2019 Blues Overcome the Odds for First Cup

[@peterkay8997]

It took a week or so but as a Bruins fan I am feeling better. The Blue were the best team in the NHL playoffs and are a worthy Cup winner. Their fans really rallied behind them and it is a good story.

[@therealjaystone2344]

From the worst to best reminded me of the 13 Red Sox.

[@danzemacabre8899]

As a Blues and Cards fan, I know the feeling, in 2004, with that powerhouse team we had, it was hard to accept at first, but it was a little easier to take a couple of weeks later as Boston fans got to feel what it was like to win the world series in their lifetime, and we were just a character in a much greater story . This feels much much better on the other end this time though!! LGB🎵🎵🎵🎵

[@matthewdaley746]

​@danzemacabre8899 If it makes you feel an better, you won in 2006, and, 2011, the Patriots lost THREE SBs to inferior teams, AND, you finally got your revenge against Boston now.

[@jackson5116]

@@therealjaystone2344 the 2011 Cardinals would be a better example.

[@jackson5116]

@@matthewdaley746 every St Louis team, except football, has beaten Boston- 1958 NBA Finals, 1967 MLB World Series, and 2019 NHL Finals, St Louis defeated Boston.

[@Clayyy_85]

It’s been like 2 months and I still can’t believe Tampa got swept

[@cantthinkofaname7247]

Mitch Clayworth it's been 2 months and I can't believe it's already been 2 months

[@Name-qo6gz]

It’s been 2 months and I still feel bad for Tampa fans

[@trevorgarrett9735]

Yay, thanks for another History video. I might have to rewatch this entire series, they were so fun to watch

[@colinvawter512]

Best moment in jackets history

[@sdgakatbk]

Well I still have some lingering pissed off feeling for the Capitals collapse against Carolina.

[@bdonaghu]

Buffalo Sabres banner hanging ceremony: "Good Month of November"

[@sterling1989]

I admit, I actually laughed out loud. Buffalo fans need a cup. Now that St. Louis got theirs I hope Buffalo gets one soon.

[@autumnfall1997]

lol we had a good month

[@bdonaghu]

@@autumnfall1997 such a good month.

[@LPCardinals]

“We had Ryan O’Reilly”

[@matthewdaley746]

@@LPCardinals You had a Jack Adams winner, and dumped him due to ONE player.

[@Adam202]

These are the following series match-ups that I enjoyed the most from the 2019 Playoffs: 1. Blues defeat Bruins. 2. Blue Jackets defeat Lightning 3. Blues defeat Sharks. 4. Bruins defeat Maple Leafs. As a Hockey fan in general I found this post-season to be very fulfilling even without my home team participating in them. Number 1 and 2 were both equally awesome for different reasons, but ultimately the story of the 2019 Stanley Cup champions is just way too cool. I got to enjoy watching the Blues fans savor their very first Stanley Cup win. I got to enjoy watching the Blue Jackets fans savor their first series win in the absolute most stunning way possible. Seriously, you couldn't ask for a better David vs. Goliath match-up. I also got to see the most delusional and arrogant fan base suffer a most bitter defeat yet again to the mighty Boston Bruins. Finally, last but not least, I got to see those pesky Sharks fans finally see their luck turn. Ultimately some very deserving fan bases got to celebrate some wonderful victories, and that was the best part. However, the part of my personality that finds some satisfaction in seeing other fan bases lose also found some enjoyment in this post-season. It's just utterly satisfying seeing the braggarts and know-it-all sports bandwagoners silenced even if it's only for a moment. There certainly hasn't been a more enjoyable post-season for me that my home team didn't play in. I'm really looking forward to the 2020 NHL season! Thanks for the great content Shannon! Your videos have really enhanced the experience of the 2018/19 NHL season.

[@glupshitto1977]

As a lifelong Blues fan, thank you for showing non bias in your videos. True professionalism

[@shawnjezik2087]

Let’s go Blues! What will be my most memorable season in my life.

[@fireballmelch2684]

What a roller coaster of a year for an STL fan. From the highs of free agency to lows of the start to the highs of a Cup!

[@DARK24-7]

Congrats to the Blues first cup!

[@jeffsandy5088]

It wasn't always pretty but it was effective. FINALLY the Blues are the Stanley Cup Champions. Get healthy, rest and lets try it again. LETS GO BLUES !!!

[@PancakesAndHammers2426]

Not if the Capitals beat the St. Louis Blues to a second Stanley Cup first 😆I kid, but really I hope you are still partying and let's see if the Blues can go back to back.

[@therealjaystone2344]

@@PancakesAndHammers2426 like the 13 red sox, blues are going to another season not going to make the playoffs

[@matthewdaley746]

@@PancakesAndHammers2426 I think the Capitals may never win another Cup if they're not careful, the great Stars teams of the 90s only won once.

[@jeffsandy5088]

@@therealjaystone2344 We'll just have to wait and see. Curious though, what are your predictions?

[@matthewdaley746]

@@jeffsandy5088 Blues finished.

[@stlouisrob5326]

It was just the blues year! Maybe the best story in hockey ever if you look at their whole history, Winnipeg had them down 2-0 going into the 3rd of game 5, Bishop was absolutely unbeatable in game 7 against Dallas, San Jose seemed like the anointed team, and Boston seemed at least like they thought they were entitled, but somehow the Blues win! Nobody more surprised than St Louis Fans for sure!

[@tydance8865]

St louis Rob I agree it was like watching real life magic for us die hard blues fans I’ll remember this for a lifetime

[@matthewdaley746]

​​@@tydance8865 The Bruins losing made it even better.

[@SAHogan-ih3bo]

The Blues--a.k.a. The Li'l Zombie Team That Refuses To Die--literally had a hurdle to climb every round. And climbed it!

[@matthewdaley746]

​​@@SAHogan-ih3bo Gorgeous view.

[@SAHogan-ih3bo]

@@matthewdaley746 Amen! May we see it again soon!

[@AdamLaMore]

I know you've said in the past that your history videos get a lot fewer views than current events, but this series last year is what made me subscribe to this channel. And I am so so happy to finally see a Blues sweater make an appearance in this series.

[@phineaskelly6171]

Oh ya the history videos I forgot about those lol

[@jniemeyer6765]

What an amazing season for the Blues. To be dead and buried in December only to rise and capture The Cup. A truly special trip that we will remember forever.

[@matthewdaley746]

Especially after beating the BIG BAD BRUINS.

[@b0ssbeerreviews83]

THG and 'I'm Not Norm' are the only channels I'll watch double ads for. Thanks for all you do, sir!

[@VonRye]

Two weeks later I'm still choking up when I watch video of the playoffs. It is completely unbelievable that this team won the Cup. I've never had this kind of response to any World Series win by the Cardinals.

[@therealjaystone2344]

@@AnX8765 Feels like when local rivals such has Hawks gotten three cups and blues gotten a cup, it will be the same for the Giants gotten three rings and Dodgers possibly will get a ring this year.

[@therealjaystone2344]

Bill Gringo they are more likely playing with the Yankees in October than Astros.

[@jackmakackov7077]

Because sports fans don't care about baseball. The Cardinals fanbase is mostly old ladies that grew up here. Not to mention the huge decline in baseball in general

[@VonRye]

@@jackmakackov7077 Are you from Chicago? And does being wrong come naturally for you or do you have to work at it?

[@danzemacabre8899]

Uhmmmm....2011 was pretty damn special, 10 out in late August and that Game 6, give it time to settle in and it's closer than you think, still Blues edge out, but I don't know..........🤔

[@deweyfosworth7833]

I have to say that you look great in that Blues jersey. Probably better than any other jersey.

[@advantageous111]

I wear mine in public a lot, they're very good looking

[@amandaclark1800]

Yes those colors really work for him.

[@matthewdaley746]

​​@@amandaclark1800 Many colors do.

[@RickinBaltimore]

Tagline for this season: Play Gloria

[@jaywest448]

LETS GO BLUES

[@seschul]

Almost 4 years later I still get teary eyed when i see highlights from the 2019 season. Our long wait in STL finally over. I have always been a huge Blues fan, but I seriously underestimated how emotional it would make me. Good luck to the playoff teams in 2023 - I hope the fans of the champ get to feel how i feel about 2019 and our Blues

[@PancakesAndHammers2426]

I have been rewatching the history videos. My favorite video series on KZbin.

[@ehrobin3355]

So the Habs Leafs and Bruins are the ultimate game of Rock Paper Scissors Habs beat the Bruins Bruins beats the Leafs Leafs beat the Habs

[@fatkidinc.3058]

"Leafs beat the habs" *habs' 14 game winning streak against toronto intensifies*

[@lardass9532]

And lately it's been all Leafs vs Bruins ;_;

[@ehrobin3355]

@@lardass9532 regular season counts

[@Seraph89_]

I’ve always noticed that sick cycle even before I was a fan of the Leafs .

[@matthewdaley746]

@@Seraph89_ You won the NBA Finals, at least.

[@dustydaisy2658]

The Blues refused to quit. In the playoffs, teams would slow downs when they though they had things going for them and the Blues would strike. pretty soon that wore the Blues opponents down.

[@konwinskifilms]

Great Video Shannon! I'm glad you get up and make content for us!!

[@jeffmiller8115]

Just want to say Shannon I subscribed to your channel because I respect and think it’s the best I’ve seen and heard hands down anywhere, you are a gem, you can dawn the Blues Jersey anytime, like them or hate them they are warriors, thank you so much your knowledge of players is unsurpassed

[@ryguy6577]

Yes my favourite series continues!

[@matthewdaley746]

@Jeremy May Never heard of this one.

[@kylewhite5147]

Love this playlist! I looked forward to it every night last Summer!

[@jackl52]

It was 3 years ago, but the Blues winning the Stanley Cup is still my favorite sports memory of all time. Even though it was an ugly finals, I was a happy person that summer.

[@davidpainter7696]

Great video as usual. The one detail not mentioned that's probably worth a mention, NHL record for game 7 OTs with 3 -> San Jose-Vegas, Carolina-Washington, Dallas-St. Louis

[@LHOH197]

I love this playlist I kinda wanna go back and watch it all again

[@jimharris9877]

It's been less than a month and I still can't believe my Blues finally won the cup!! My only regret is that they didn't have Glen Hall (and other surviving members of the 1970 SCP team) flown in to be on stage and to hand the cup to Petro and the team. What a season!! BTW, only Maroon hasn't been signed for next year. Not sure we will win it next year (as we don't have many elite players and we don't have much time to rest), but at least we shall be competitive from the start.

[@matthewdaley746]

Glenn Hall has a record which will stand forever. 502 consecutive games started, and, finished. Oh, and, did I mention he wore no mask. Thanks to the Grant Fuhr injury, no goaltender will play even 75 games in a season, or, even 60 in a row, they need to be protected from themselves. That year, he wanted to be the first goaltender in a while to start, and, finish, every game in a season.

[@jimharris9877]

@@matthewdaley746 Didn't know that about Grant Fuhr and his desire to start/finish every game. Thanks! Been keeping up with the Maroon interviews and he reminds me of the Cardinal, Jeff Suppan. Saying all the right things after winning a championship, but having the look that he's going to leave for the largest paycheck possible (unlike Gunnerson). Translated, it was great having him for the year, but I'm not expecting him back.

[@matthewdaley746]

@@jimharris9877 Jeff Suppan won the 2006 NLCS MVP on a Championship team that limped into the playoffs, so, you can't really blame him, best cash in before you're, "found out."

[@jimharris9877]

@@matthewdaley746 ...LOL. So true, I think he left us and signed with the Brewers who quickly found out he was a mediocre pitcher.

[@matthewdaley746]

@@jimharris9877 Too funny.

[@lucaah7759]

Shannon is the man!!

[@riikkalahtinen3652]

I loved this series thanks for adding this season!

[@DrRoxzo-fc5qs]

Considering the controversy around San Jose I'm kind of surprised he didn't bring up the hand pass in game 3 with st. Louis

[@timothymcalexander4581]

Thank you Shannon for your great content

[@bromike]

Lets Go Blues 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙🔥💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙🔥💙🔥🔥💙🔥🔥💙🔥💙💙🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🔥🎉🔥🎉🔥🔥💙💙💙💙💙💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯🍗🍗🍗🍗🍗🍗🍗🍗🍗💥💥💥💥🌽🌽🌽🌽🌽🎊🎊🎊🎊

[@malachydonohue2745]

Great review dude, always fair and very introspective.

[@MrProvincial]

Absolutely loved watching the history videos last summer. Maybe this year you could do all the Stanley Cup Finals?

[@marlinisgreat]

I love seeing you in blues gear 💛💙💙💛

[@voltage7468]

I love these videos

[@gymrat2647]

A season to remember with lots of crazy first round upsets and the blues going from last to wining the cup

[@gabrielc249]

Feeling nostalgic and watching this video 3 years later. I had forgotten how unbelievably lucky the Sharks were in the playoffs. The refs gifted them a win in each of their 3 rounds.

[@BoyNamedSue4]

Aw yes. I remember this season.

[@skr000d]

The best part about viewing THG videos is watching his cats in the background.

[@christophersmith2776]

Great wrap up Shannon!

[@TheNascarfan999]

A couple of things regarding the Blues's season. 1) Yes, by definition their series win over Winnipeg is considered an upset, but the teams finished with the same point total and the Berube/Binnington version of the Blues clearly played better than Winnipeg in the regular season. 2) I firmly believe a huge part of the Blues winning on the road stems from the fact that they went 2 months (mid January-mid March) without playing back to back games at home. They had 2 cases during that stretch of playing multiple games in a row in other cities (NY & LA), but not in St. Louis. That kind of stretch, especially considering that is when they went on their winning streak and really turned things around, is what prepared them to win on the road in the playoffs.

[@MekarWB]

I don’t know any Blues fans upset about Binnington not getting the Calder. He got his first start in January. Was he the best rookie from the time he joined until the end? Yes. But he didn’t play half the season while Pettersson was great throughout.

[@kidranger826]

Bennington was the only reason the blues made it that far....sure offence wins the game but the saves he made at important parts of the playoffs is the only reason they won the cup congrats blues!

[@ogreman2229]

Will Burkett If there was a “rookie of he playoffs” award he would’ve won a unanimous vote. For the regular season alone the correct rookie won.

[@davesmith4646]

Kid Ranger Binnington was not the only reason the Blues won the cup. He was a big part of it, but not the only reason. Without O’reilly’s all-around amazing play, Without Berube turning the team around, and even without the little guys like Boummester and Parayko’s shutdown defense and the 4th line shutting down opponent’s first line, the Blues wouldn’t have won

[@matthewdaley746]

@@davesmith4646 This was a real team effort.

[@wesleyhunt7599]

Blues was a fun series.

[@feralcampfirecollection1338]

THG nearing 107 K subs - Yayy T Hockey Guy !

[@ConnorSchmoldt]

I've been waiting since the last one for this.

[@greatgoen2125]

"Never tell me the odds." Han Solo

[@emmmmmmwheel16256]

Awesome video Shannon!

[@CKr14]

I've missed these videos 😁

[@jackson5116]

Well, I got to go to a parade out of it, so I'm happy! My first (and likely only) Stanley Cup championship parade I'll attend.

[@1Galaron]

Hey Shannon, as usual, I dig the video. One friendly suggestion would be to add more of your own analysis and less summarizing of facts that are widely known. For example, going through everyone's regular season record was not that interesting to me, but learning that Islanders' defense went from last to first was news to me. I would be interested in more of your analysis because you watch way more games than I do. Who is your most over-rated player? GM? If there were the "Shannon Awards" for various unusual NHL achievements (best breakout Defensive pair, best puck-moving goalie, best at deflections, etc.) who would be on it? Who overachieved and underachieved this year (not necessarily the Blues or the Bolts)? Who do you think will be competing for the Selke in, say, 3 years? Do a lot of prediction shows will also give you future content to go back and rank your predictions. Anyway, just some thoughts. Keep up the great work.

[@jackson5116]

Unless they expand the playoffs, Binnington's record can never be broken, only tied, which is an amazing feat to realize that a rookie, someone who is literally in their first ever season, just won all 16 games to win the Stanley Cup! That's a lot of pressure on a first year player, and a lot of confidence in him by his coach! I wonder how he's going to be next year, because he can never top his rookie season, only match it with another etching of his name on Lord Stanley!

[@matthewdaley746]

Calder Trophy, which has been done. Ken Dryden won the Cup in 1971, Calder Trophy in 1972.

[@robertwagner5171]

THG you look fabulous in a blues jersey. I hope to see you wearing it more often in videos. sorry both your teams were eliminated by my blues but theres always next year. Great video bud.

[@arch8295]

Shannon with that fresh cut

[@danielwikstroom]

Thank you Shannon (I’m saying it in the way you say ”thank you Toronto”).

[@michaelalverson5312]

Alexa, play Gloria!

[@ncc1295]

As a Blues fan, I think you'd be surprised by how many agree Pettersson deserved the Calder. It's the idea that the Awards should be based on the entire year, not just the regular season that most Blues fans are pushing. And in that case, Binnington would have deserved the Calder.

[@warrenthomas4687]

Is that the 3rd different cat I've seen up on that sunny window spot?

[@Aaronschinaguide]

Shows you how important a good goaltender is to having a good Stanley Cup run. Binnington was the difference in a lot of the series wins.

[@mdfrenchy]

Interesting that no team in the Central had a losing record. It could be argued perhaps, that the reason some of the teams in the East had elevated records was due to the weakness of their division rivals. The Central seems to have been the toughest division in hockey, or at least the most balanced.

[@edwardofgreene]

"Although Blues fans tell you it should have been Binnington." No doubt true of some. You will always have the homers. (especially among the fringe fans.) However myself and most other Blues fans I've talked to agree Pettersson was the clear choice for the Calder. The only award where I have a homer gripe is the GM of the year. I do think that could have fairly gone to Armstrong. Jack Adams is another one where I thought we had a chance. Now I am 100% ok with Trotz winning it. However I also would have been ok with Cooper, Peters, or Berube winning it too. A rare case of 4 deserving candidates each with a strong argument to take home the trophy.

[@matthewdaley746]

Maybe they argued that Armstrong had already won it, and, the Cup was reward enough, I don't think he's complaining, however.

[@bowdly]

WE WENT BLUES

[@tbonebidness]

Gotta love some drunk Brett Hull!

[@matthewdaley746]

@@tbonebidness Nice to have friends.

[@Mafube_Molange]

The fact it took this long for the Blues really is an anomaly. Even the Ducks fell ass backwards into a cup a few years after the franchise started.

[@samkohler6221]

It still blows my mind that Nashville won the central. They just mailed it in after about Thanksgiving and really never looked like a contender.

[@daledemanchuk7920]

BLUES!

[@smithryansmith]

great video. Id just add, it was the greatest season ever. So much for the Ämerican thanksgiving" theory.

[@crucifiedphoenix146]

at 10:25 my hearty stops -.- always next year right?? ;P go jackets !

[@Jer0da0sniper]

Hey hockey guy love your vids, but I have a quick question. Why do the metropolitan and central divisions get 5 playoff spots while the Atlantic and pacific only get 3?

[@ogreman2229]

Jer0da0sniper they won the wild card spots

[@matthewdaley746]

@@ogreman2229 It's weird sometimes.

[@MachoWrestling101]

Shannon I actually watched over 75 of those last summer lol...some of them were from a hotel in Idaho I think

[@ninogunjaca1559]

Florida Panthers are always the team to look for the next season :)

[@SportsMuppets]

Your cat is now a star ..lol

[@allghilliedup21]

I think no matter how many times people tell them, Blues fans will think Binnington got robbed of the Calder Trophy. Sighh...........they'll never learn.

[@matthewdaley746]

He got a better trophy, and, he might get it next year, like how Ken Dryden won the Cup in 1971, and the Calder, in 1972.

[@peppyten5037]

6:30 totally forgets to talk about LA and Edmonton!!!

[@richardharder6499]

Who?

[@matthewdaley746]

@@richardharder6499 Dated joke.

[@bhkell5602]

I know that this comment comes nearly a yr and half from this video but i wanted to comment and say that I am willing to bet that the StL Blues would have had a Tampa Bay type season record if they would have played the way they did from the start of the season.

[@hewhoamareismyself]

Worth pointing out as well that the Bruins were narrative ruiners right up until the Blues. It was gonna be a big deal that Toronto finally beat the Bruins, then they ended Columbus and Carolina's runs which would have been good storylines. Garnishes St Louis's story just a bit.

[@gocanuckurself1]

Last time I was this early Tampa was already swept in the first round.

[@pierre-ql8yf]

Oh yeah, I remember that season. Now it hurts when I pee.

[@captiankirkgames4385]

Gloria

[@ogreman2229]

The only award I disagree with is the vezina. Bishop was the best goalie. Every stat backs bishop except for wins which is on the back of the lightning being a better TEAM rather than having the best goalie.

[@MachoWrestling101]

Rasmus Dahlin has a historic season for an 18 yr old he should of been mentioned binnington only played thirty games dahljn was second highest scoring 18 yeR old ever passing bobby orr played 21 mins a night on a bad team had a corsi kf plus 57 9 goals 44 Pts!

[@chuck2469]

What's my thoughts on the Hockey Guy Read to the end to find out Good guy. Solid channel.

[@ghostabear5927]

What about the mark messier trophy ? Wayne

[@narddog2311]

And the Rocket! Ovi won it for the millionth time.

[@matthewdaley746]

@@narddog2311 Still only ONE Cup.

[@nneichan9353]

Why doesn't NHL hold a short game against the 1st team allstars and the 2nd team. For charity purposes during the preseason.

[@hewhoamareismyself]

Oh god spoilers I'm only up to the Islanders expansion

[@ssc00p]

106999 subscribers... come you one soul who haven´t hit that subscription button yet... DO IT!

[@emmmmmmwheel16256]

#winnington 💙💙💙

[@petermontagnon4440]

She was a lovely lady!!

[@feralcampfirecollection1338]

1:20 Cat moves

[@isaiahwince4261]

Why out of all songs Gloria? Any song would be better.

[@Adam202]

Glory --> Gloria... get it?

[@isaiahwince4261]

Stanley Yelnats I’m not butt hurt. I’m saying it’s a bad song.

[@isaiahwince4261]

sibes4 Oh. Thanks for the explanation, I personally think the song sounds bad. But now it makes sense, so all is good.

[@isaiahwince4261]

sibes4 I guess so

[@matthewdaley746]

@@isaiahwince4261 Self-Control was good.

[@passingdrill4942]

Too bad as a Blues fan I couldn’t watch most of this run. I had a sinus infection during most of it. Must be karma for dancing to Gloria.

[@jagrzubarev7322]

cute cat

[@morcul]

The only reason I dont care about the Leafs losing is because the Raptors won

[@matthewdaley746]

If they keep KL it may continue.

[@autumnfall1997]

i felt Tampa was gonna choke and i am a fan of them

[@JulesSoth]

Some years ago Montreal had a baseball team that for whatever reason could not get umpires to call strikes for them, you could see it on TV, even having an Ump die at home plate didn’t change a thing. If St. Louis did not win because of the missed hand-pass call, the Blues would go the way of the Expos. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3_XpX6hfNmckMU

[@matthewdaley746]

The Expos had problems that went WAY beyond officiating, also, Reds owner Marge Schott was very upset after the game, because the resulting cancellation forced refunds to be paid.

[@AstroTrain100]

What is this guys favorite team? Boston or Vancouver?

[@AstroTrain100]

@@AnX8765 I kind of figured Vancouver since he lives in the area but Boston..must have been awkward in 2011 lol.

[@ssc00p]

@@AnX8765 Luckily Shannon´s wife is excellent in sewing :D

[@ssc00p]

@@AstroTrain100 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWHFkqtvqd1mac0 "Yup, Still a Bruins Fan" - Shannon

[@matthewdaley746]

@@ssc00p At least he didn't bail.

[@ssc00p]

@@matthewdaley746 Linked just FYI, nothing more

[@dominicktoran3327]

The west teams are better than the east

[@philly5-014]

Leafs always sucked since 1968 ,imagine a sport like basketball that was non existent in Canada ,came to Toronto and they managed to win a championship in there almost 25 to 30 yr history and the most idiotic team in the leafs still and always will be losers ...ps great video

[@matthewdaley746]

Not to mention two World Series.