St. Louis and Enterprise picked up the 2025 Frozen Four today:
https://www.nhl.com/blues/news/enterpri ... oDy_3avE-c
https://www.nhl.com/blues/news/enterpri ... oDy_3avE-c
I know the Blues don’t garner much attention around these parts...but a pretty big off season so far. Krug signing, Petro left, Steen retired, O’Riley’s the new captain (apparently to Vladi’s displeasure), and they just picked up Mike Hoffman on a PTO (due to cap space).
https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/306 ... ining-camp
Armstrong (Blues GM) has shown a real willingness to make big moves and take chances (with the full financial backing of Stillman and crew). Something the folks in the Cardinals FO seem to be lacking these last several years...
https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/306 ... ining-camp
Armstrong (Blues GM) has shown a real willingness to make big moves and take chances (with the full financial backing of Stillman and crew). Something the folks in the Cardinals FO seem to be lacking these last several years...
Pretty exciting stuff happening. This will be the beginning of a new era for the blues or arguably it started after winning the cup. Bouw not having yet officially retired was also a huge piece of the team. Lot of pieces in motion for them but I think COVID overshadowed last season entirely. Hope they get off to a good start.sc4mayor wrote: ↑Dec 28, 2020I know the Blues don’t garner much attention around these parts...but a pretty big off season so far. Krug signing, Petro left, Steen retired, O’Riley’s the new captain (apparently to Vladi’s displeasure), and they just picked up Mike Hoffman on a PTO (due to cap space).
https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/306 ... ining-camp
Armstrong (Blues GM) has shown a real willingness to make big moves and take chances (with the full financial backing of Stillman and crew). Something the folks in the Cardinals FO seem to be lacking these last several years...
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speaking of the blues
taxpayers committed $105m to the to fix up Enterprise Center and nobody thought about spending like $500k to breakup this concrete wasteland at the front door and urine stained columns or the original light fixtures from the 90s?
taxpayers committed $105m to the to fix up Enterprise Center and nobody thought about spending like $500k to breakup this concrete wasteland at the front door and urine stained columns or the original light fixtures from the 90s?
Yeah, it is pretty deplorable. Just install some real bollards and put a coat of paint to good use.
How much has EC even been used since March?
How much has EC even been used since March?
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It’s not just the temp jersey barriers, it’s all the slabs. Get a landscape architecture firm to redo that entire front entrance. Add some trees, planters. A blues logo like the big STL at ballpark village. Etc
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Speaking of the area around Enterprise Center, does anybody think that development could eventually come to the Amtrak lots just south of the stadium and Metrolink line?
This area has truly enormous potential if development is possible. With the interstate changes, the city has a mostly barren landscape from south of Clark and north of 64 from 14th to 22nd. Get rid of the BP at Jefferson, and get Air Management Supply to relocate, and it's pretty much 14th to Jefferson. Downtown south of Market could receive a complete transformation if I got my wish here. I'd also want the lots south of City Hall developed.
I dream about Jefferson eventually getting a Metrolink station, which would open up development opportunities there. It's also right next to the proposed Metrolink line and to the Lafayette Square developments that just recently started. It would be a logical place for people to transfer stations from existing to future Metrolink, or vice versa, if it were ever built.
This area has truly enormous potential if development is possible. With the interstate changes, the city has a mostly barren landscape from south of Clark and north of 64 from 14th to 22nd. Get rid of the BP at Jefferson, and get Air Management Supply to relocate, and it's pretty much 14th to Jefferson. Downtown south of Market could receive a complete transformation if I got my wish here. I'd also want the lots south of City Hall developed.
I dream about Jefferson eventually getting a Metrolink station, which would open up development opportunities there. It's also right next to the proposed Metrolink line and to the Lafayette Square developments that just recently started. It would be a logical place for people to transfer stations from existing to future Metrolink, or vice versa, if it were ever built.
A lot of people would share that sentiment. It's cold and bleak. Gave the Blues $100m for renovations. Would be nice to see a mixed use building at the very least on the City Hall lots.
You would undoubtedly rustle some jimmies if you took away some surface parking. We took MetroLink from Forest Park to all the games when I was a kid. I now also live 5 minutes away to where I just grab a Lyft. Living in the nebulous lack of Link connectivity, it's kinda the only option other than bar shuttles.
You would undoubtedly rustle some jimmies if you took away some surface parking. We took MetroLink from Forest Park to all the games when I was a kid. I now also live 5 minutes away to where I just grab a Lyft. Living in the nebulous lack of Link connectivity, it's kinda the only option other than bar shuttles.
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I think adding a Metrolink station at Jefferson would be a really good idea for this city.
We're already starting to see development there, with the Lafayette Square development. I expect big changes in that area of town over the next decade.
I'm not sure how much it would cost. Definitely more than the Cortex station, as this would probably have to be closer to the Grand station in terms of design.
We're already starting to see development there, with the Lafayette Square development. I expect big changes in that area of town over the next decade.
I'm not sure how much it would cost. Definitely more than the Cortex station, as this would probably have to be closer to the Grand station in terms of design.
^ A Jefferson station would cost more because it would have to work in concert with the Jefferson viaduct. Distance to another station wouldn’t matter to cost. And Union Station is much closer to Jefferson than Grand anyway.
Regardless, let’s move the MetroLink fantasies over to one of the numerous MetroLink threads and leave this one for hockey.
Moving back to hockey...what do our resident Blues fans think of Vladi’s recent remarks? I think some of them were lost in translation and I get he’s got the tenure...but he just doesn’t strike me as captain material the way O’Riley does.
https://www.stltoday.com/sports/hockey/ ... da278.html
Regardless, let’s move the MetroLink fantasies over to one of the numerous MetroLink threads and leave this one for hockey.
Moving back to hockey...what do our resident Blues fans think of Vladi’s recent remarks? I think some of them were lost in translation and I get he’s got the tenure...but he just doesn’t strike me as captain material the way O’Riley does.
https://www.stltoday.com/sports/hockey/ ... da278.html
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I wasn't talking about distance. I meant in terms of design and how it would have to be configured.
The Cortex station is on flat ground. The Grand station incorporates a bridge, just like the Jefferson station would have to.
Anyway, I'm not too terribly worried about Vladi. I think O'Reilly definitely makes more sense as a captain.
The Cortex station is on flat ground. The Grand station incorporates a bridge, just like the Jefferson station would have to.
Anyway, I'm not too terribly worried about Vladi. I think O'Reilly definitely makes more sense as a captain.
Some Blues Clues:
Blues AHL affiliate in Springfield, Mass will opt out of this season. Blues will be paired with the Utica Comets who are affiliated with Vancouver.
https://www.stltoday.com/sports/hockey/ ... 59c94.html
Blues didn't get hit as hard with the late starts on the West as expected:
https://www.stltoday.com/sports/hockey/ ... 2ef86.html
https://www.stltoday.com/sports/columns ... c68ea.html
And last but not least...the Blackhawks seem ready to tank this season.
https://www.stltoday.com/sports/columns ... 6b4a8.html
Blues AHL affiliate in Springfield, Mass will opt out of this season. Blues will be paired with the Utica Comets who are affiliated with Vancouver.
https://www.stltoday.com/sports/hockey/ ... 59c94.html
Blues didn't get hit as hard with the late starts on the West as expected:
Couple links about Mike Hoffman and O'Riley's handling of Vladi's comments regarding the Captaincy.The NHL accommodated the Blues by pushing up some of the start times for West Coast games. The team will have only three games — including the season opener at Colorado on Jan. 13 — that start at 9:30 p.m. St. Louis time. Five games will start at 9 p.m., two at 8:30 and nine at 8 p.m. That means only 10 games will end later than the local evening newscast. Last season, with fewer West Coast games on the schedule, the Blues had seven games start at 9 or 9:30 p.m. In addition, the team will play five road games that will start at 6 p.m. or earlier.
The bulk of the Blues’ home schedule will start, as usual, at 7 p.m., with the team having four weekend games that will start at 2 p.m.
https://www.stltoday.com/sports/hockey/ ... 2ef86.html
https://www.stltoday.com/sports/columns ... c68ea.html
And last but not least...the Blackhawks seem ready to tank this season.
https://www.stltoday.com/sports/columns ... 6b4a8.html
Blues will allow an extremely limited number of fans into the stands for the first home stand. Primarily limited to family and friends of players and first responders:
https://www.stltoday.com/sports/hockey/ ... 7a06f.html
Hoffman signed a one-year, $4 million deal. 9 others were wavered (including...Sam Anas, Jacob de la Rose, Mackenzie MacEachern, Curtis McKenzie and Nathan Walker).
https://www.stltoday.com/sports/hockey/ ... 2e12f.html
I had actually made this up last month when you all were talking about how ugly the outside of Enterprise is (I agree). Forgot to post it up though. Maybe our resident NextSTL Twitter admin could ask what people want to see the Blues do around the grounds (and be sure to tag the Blues in). Some BPV like pavers, street trees, benches, real bollards (instead of the ugly k-rails) would all go a long way. I also second DB's idea for a big giant Blue Note people could take their picture with like the STL at BPV. Maybe move the VIP drop off cut out further down 14th towards the garage so there would be a bit more room for people near the statues. Road diet 14th...
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https://www.stltoday.com/sports/hockey/ ... 7a06f.html
Hoffman signed a one-year, $4 million deal. 9 others were wavered (including...Sam Anas, Jacob de la Rose, Mackenzie MacEachern, Curtis McKenzie and Nathan Walker).
https://www.stltoday.com/sports/hockey/ ... 2e12f.html
I had actually made this up last month when you all were talking about how ugly the outside of Enterprise is (I agree). Forgot to post it up though. Maybe our resident NextSTL Twitter admin could ask what people want to see the Blues do around the grounds (and be sure to tag the Blues in). Some BPV like pavers, street trees, benches, real bollards (instead of the ugly k-rails) would all go a long way. I also second DB's idea for a big giant Blue Note people could take their picture with like the STL at BPV. Maybe move the VIP drop off cut out further down 14th towards the garage so there would be a bit more room for people near the statues. Road diet 14th...
This bunch is looking good tonight and Hoffman is not even playing!
Solid all around team effort last night against a super talented young team that can fly, and who many have picked to win it all. Thomas looked great, Kyrou with a strong game, and of course Sunny was Sunny hitting everything, blocking shots and scored two goals up on the 2nd line w/o Hoffman in the lineup. Krug also looked very good in his first game as a Blue. No drop off whatsoever, and no unforced icings! Game 2 tomorrow night against the Avs once again in the thin air of CO. Hoffman should be in lineup as work visa issues get ironed out.beer city wrote: ↑Jan 14, 2021This bunch is looking good tonight and Hoffman is not even playing!
Sundqvist = Steen's Reincarnation. Well, without the consistent scoring touch, but does all the little things correctly. Also, looks like a Bond villain.
Didn't know where to put this, but cool photo from Alberici when Enterprise Center/Scottrade Center/Kiel was being built in 1993.
^ Great find. I actually don’t think I’ve ever seen any construction pictures of Enterprise.
Carrier pigeon. It's how people took aerials before there were drones.chriss752 wrote: ↑Jan 15, 2021Didn't know where to put this, but cool photo from Alberici when Enterprise Center/Scottrade Center/Kiel was being built in 1993.
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Word is getting out that Bobby Plager was killed in a car accident on 64/40 between Kingshighway and Vandeventer. So sad.
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Literally just saw it in the paper...Jesus Christ.
https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/cri ... the-latest
Rumor is he had a heart attack while driving down 40...
RIP Bobby...what a gut punch
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https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/cri ... the-latest
Rumor is he had a heart attack while driving down 40...
RIP Bobby...what a gut punch
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Yeah I saw that only two cars were involved. I was wondering if it was a medical emergency or the other car was driving erratically because I always see crazy drivers along that stretch. Also I checked the MoDot cams and I think the crash happened just before Kingshighway but the KMOV article mentions “near Vandeventer”.
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