The Value Of: Paul Kariya
NHL Hot Stove presents it’s “The Value Of” series which will look at some of the names discussed around the NHL who likely will be moved at the March 3rd trade deadline.
Categories: Atlantic, Boston Bruins, By Teams, Calgary Flames, Central, Deadline Speculation, Eastern Conference, Nashville Predators, New York Islanders, Northeast, Northwest, Value Of:, Western Conference Tags: Bill Guerin, Larry Pleau, Mark Recchi, Martins Karsums, Matt Lashoff, Paul Kariya
When is it Time for a Change? Apparently Now
After Thursday’s three goal meltdown by the St. Louis Blues, on HOME ICE, is it time for a change? Apparently so as they fired coach Andy Murray this morning.
The Vancouver Canucks erased a three goal deficit in order to come out on top with a 4-3 win on the road.
Murray, aside from last seasons second half resurgence, in which the Blues made a miraculous turn around posting a record of 25-9-7 after the All-Star break, now hears his name circulating around the NHL.
Last season was the only playoff birth that the Blues received since his time with the team began. This year a miracle season seems highly unlikely. The Blues, who many had as a lock for the playoffs, have not been able to do much of anything in a positive manner. The team can not win on home ice, they can not hold leads, and there is no sense of urgency.
A closed door meeting between the team and the organization’s brass led to a decent streak of getting a few games in the “W” column but now it’s right back to the same old Blues.
The city of St. Louis now blow their collective horns and sing exactly what the team is named after.
Categories: 30 Team Series, Around the League Tags: Andy Murray, Bob Hartley, Davis Payne, Larry Pleau, St. Louis Blues
