Quote:
Originally Posted by KCtotheSB
I don't get it.
The Blues' Achilles Heel the past few seasons has been a lack of offense. Goaltending and defense has been their strength. A Thomas Vanek or even a Matt Moulson would have made a more considerable difference for the Blues.
If St. Louis draws LA again in the playoffs, is Ryan Miller that key piece to push them over the hump against Jonathan Quick? I don't see it.
|
Granted, I'm saying this on the heels of back to back shutouts, but the Blues are 2nd in the league this year in goals per game. Offense is not the problem.
I would agree that defense has been our strength, but goaltending? The numbers look good, but anyone who's watched this team regularly knows that both Halak and Elliott have a penchant for giving up the soft goal in the postseason - when 1 goal games are the norm.
Like Army said last night, (and I think he's being kind to Jaro) it may only be a 5% upgrade, but it's an upgrade. And Ott fits this team perfectly. Hitch knows him well, and he's a psycho on the ice - exactly what you want in the playoffs. Going back to 2009, the top two centers in hits delivered?
Steve Ott and Davis Backes.
This team got a lot nastier, and a lot harder to score on - while getting rid of a goalie they weren't going to sign, an overpaid, underachieving forward and some picks - not giving up any young talent.
And with all that said? Army may not be done.