Looking at the Blues Journey So Far

[@im_sorry_i_forgot_my_username]

A fun stat is that in these playoffs, St. Louis is 4-0 in games where they allowed a shorthanded goal.

[@TheShadowflare1]

Oh my god what. That goes against all logic. but thats the Blues.

[@richardeast3328]

Wow, cool tidbit.

[@djtrankilo231]

Wow! I never would've noticed that! No wonder my Blues suck on the power play lol

[@tydance8865]

Destiny.... no matter how good the other team is or what’s going on in the series...sometimes destiny conquers alll!!! We will see!! 2 more wins boys

[@richardeast3328]

Destiny, Destiny No Escaping That For Me Destiny, Destiny. Froderick

[@Tetrohedracon]

A Cup Win would make this easily the most historical run in NHL history.

[@robertstroud7561]

One of the strangest playoffs I can recall in years.

[@danieldosso2455]

More historic than Vegas making the Stanley Cup Final in their first season?

[@cliffa6148]

@@danieldosso2455 didn't the blues do the same thing?

[@danieldosso2455]

@@cliffa6148 It's possible. I know Florida went on a pretty good run in the first year or two

[@robertstroud7561]

@@danieldosso2455 Great question

[@tomwilson3969]

I love the way the blues play. Big boy hockey is alive and well.

[@PassiveWealth]

People love big boy hockey until their favorite team has to play a team that excels at it...then those people call that team "dirty" LOL

[@tomwilson3969]

Orbitron Those aren’t true hockey fans. Instead of crying that it’s dirty hockey they should be crying to their GM to get bigger and stronger. I have heard enough about speed and skill. I want big guys with skill that can skate.

[@richardeast3328]

Backes doesn't, he hasn't been getting any points, so he's whining about the officiating.

[@cranekraken24]

@@richardeast3328 hahaha.... a day after Berube whined to the entire league about his team getting called for crossing the line. 4 pp goals on 4 shots and the guy who accrued over 700 minutes in the box over his career has the balls to complain. Shit, I'm a Bruins fan. I fucking love hard nosed hockey and always will. But make no mistake, your Blues are short on skill and your goalie is overrated. As a result it takes meathead hockey and lots of whining to get you guys here. In the end, if the Blues didn't intentionally cross the line they wouldn't of even beat the Sharks. With that said, I can assure you that the Bruins will be lifting the Cup within 10 days and 2 weeks from now Boston will be celebrating yet another championship parade at the expense of a St. Louis team. Cheers!

[@richardeast3328]

@@cranekraken24 Take a chill pill, no one knows who's going to win. Actually you sound a little scared.

[@5ubZ3r0o]

Shannon, your content is amazing! Just found you during these playoffs and I can't get enough! Thanks and let's go Blues!!!

[@exeter1985]

You should check the past videos. There are videos on every single team.

[@deweyfosworth7833]

I can attest that this guy's making me a hockey nut again

[@exeter1985]

@@deweyfosworth7833 well said, me too. After dealing with the death of my Mother two years ago, I found The Hockey Guy and it gave me something to take my mind off of things for a while. Plus the Cats in the videos are so cool too!

[@dmomintz]

You look good in that Blues jersey. That 7-2 whooping they took in game 3 might be the best thing that could have happen to the Blues. They are looking and playing like every period is their last period. Game 5 should be a battle, but if the Blues can stay out of the box, I think they take it in 6. This feels eerily similar to the Sharks series.

[@brandonbryan6551]

Bingo, that touchdown by Boston in game 3 is this series's hand pass

[@timmcbride6690]

I believe it lit a fire in the Blues but did you guys watch the last 2 games of the Sharks series. San Jose just gave up and admitted defeat. From what I saw the Blues were skating circles around them and they were just there to finish up the season and collect the paycheck. That game defiantly lit a fire in the Blues but Boston isn’t gonna give up like that their moral is low because of the O’Chara injury but they’re not gonna give up. What I’m trying to say here is that the blues still have a long road ahead of them till they can lift the cup

[@jackson5116]

From a local of St Louis, they've been the talk of the town for the last 4 months or so. Ever since they started winning, suddenly they took over the talk of the town. I admit, I wrote them off at the beginning of the year, like so many others, so it's definitely been an amazing run watching them advance this far! Two wins from the Cup? WOW! Farthest they've ever gone in their history!!

[@samcowell5465]

Jack Son its though to watch as a preds fan. The tables have turned

[@tsalvo9290]

@@samcowell5465 oh how the turntables

[@Dogsrule777]

Jack Son There really is something extraordinary goin on with these Blues. I live on the west coast now but I was raised in St. Louis. This video shows how the team adapts and conquers methodically. It’s been so cool to watch!

[@patch8376]

St. Louis - Nashville would have been a fun series. Shame it didn't happen. They had a great home-and-home match mid season.

[@patch8376]

@ I said series, not SCF.

[@frankieboi9126]

This was pretty cool to look at. Thanks for the extracurricular stuff THG!

[@sonder006]

They just. Wont. Go. Away. - Joe Buck, 2011 WS Game 6

[@djtrankilo231]

When Yadi and Waino compare this year's Blues to Yadi's and Waino's squad in 2011, that's saying something. I'm calling Jayden Schwartz this year to be this year's version of David Freese in 2011.

[@YodasChode]

Yep. Blues have this series wrapped up. Quite incredible. I'd say Schwartz is freese

[@tydance8865]

Jake Hostetler goosebumps

[@RinkoDinko]

Wouldn't Pat Maroon be Freese?

[@ThePerpetualStudent]

GO BLUES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I need this for my spiritual wellness!!!

[@joerich1629]

Thank you Shannon for this incredibly researched and detailed assessment. Our local media guys here in the Lou aren’t even this thorough.

[@cubeofbeef1972]

So there’s a lot of new The Hockey Guy fans and I just want to let them know a few things 1: The Hockey Guy (Shannon) has a second channel called The Entertainment Guy. 2 The Hockey Guy has a podcast 3 welcome to the channel

[@Dogsrule777]

Ocean Mang Thanks man! The podcast is great! ✅👍🏽🎧

[@petergirimonte4437]

Ocean Mang he has a podcast? Ive been here since the 2015-16 season and i didnt know that

[@cubeofbeef1972]

Leaf Gang ikr he doesn’t talk about it much for some reason. But way more people would listen in if he advertised it more.

[@Toxic_Male_Minimalist]

The Blues turnaround began when Barclay The Dog was introduced. I don’t think it was a coincidence.

[@Mr.Pants45]

I'm pretty sure the comeback started when Bortuzzo and Sanford fought at practice.

[@shylo_moxii]

it happens when they got their heads into the game, which I feel that was right after the Sanford Bortuzzo fight. Both got their heads into it.

[@Toxic_Male_Minimalist]

Nah - it was the dog

[@shylo_moxii]

@@Toxic_Male_Minimalist It would be Laila before Barclay, but that fight changed them.

[@nathankaufman5957]

Binnington had a shutout in Philly. That's when it started.

[@kevinlitton1399]

As a blues fan, I've been saying this all series. The blues wear down a team the first few games, then dominate the end of the series. Look at the teams boston beat vs the teams stl beat. Binnington is due for a phenomenal performance as well.

[@cubeydoo]

Exactly how I felt after game 4. This series is looking so similar to the other 3 series for St Louis. Split the first 4 and then their depth and physicality just decimate teams in the last 2-3 games. The longer this series goes the scarier it should be for Boston despite having 5 and 7 at home. Also early in game 4 a familiar look happened when Sundqvist went in on the forecheck and faked a check at a Boston defenseman and he flinched away misplaying the puck. That physical presence just wears on you and causes game 6 Karlsson-esque turnovers. A good sign for St Louis as this series progresses

[@michaelshaw4479]

Shannon, thanks for judging all teams against the Blues fairly. I've watched your channel this whole playoffs and I'm really impressed! As a Blues fan, most people write them off or don't give them a fair promo of the good things they're doing. Again you've called it honest and fair the whole playoffs even against Dallas and Boston. I really respect that! :) Lets go Blues! Play Gloria!

[@chrislewis6488]

Wear whatever you would like to sir.LETS GO BLUES

[@kylematthes1646]

Chris Lewis I say he wears whatever he wore Monday night

[@PiMpiNx187]

GO BLUES! -Canucks fan

[@tydance8865]

PiMpiNx187 go canucks-blues fan! you guys should have won that cup in 2011

[@ohmes23]

Wear all the Blues gear you want to Shannon!!!! Go Blues!!!!!

[@robertcotton9044]

Isn't the Blues sweater one of the best ones in not only hockey but sports

[@ohmes23]

Yes it is!!!!!

[@jeffmiller8115]

Shannon, I truly enjoy your passion for hockey, taking the time and effort shows how much you love the game, better stuff than anywhere on tv, as a Blues fan you go big with the Bruins, it’s been and is an incredible series, thank you for all the content, and I would like to see a Bruins Mad Board!

[@Jerrybudss]

I really like how unbiased your videos are. It really helps me to get a clear picture of what is actually going on. Great content

[@theresas14]

I only read some of these comments but didn't see anyone mention this. Armstrong said in an interview that I saw that he went into the locker room in January and told the team that he was going to have to start trading players if they didn't turn it around. It's that simple: they started to play for each other... as a team.

[@djtrankilo231]

To think everyone and their mothers wanted Army to be fired, his signings are starting to pay off. Even Allen's (even though he ended up as a backup again, instead of an All-Star like Army originally intended.)

[@theresas14]

@@djtrankilo231 I find this team really fascinating bc ppl are having a hard time identifying the "superstar" Con Smyth trophy winner when it seems to me they more embody what you should strive for a true team effort. There will be 2 to 3 more games to figure it out but... shouldn't the collective grouping of above average talent be worth more than having a superstar? I'm not sure I worded that the best way but I hope you get my point. My feeling is that it is more about the team effort and heart.

[@exeter1985]

Shannon, wear whatever the HELL that you want to wear! And if people don't like it, too freaking bad!

[@ernestopanza4194]

He needs to quit pandering to the basement dwellers.

[@ryans413]

Agreed

[@thatfatguy4117]

I just found this channel a couple a weeks ago and I was unsure if I'd keep watching it but I love the unbiased interesting content and how you enjoy the sport that this channel is based. Keep up with the great content

[@TS-kk9ei]

Tarasenko has been the best player in the San Jose series (think he had a point in every game) and has been the best player in the finals so far. He should be considered for the conn Smythe.

[@adamperry6133]

I think Tarasenko or Schwartz will get it if the blues take the cup

[@Sully141414]

Binnington has been more consistent throughout the whole playoffs than any other Blue, which is why he would have my vote today, but it’s really close between several players.

[@cptn_chromo3189]

He's really stepped it up to another level since Chief called him out during the SJ series.

[@Laterilus1]

Shannon, I believe I heard it from you in an earlier video that the StL hitting game was an “investment” I would agree. The later games in their first 3 series showed a lot of wear and tear on their opponents (regardless if people consider the Blues dirty or not). I was reminded of this when you mentioned how this series is following along with the one against San Jose. I was thinking the same thing earlier today. If Boston is down 2 of their top 6 defensemen, that isn’t good. I feel like the Blues are going to pound them even harder in game 5. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Blues got the jump on Boston in game 5 like they did to San Jose. Of course, I can see it going the other way as well as I think Boston has been their toughest opponent to date.

[@problemdogYT]

You do such a good job man. Your love for hockey reminds me of the time I spent growing up watching hockey with my grandpa. So blessed to find your channel. I can't wait for the next season you bet your jersey's ill be tuning in everyday!

[@patch8376]

What doesn't get much mention if any is that St. Louis had an odd schedule early in the season that saw them play fewer games than almost all other teams so they had "games in hand" when they were hovering around and briefly in last place. Games in hand are divisive; you have to win them in order for it to matter, but combine that with the turtle derby in the west and they were already in pretty decent standing once they did.

[@juhalehto6494]

Glad i found your channel The Hockey Guy. Been playing a lot of your videos from last 3 years. Great stuff. I am close to your age and my favorite players when i was young were Cam Neely and Ed Belfour. You have done so many great videos of Finnish players but would you do one of the first European Captain of Montreal Saku Koivu ? Thank you and look forward to watching you daily.

[@patch8376]

Great idea for a video.

[@tommyembrich]

Awesome video THG! Thank you for this great look inside. This entire season has been one for the books, and it's still marching on! I'm proud to have watched every game, supporting my team through the downright ugly to the incredibly GLORIAous! What a journey indeed. Keep the drive alive! #BleedBlue #LGB

[@maxferry8902]

When Vince Dunn was on the ice for Game 4 shots were an insane 17-1 in favor of St.Louis. He also had an absurd 94% Corsi. Dunn is a major influence for this Blues team; he's slept on.

[@YodasChode]

He's elite. As long as he's in the series, this series should be a breeze for stl

[@maxferry8902]

@@YodasChode Won't be a breeze no matter who wins. If it's going to be STL though, he'll need to be a part of it

[@Cylon1983]

Found your channel recently and love it. I'm a long time Bruins fan (since the late 70's) and really enjoy you unbiased reporting. Thank you and keep it up!

[@dustydaisy2658]

Berube is a big difference. Since he's come the Blues have refused to quit. Under Yeo they would have given up after giving up that short handed goal. The guy has this presence. I'd headbutt a brick wall if he asked me too.

[@TheRekabNivek]

Honestly, I wouldn't be unhappy with the Conn Smythe going to Parayko if the Blues take it. Great puck mover, great on the PP (as good as a blues player can be), and by far their most consistent defenseman. Considering how the Blues play, showing some love to a D-man would be very appropriate

[@ogreman2229]

Kevin Baker he took Logan Coture completely out of the equation in the San Jose series.

[@samkohler6221]

Kevin Baker what he’s done with human boat-anchor Jay Bouwmeester tied to him this year has been miraculous. I can’t wait until Dunn-Parayko becomes a thing and lays waste to the league.

[@paulkopper2582]

A huge game that showed the blues were about to turn the corner and believe in themselves and their game was the dec 11 game against the Florida Panthers. It was the first come from behind win of the season (until then they had folded like a house of cards when adversity struck) and did it dramatic fashion, scoring 4 goals in the 3rd to win 4-3

[@toddaustin2198]

Dude! You're a master of stats. Keep up the great job, Shannon! #LGB! #PlayGloria

[@bcaskanette]

Remember that Bowmeester went for hip surgery at the beginning of the season. Pietrangelo and Dunn were also injured. That defence core was gutted, and thats one of their biggest strengths. Bowmeester deserves to be in Conn Smythe talk just as much as anyone on this team. Incredible defensive player and puck mover for years. Can we just give the conn smythe to all of them? What a team effort.

[@IIzTrollin]

Blues are 6-7 in games 5-7. Also 9-11 in games 4-7 so far. So they play lights out in the later half of each series.

[@PancakesAndHammers2426]

One of...if not the most entertaining story this season.

[@Skiptracer1981]

Bolts being swept is hard to top! This whole post-season has been a wild ride.

[@lewa503]

Thanks for presenting the stats of their journey. I always love coming here for the stat videos

[@smartjeep]

I appreciate this Shannon. I know your a bruins fan but I really appreciate the fact that you don't hate the opposing team and stay unbiased.

[@AV57]

Good points, Shannon. I agree that the whole storyline of being in last place is overblown. The Blues seemed to have 3-5 games in hand on the rest of the Western Conference until probably late February. So it always looked like the Blues just had to play better. Their fate was in their hands the entire time. It wasn’t like they had to be the best team in the league to make the playoffs, but they went ahead and did it anyway just to be safe. In the first half of the season, the Blues had very little confidence. They could play a great game (much like we see from them in the playoffs now) and they just seemed to wait for someone to lose the game. You could see it in the guys’ postures. Berube had to train them how to avoid that mindset. If the November 2018 Blues had given up that shorty to Carlo from game 4, the Blues hang their head, the fans boo Jake Allen, and the Bruins win the game 8-2. Now, the Blues get mad and they punish the other team for embarrassing them.

[@marketstreetcup892]

loved it thank you for making...

[@tomwilson3969]

Binnington should win rookie of the year.

[@Ndude2004]

He totally will😎 there literally no way he wont

[@davesmith4646]

ann broeckling He won’t. Voting for that award is done at the end of the regular season

[@tomwilson3969]

The rêãł Dave Smith īš ñöt fäké why won’t he? He is a huge reason the blues even made the playoffs.

[@RobCartwright]

@@davesmith4646 Sure, but which player meant more to his team, Binnington or Pettersson? I think the answer is pretty clear. You can say Binnington only played a half season, but Pettersson sort of only played a half season too.

[@timmcbride6690]

The rêãł Dave Smith īš ñöt fäké ehh I can see both sides to this argument, but I just think that he deserves it due to his NHL rookie goalie win record and that he’s just helped the Blues get back on their feet time and time again

[@ShantyIrishman]

If the Blues win the cup this season, they’ll make a movie about this season 10-20 years from now.

Disney's Miracle 2, Starring Kurt Russel as Craig Berube.

[@greatgoen2125]

I won 2 fantasy hockey championships with Winnington this season. I beat higher ranked teams. The Blues are amazing!

[@Tim0407-r8h]

Shannon, Great analysis on the Blues. As a Blues fan when I saw the acquisitions we had over the off season, I knew it was going to be a good year. But right off the bat we were 2-3 games under .500 for weeks/months... My son and I kept saying, "what is wrong with this team?" I kept talking about maybe it takes time to gel...how does a team that looks this good on paper not look good in the standings? People questioned coaching, leadership, effort, the want to play the game. Finally, it started to happen... you could see some wins coming together. Binnington comes in and gets a shutout against Philly... and literally every Blues fan was like...did we just find a goalie? First answer was, nah...its probably just a fluke. Then, the 11 game winning streak...which I think Jordan B. won 9 of those. What people forget is Allen was part of the turnaround too...the starting goaltender doesn't start every start in the regular season. But what a turnaround... and in the last week of the season...maybe two weeks, if we don't lose to the NY Rangers we would have had first place. But we were confident going into the playoffs...we knew we could beat any team you put in front of us. But, as Blues fans you're always nervous. Always ready for the letdown. Because it has happened too much over 50 years. But after Winnipeg had taken both games 3 and 4 in STL...and we went back to WPG and Schwartz scored the winner with :15 left...we started to believe... It was different this year...it just felt different going into the playoffs now we had proof... I bought tickets to game 6 of the first round knowing we'd see them clinch that series...no way the Blues were letting the Jets off the mat. I could keep typing forever because I love this team. The one thing I've said allllllllll post season: "OUR STORY ISN'T OVER". It doesn't end until Pietrangelo hoists Lord Stanley's Cup... I'm hoping it's on home ice in game 6... If not, I'll take it on game 7 in Boston while my son and I are watching on the jumbotron in St. Louis at Enterprise Center. I love this team. I always have...and every Blues fan and I are ready to see the CUP in St. Louis...the parade is going to be nuts...we are going to party in the streets for weeks. Let's GO BLUES!!!

[@djgixxer601]

Another fun stat for you. GAA in games 4-7 for the Blues is 1.64 for the playoffs.

[@Patty-J]

Even though you cheer for the bruins. As a Blues fan I love your commentary! Keep it up!

[@VBGamer]

THe Blues typically have more late road games due to their building being loaned out to college basketball throughout the whole month of March... life long Blues fan here, and never thought I'd even see one cup finals game, much less win....

[@kakarroto007]

I mean I've seen your definition of madness, and I'm not sure that this really qualifies as such. Fun is a word I would use to describe the contents of this video. Keep up the good work!

[@jeffreybeatty73]

At 12:42 you validate "people say Boston is a better team" with "They are" and that does scare me. As a 46 year old guy and lifetime Blues fan I must admit (and knowing the history you might understand) I have always SHUT DOWN during the finals. This is all new to me and I found your channel and have amazing respect and give you mad props for your astute analysis. I've watched Blues teams since I was 10 years old and have NEVER seen a team function this well together. Do you really think the Bruins are better? This is maybe an unfair question but I'm truly interested in your answer because you are a far more faithful hockey scholar than me. Cheers on the great videos and I have been sharing them with all my fellow Blues fans because....your videos are GREAT!!! I really love the consistency of your analytical approach...making game notes and reviewing them back with us all. Great work.

[@tigerking4858]

You do a great job of being impartial and sticking to facts/stats. Don't let your viewers dictate what you wear. That's the opposite of what you do every day.

[@tydance8865]

The blues are two freaking wins from doing what fans like myself and thousands of others only could dream of.... win or lose I’m grateful to see my favorite team play in June!!!!

[@angelisawagner7030]

Love watching you Shannon...love how you break it down! Thank you!!

[@strngenchantedgirl]

Game 3 Bruins interrupted Blues forecheck somehow. Blues adjusted their forecheck and started playing tighter together in game 4. All the times Blues lost badly and Binner had a low save percentage were games when the forechecking fell apart. I don’t know if their are stats for that but it would be interesting. Great video.

[@joshhyman9763]

The frequency of uploads on this channel is absurd.

[@tomwilson3969]

The man loves to talk hockey.

[@TheHockeyGuy]

I have talked about this before. I cover all 31 teams and try to give fans of any team videos that will address their team regularly. At the beginning of this channel's existence, I made 25 minute videos of hockey topics of the day. They performed really poorly and everyone told me to chop it up into multiple videos. This way, people only click on what they are interested in.

[@TS-kk9ei]

@LightSoundGeometry Analog Electronics that's your opinion

[@TheHockeyGuy]

I was uploading three videos a day when I wasn't making jack squat off my videos...

[@joshhyman9763]

@@TheHockeyGuy I really appreciate all the hard work! I absolutely love the channel, and the passion you have for the game is very apparent. Keep up the great work!

[@anthonycollins3343]

Discovered your channel during the playoffs and subcribed a couple days ago. Thanks for the great videos, hope you get 100k soon.

[@scottwest1813]

My Thoughts, Feelings & Emotions are one. The Blues will Raise the Cup.

[@pboji8599]

Another pattern is the blues has ended every series at home

[@soysaucehairdye7869]

hopefully they will end this series at home with a loss :D

[@PhantomDragapult]

Until the Eastern Conference can match the West in physicality and grit, I think they will always struggle against teams like Boston who is earning their way to the finals by being a "Westcoast Team" on the east. The playoffs will always be filled with bumps and bruises and that is why the western teams are usually the most beat up to get there, but the Blues are extremely lucky this year that they have the depth and their best players are healthy. I'm a St. Louis native and I love the attention my team is finally getting. Maybe all the bandwagon Chicago fans will come to our side. Keep up the good work!

[@beefwellington4651]

Brant Takmajian I agree. I’m near the STL area and it’s surreal how much attention the blues are getting. Sometimes I forget that everybody has their eyes on St. Louis and Boston and think it’s just another game

[@kypie26]

Get this channel on Spittin Chiclets once a month. That would be legendary. Happy for you Shannon, so close to 100k. Almost there!

[@NastyyyNate]

I love the commentary. Great analysis. Keep this shit up. I watch after every game.

[@pboji8599]

Vince Dunn broke his jaw with a puck to the face and was out 3 weeks, chara has a broken jaw with a puck to the face, if he plays game 5 or 6 I’ll be incredibly surprised

[@rebeccatrishel]

Broken jaws can be variable, but I'd be very surprised if they let him play.

[@jeep416]

They aren't but a broken jaw is not something a lot of docs will let you play with right away. Even as a Blues fan I hope it's not to serious, but I wouldn't mind seeing him miss the rest of the series.

[@rebeccatrishel]

@@jeep416 If he's hit in the face again, it could be very, very dangerous. I'm sure he'll turn up to support them at least. It's possible it's minor enough that they'll let him play in a cage but that's doubtful. I'm cheering for the Blues but of course I hope that he's okay and makes a full recovery!

[@pboji8599]

Gerald Gorman I hope Chara doesn’t play bc if he does he will probably take a hit that will mess his jaw up even worse, like when Vince Dunn would get the puck on the boards I’d get scared that he’d take a hit and knock him out the rest of the series

[@xXD3ADP00L88Xx]

We want the cup LETS GO BLUES!!!!

[@mygirlpiper]

xXD3ADP00L88Xx a crack in the armor of Boston just opened for your Blues to win this series and secure the first Stanley Cup Championship for your city and franchises HISTORY ! It is confirmed Boston's D Man Zedano Chara suffered a broken jaw and is OUT - WOW what a opportunity take advantage of it time is Now Let's Go Blues !! Good Luck from Philly.

[@maloyberg]

Thank you for the videos. Really appreciate your work and taking a pretty unbiased look at a team/series.

[@zachblanton3389]

I’m a huge blues fan from St. Louis and you are really fucking amazing sir! Your insight is great, and I love while you are a great bruins fan.. you are unbiased and subscribe everyone!!

[@JPWilker]

Hey love the vids. First off, you should wear whatever jersey you want to, it's your channel. I'm a blues fan and as long as you discuss both teams equally, then who cares what jersey you have on. Also, if I remember correctly, Robert Bortuzzo fought one of his teammates and the Blues went on a run within the few days after that. He jumpstarted them

[@macole4958]

That's when things really began to turn

[@daveinstlouis7296]

Let's Go Blues " We Want The Cup "

[@Mario-hj9he]

You make incredible videos! Keep up the great work!

[@dylandean1553]

I've heard alot of Boston media saying "The Blues only have one play style". Now I know that Bruins coach is alot smarter than I am when it comes to hockey, so I'm sure he doesn't believe that. But as a fan it always felt pretty obvious that the blues have alot of different looks. The big three I see are: The shutdown defensive play, They dominate the offensive zone (where the forecheck is strong and they shoot ALOT), and the outright aggression, where hits are the story for them (games 1 and 3 in this series) The thing is, it's hard to switch between these on the fly until you're comfortable in the series, AND the opponent has to be worn out on all 4 lines (which is REALLY tough to get done sometimes.) Looking at the state of boston in game 4, so far it looks like the blues aggression games have been effective. I'll be interested to see if the blues go for dominant offensive pressure like in game 4, in game 5 or if the decide to focus more on getting the hits to attempt because of the extra rest days. Personally IF chara and greztyk(spelling I'm so sorry boston fans I swear its not intentional) are scratched for game 5... go for the throat and come home up 3-2. What a series this has been and is shaping up to be.

[@dustinmatthews387]

Another AWESOME video analysis!!!! 3 Hats off to you Shannon!!!

[@jeffincabo]

I truly believe the Blues are a team of destiny ! They wont quit ! They wont lay down ! Everyone, ( but you ) writes them off and they pull themselves up off the ice and look like true Champions ! I don't think I have ever seen a team with so much heart! jmo

[@mark8716]

Another fun fact for Blues fans (and I am sure most already are aware of this): The teams in the playoffs that have swept a round were eliminated the following round. Let's go Blues.!

[@bm10626]

Not sure if this has been done but have to Madness?!?! THIS IS SHANNON!!!!

[@glennroark7998]

Once again, great analysis. Keep it up

[@timmcbride6690]

You know what’s odd I live around the St Louis area and everyone is hyped that we tied it up and they’re saying we’re gonna do it this year or just 2 more games to go, but I know Boston is not gonna give up like San Jose they are gonna fight tooth and nail for this cup. They’ve worked equally as hard as the Blues playing teams like the Blue Jackets and the Leaves 2 very strong energized teams. I am a Blues fan and I really want to see them with a cup in their hands, but the series ain’t over yet. They still have to play hard and win 2 more games

[@toddzickel2548]

Loved the Sonics!! GP 2 Shawn Kemp 4 the tomahawk!! grew up in Seattle. Go Blues

[@andrewtredway8471]

Just found your channel this post season sir. YOU KNOW YOUR STUFF....... pleasantly impressed . AND I COULD NOT AGREE MORE..... my blues have to shoot the puck MORE ..... no flashy stuff, no such thing as a bad shot on goal 🥅.....! Then secondly..... speed !! To the puck making passes and SHOOTING......! Then press em into the boards 💀😎⚠️. And....... never quit. Let’s go blues

[@gocanuckurself1]

LETS GO BLUES!!!!! 🎵

[@jonbod8996]

Very interesting video, you may have noticed this too, but the blues seem to look stronger towards the end of every series, curious to see if that holds up

[@travistackett4847]

The blues are the quiet guy in the corner that you don't pay attention to until they stand up and punch you in the mouth. It's going to be a great series. But don't count them out until it's over. Oh yeah.....play gloria!

[@travistackett4847]

For the record, I hate that song, but I do want to hear it two more times.

[@rumble4114]

Great vid, as always. Also, please wear whatever gear you want to wear. I'm a huge Blues fan, and if you're a Bruins fan who wants to wear Blues gear in a Blues video, as has been your theme until now, go for it. Don't listen to the whiners in the comments, they'll always have some silly criticism. Keep the content coming.

[@dalisman]

Awesome stuff, Shannon. Wear that Blues jersey! Don’t let bone-headed Bruins fans (much unlike yourself) talk you out of that for Blues videos

[@BakedByCB]

LETS GO BLUES!!!

[@Skiptracer1981]

Newfoundland Growlers just won the Kelly Cup in their inaugural season!!

[@GodWeenSatan]

Can you imagine how deadly the blues would be if the actually scored on powerplays

[@Edwardsjm]

Will he be wearing a Blues jersey on his upcoming game 5 preview vid? I bet not. But I would like it.

[@Mafube_Molange]

He only wears the jersey of the team he thinks will win. Thinking Boston will win isn't too much of a stretch, but if the Blues win Game 5, he'll probably wear a Blues jersey for the Game 6 preview.

[@Edwardsjm]

@@Mafube_Molange Where are you from?

[@Mafube_Molange]

@@Edwardsjm West County

I love both teams but no one will tell me what to not wear far as being a fan. But the blues were horrible earlier this season in 2018 to 2019 season i had doubts about them making it to the playoffs too but today in the NHL? Shit is hard to tell and unpredictable as i expected. But come on blues win the damn thing this year do it for yourselves and especially st louis and Missouri

[@mbeebe10]

I am a Blues fan and I will be honest I did not have hope for the Blues. Considered them making the playoffs a win. When they beat the Sharks I was kind of in a shock but, playing Boston. I was a Blues fan that said Boston probably has it in 5. I will be honest this is some of the best hockey and most entertaining to watch. Minus the blowout game 3 but, I love how both teams play big, they play scrappy and they play together and I get so involved in the games. Can not wait for game 5.

[@ChrisBrown-jp1hi]

New viewer to your channel, you do a great job!

[@nathanbaca5131]

I always say, can't count a team out until after February. Blues proved me right this year.

[@t.warmington4301]

Two cents rugby sent me. Nice channel mate.

[@jesseweneedtocook6943]

I remember in December after getting destroyed by the Canucks twice and was about to start the tank for hughes campaign. Look how much things change.

[@jpvet5411]

Tough loss for Boston but you were right on about Bennington! Subscribed!

[@samuellapierre7099]

Can you do a video about Erik Karlsson saying he's hoping to receive offers from Habs and Sens?

[@busches5072]

I was listening to the radio today and I believe I heard chara is likely out for the rest of the series..

[@bolderjd1]

Read that too. Broken jaw

[@TheMickey1892]

That’s two key D-men out for Boston. What a break for the Blues!

[@ryguy6577]

Happy to see a bit of McDavid made it into the thumbnail

[@warriors5779]

BLUE GRIT !

[@billytripp1006]

Love being subscribed to you

[@jaylew889]

Feels strange being from Chicago and being a hawks fan and rooting for the blues. I feel I owe it to them for spoiling Gary's sharks. Ridiculously insane call/no call that helped decide games/series. Gary must of had money on em... either way both teams played their asses off to get there