It is a classic case of too little, too late. NOW the Blues decide to beat the Wild. I have to say that the Blues played pretty well last night, but that wasn't the deciding factor in the game. The Wild were truly dreadful. By all rights the game should have been 6 or 7 nothing. The Wild were able to score some freakishly weird goals. (Banking the puck in from behind the net by hitting the goalie's ear hole? Demitra is good, but he is not THAT good.)
I liked the way the kids and the role players performed for the Blues last night. Backes banged in another 2 goals, Stempniak was active and helped generate offense, and Johnson skated his ass off...throw in some good hard work from Mayers and McClement and you have a big night when folks like Guerin and Weight don't contribute.
If the season only started in December this would be a playoff team. Here is hoping that the Blues,
A) Get some useful players in the upcoming sell-off, and
B) That they are able to re-assemble this team in the off season, minus a player or three I'm sure.
C) Bite the bullet and try to sign Legace to a three year deal now. The questions are answered. It turns out he wasn't just being bailed out by a stellar Detroit defense. He can play, and at the highest levels.
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