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What a response by the Blues after getting absolutely pummeled game 3. Now they go home with a chance to win it all!

How could we even think about Peterman when Mario Williams phoned it in after he didn't get his mini fridge...? Peterman is perhaps the most bizarre story in the history of the franchise.

Now THAT was a Blues team that can compete. What an excellent overtime performance. Let's see if they can keep the momentum going at home.

Well the game started great but fell apart. Not expecting much from the Blues this series but they went and gave me some hope there.

Blues went from the basement to this Very unexpected. I worry they don't have what it takes to beat the Bruins. Damned CBJ.

Lol. Didn't Melvin Gordon miss weeks 15-17? Gotta be a factor too.

I am aware. I can see how the refs may have missed it because in real time it could have looked like he batted the puck down and swatted it with his stick.

Sharks getting some good luck, but I think they are better equipped to beat the Bruins so... It looked like it wasn't an intentional hand pass. He batted it down and tried to make a play on it himself but he didn't. I like these Sharks but I hate that they have been winning with so much controversy.

Lol. That is crazy. Jests baby.

This is one of the worst power plays I've ever seen.

Canes should have put McElhinney back in today.

Not to mention we already have Star for that role. He and Oliver will be a good complimentary team inside.

Jones was exceptional tonight. Fun game.

Bruins penalty kill has been fantastic.

Good challenge by Torts. Don't wanna play from behind.

Crap. I hope Torts can get these Jackets motivated to take back the series.

That defense was loaded. But yeah, that's the last I remember the edge guys getting there consistently too. Wade Phillips seems to have the formula down.

The key is pressure up the middle and either sticky coverage or well-disguised zones. The Rams had the blueprint in the Super Bowl. If only McVay hadn't been so stubborn with his offensive game plan.

Not for nothing, many of the elite QBs in this league have extremely fast release times (Brady, Ben, Rivers, Brees, Luck). Many QBs with slower release times happen to be elite escapists and runners (Allen, Jackson, Watson, Rodgers, Wilson). Rotational pass rushers are likely becoming devalued at this stage in the game's evolution. Versatility is paramount now. You need linebackers that can cover sideline to sideline, man up and rush the passer. You need edge defenders that can play the run and drop into coverage. Etc, etc. Winovich is a good get in the third, and I'm sure the Pats will get the most out of him, but these explosive young backs are carving up defenses right now and the potential with Singletary is greater for us. I like what we did going after a plethora of OL to compete and getting a dynamic runner on O. We are building our linebacking corps with athletes that can cover a lot of space and bolstering the interior of our DL. And with declining Shaq's option, they are making a prudent financial decision. If he shows more growth this year, they can extend him. If not, they look to replace him.

Won't be an issue after two more games?

Good read! I liked our haul too.

Kind of a shame to see Lehner doing so well with another team. Like the Canes' moxie this year though and impressed with them last night. Still pulling for the Jackets and the Sharks to get to the cup.

I think we have seen pretty clearly that Beane is always open to making moves but he's also not one to overpay just to fill a need.

They have Foster, Jones, Brown and Beasley right now as their top four. Foster has a chance to be special and they must still believe in Zay (and they should for at least one more year). I think the players they got in the draft are solid choices. Not too upset with them neglecting WR. They spent $ in free agency and brought in Duke as a high upside prospect. Maybe they make a trade, maybe not. I think we will be OK.

Absolutely it can be. This staff likes to draft raw talent that can't be taught with confidence that they can coach the players up. I believe in McD. Love the vision and execution so far.