It is that wonderful time of year in the United States when we gather together and give thanks for what we have been fortunate to receive over the last year. To look back on what has happened and find the good in what may even be the darkest of areas. Let’s look at the St. Louis Blues franchise and see what there is to be thankful for.
Be Thankful for Blues’ Leadership Group
To say that the Blues have been tested early on would be an understatement. After starting the season 3-0, they went on a historic eight-game losing streak, the longest in franchise history. The coaching staff continued to preach resilience and patience with an emphasis on grit and determination. While they seemed at a loss during the losing streak, the coaching staff believed in their team and never once turned on one another. They were provided with a reality check from Blues general manager Doug Armstong regarding team expectations and the state of the team. He reiterated that the performance and efforts were not even close to being good enough and the team was not playing to their potential. Blues general manager Doug Armstrong said:
“It’s the way we lose. We don’t lose with pride. I think the competition builds off of our body language. When we don’t score, we have a group of guys that believe ‘I can’t believe this is happening to me,’ and a group of guys that believe they’re not a part of the problem, when in reality we’re all part of the problem, starting with me.”
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The coaching staff and upper management never gave up on the squad, continuing to press their players in what could be looked back on as an early turning point of the season. It will be the coaching staff and management’s job to continue to define and evolve their team when adversity strikes again in hopes of reaching the postseason once more.
Be Thankful for Binnington & Greiss
This season has been a rollercoaster of emotions for the fans and players. While the defense has struggled in their own zone and oftentimes looked lost during the eight-game losing streak, it was the goaltending that kept the team alive and provided a fighting chance. Entering into the year, there were mixed emotions on the loss of goaltender Ville Husso to the Detroit Red Wings, and relying upon Jordan Binnington who struggled to find consistent success since his 2018-19 Stanley Cup run. Over the past three seasons, he has amassed a 2.75 goals-against average (GAA) and a .908 save percentage…
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