe there are some unhappy fans in Colorado today. They should probably relax. The trade was meant to benefit them in the long term. There is little doubt they otherwise are sending up the white flag this season.

On the other hand, the Blues did get immediate help, and it showed. Even when the Blues have played well this season they have rarely been able to open up a lead on anyone. Granted, it helped last night that Anaheim had their goaltending provided by Girl Scout Troop #3156 (hey gals, I want my Samoas!), but there is little doubt Stewart provides much needed firepower.

We shall see how things go. Blackhawks next on Monday.
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