What Are The Blues Doing? Ask Me Anything

[@CreamGabagoolJabarr]

Doug Armstrong said in an interview, that he wants the Blues to at least remain competitive. His idea is that putting the young players in meaningful games will be best for their development. Fowler's contract is up after next year, and Army thinks that the up and coming prospects on D are still a couple of years away from making an impact. This isn't a move to get them over the hump, it's a move to keep them competitive for the betterment of the young guys who are currently playing NHL games.

[@pwnedeful]

Honestly thats pretty smart, teams needs to understand that going full tank and trading every piece away and replacing it with only youth doesn't help build experience. Buffalo is the youngest team by far and the youth they have don't know how to win.

[@billmauer8117]

I think Cam Fowler is way underrated because he's been playing for the Ducks all these years. If you watch how he plays, his skating, stick play, etc. he still looks like an upper echelon defenseman. I think he's a solid piece on the Blues defense.

[@davidkruse4030]

Lmao ok bro

[@billmauer8117]

@@davidkruse4030 We'll just have to see how he performs the rest of the year.

[@jrlikeshockeyandmetal]

As a blues fan I’m happy

[@irocz11]

oh yea if Leddy wasn't coming back there is no way the blues were going to be able stay competitive all season playing Suter 23 min a night. getting too old to play that much for 82 games.

[@JustinThomas-qt9hv]

Essentially a zero risk move unless Biakabatuka or the 2nd rounder become stars down the line. Kind of a move that had to be done to stabilize the backend and can hopefully push them into a wildcard spot. I'd rather the kids get a taste of the playoffs, even if it's just 5 or 6 games than bottom out and hope magic beans turn into something special. Guerin is doing it the right way in Minnesota. People don't seem to realize mid to low market teams can't afford to have 5-7 year gaps in playoff appearances and expect to sustain in a healthy way. It's just bad all around business for a franchise.

[@FrenchToast_28]

@@irocz11suter playing 23 minutes at any age isn't responsible dude is a pure liability on and off the ice

[@STLBLUES100]

​@FrenchToast_28 Suter has done pretty well for the Blues though. So he hasn't been a liability.

[@JustinThomas-qt9hv]

@@FrenchToast_28 The guy has played over 1000 games in the NHL. The majority in the top 4 and top pairing in his prime.. What does your NHL resume look like??

[@scotte.2510]

The trade with the Blues had everything to do with the amount of minutes the blue line was averaging a night. They had four D men averaging the most minutes in the league. Army was proactive, he knew it would eventually break down either Faulk, Sutter, Leddy, or Parayko….

[@wastelandmetal]

Tell us you know nothing about the Blues without saying as much. When you have your top 3 defensemen playing as many minutes as they were and 2 prospect rookie defensemen required to play so many minutes just to survive, picking up Fowler makes total sense. He's played 2 games for the Blues, is +2 and played almost 24 minutes last night and looked great in both games. He's a solid defense who can eat up minutes, which is exactly what the Blues need. And, army is going to make moves to make the team better, their only 2 points out of a playoff spot at this point. Adding Fowler is a great move, he's very solid and his numbers weren't terrible even playing on crap Ducks teams for years.

[@heathclark318]

Watch the channel long enough and you will see the guy doesnt know or watch near enough hockey to talk about some of these things. The fact he then doesnt research these questions and just goes off the cuff is mind blowing.. NO GROWTH

[@h4nnyiscool]

one defenseman army needs to get rid of is faulk. he is not good anymore and people think so full of him. he’s adding to losses and he’s not doing much. the opponent team scores 3/4 of the time when he’s on ice. just the other day, he left the net open for someone to score. he’s no help to a team like the blues who could play to their full potential…

[@gimmick7389]

that ottawa sv% stats is actually wild its not even good goaltending its mid goaltending and they win

[@Jackjmichigan]

GSG BABY

[@joelneville1607]

To be fair, Ullmark has been playing insane as of late and that definitely has put Ottawa on another level

[@thiccboikyle4191]

I’ll have to start watching more Sens games to see how they play, because that stat reminds me of how the Avs won the cup in 22. Decent goaltending and a lights out offense

[@casewojo6186]

The “precedence trophy” lmao. Some of you are just hilarious.

[@CoolHandRobb]

😂😂😂

[@stellaroj]

It's truly unpresidented.

[@One_Proud_Papa]

Might be auto-correct. Since they're probably Canadian, they don't have a President, so they're not used to typing that word. 😅

[@IndianaSPEED-n8h]

Pretty sure the Cam Fowler trade was due to (A) the cost of aquisition versus the gain of veteran leadership and (B) reduce the ridiculous ice time that some of the Blues D are averaging per game (especially SUTTER).

[@amasta99]

Rantanen would be the best forward probably 75-90% every other teams. We’ll have to see if he wants loyalty or if someone bids even higher where he can be the main focus and not overshadowed behind Mac and Makar

[@Cedisdead]

90% of teams? 😂 That's a joke right

[@amasta99]

@@Cedisdead a multi-time 100 point scorer that's put up 55 goals before, and is on pace for another 100+ point season? And he's not even the best forward on his team? Yeah I'd say so

[@Cedisdead]

@@amasta99 what are you talking about? You kinda selfburned by saying Rantanen gets overshadowed by Mac and Makar.

[@amasta99]

@ that just shows how loaded Colorado is. My point still stands

[@Cedisdead]

@@amasta99 it's more like 50%

[@jimmyjoseph51]

Now..... if the Blues could learn how to win games at Home!

[@Jamjosh]

Fowler can still be pretty elite imo. He has been the victim of terrible defensive systems and partners for years. He got stuck with Shattenkirk quite a lot who was overall really not good in Anaheim. Be had a pretty elite season not long ago. But cronin has been pretty unimpressive in how he leads our D. I think he can bounce back.

[@DrewNye]

Think it's time to start just having your face on the screen instead of clips. If the copyright keeps coming, that is probably the best thing to do

[@user-by3nd4rm6c]

I think what we forget about Peter Laviolette teams is that they tend to catch fire in his first season behind a bench, but the flame slowly starts to fizzle out afterwards. Can't say we aren't seeing something of that nature with the Rangers

[@anthonyfaccaro7118]

Blues fan. Fowler is to replace leddy. Hes likely going LTIR and they are mum on his 'setback' but birdies are speculating it might be career ending, but ill believe it when i see it. Either way leddy is prolly done for they ear and played his last game as a blue. Fowler is a stop gap until the kids get here, and a vet to lean on should we actually make the playoffs. Also 20+ minutes a game for suter is way too much, fowler eats minutes. Good trade.

[@boydriceisawesome2520]

yeah im more like wow its all the ducks could get for fowler!?

[@mariovaccarella6854]

Great Video, as usual, Nyquist

[@newquinn22]

Ullmark with his 3rd shutout of the season so far surpasses his previous season high in shutouts, and the season isnt halfway through yet. If he keeps up this performance, he could have 7-8 shutouts by seasons end, which is how many hes had in all previous seasons combined

[@snipercz6093]

In my opinion the line of DeBrincat - Compher - Kane, looked pretty solid in that last game againts the leafs, had some good chances... hope that the red wings starts producing somehow, i dont want to feel the pain with my team anymore😭😂

[@casewojo6186]

Kane looked like normal Kane. I would love to see it stay that way.

[@CahtahHart]

After that Laughton guy scored 4 goals against the wings, it was deemed over in my opinion.

[@nolananderson4782]

2:06 Precedence Trophy 😅

[@casewojo6186]

200 IQ question

[@TheChronicFiend]

I hope english is not his first language....😂😂😂

[@CoolHandRobb]

I usually just listen, i dont need the highlights, love the content bud.

[@BaneOfV]

Funnily enough, i bet on the sens winning the presidents trophy purely based on their record with average or better goaltending+getting ullmark. It is insane, not to mention their record with stu, norris, and pinto all being healthy was something to be intrigued by.

[@gallois64]

Ah hell yeah, I actually got in. I am so happy Sens traded for Ully. Keep up the great content O!

[@iamnewfie1]

do you think montreal is heading down the same rosad as buffalo?

[@alexbaseball3188]

Do you think the blues can make the playoffs this year if not how long till they do

[@boydriceisawesome2520]

they should do a rebuild not a complete one but still

[@cbjm36]

The defensemen with the tough to pronounce name is Jeremie Bee-ach-a-ba-too-kah His uncle Tim played running back at Michigan and 6 seasons in the NFL

[@Comanche93-alpha]

As a blues fan, We should inquire with jonathan toews on his own status

[@senseofjustice0218]

Eh the Blues trade made sense. Low risk high reward, not unlike the trade they made for Vrana. If it works great, if not they lost a 7th round pick and a guy who used to play running back for the Carolina Panthers 20 years ago before a foot injury did him in.

[@stephengazzola1025]

Kane was on a show me contract last year. it's no secret that players in a contract year almost always show out then slump after getting the $

[@leafsfanforever2896]

Was it just a claim & block or an outright strike(s)?

[@cadenswedgan91]

Your a amazing youtuber talking about the NHL. Also got a question if you would do a face reveal when you hit 100K

[@eclipse3580]

lol that's so weird

[@boydriceisawesome2520]

wow thats all the ducks could get for cam fowler ooof

[@mattgardiner744]

Watching the sens it’s so vindicating seeing that stat, they constantly play well and are let down by a squeaky goal here and there, when the goalie is playing well, the sens absolutely are on a roll

[@OtterPlaysYT]

7:41 we just need some palm trees

[@drstrubb8725]

Doesn't Kane have a NMC this year? I feel like he did that because he'd like to stay in Detroit regardless of where they are in the standings.

[@WyattTaylor-u3j]

If minisota and the capitals stay hot and make playoffs, how far will they go

[@heathclark318]

Would love to See PKane playing on the right of Duchene and Marchment with Seguin out 4-6 months...

[@Something7348]

I’m just glad Tampa is proving all the haters wrong and are actually looking good this year

[@chrisaubry6735]

Precedence trophy

[@M1dN1ght_Sam]

what will the blues next move be? and for what?

[@YourMomsBoyfriend69]

Probably trading Saad for a center.

[@ThaLedg]

Im going to be very honest... I did not expect us to get a second for Cam Fowler. This was a trade that should have happened 3 or 4 years ago. Cam keeping a spot occupied that should have been filled by one of the young guns. It led to guys like Olen Zellweger, Jackson LaCombe and Pavel Mintyukov stepping in and out of the line up on rotation which hurts their development, which should be the number 1 priority for the Ducks. Im still very concerend with the Ducks though. Players are not taking the leaps they should. Mason McTavish was expected to really step up and solidify himself as a leader and second line center but he keeps making the same mistakes over and over again. The Travis Zegras injury is a huge loss, the guy was playing some of the best hockey of his career before he went down The Ducks dont have a talent like Celebrini or Bedard on their roster either (hopefully Beckett Senecke becomes that talent). The rebuild does not look like it's ending soon

[@TWISTEDSUNRISEKI]

Will vancouver have a fire sale

[@fredd4320]

Let’s go Ny 🤌

[@chrisfrost73]

Hmm if the rangers were to get marner or rantanen. I would like to see the line of cuyle, chytil, kakko/laff or panarin, marner, laff

[@h4nnyiscool]

see, also just trading P.O joseph too from the blues defense also isn’t much. glad we got fowler but i wish we got rid of someone else *cough faulk cough*. he doesn’t do anything for our team. he just sits there and lets pucks go to net. he is NOT a good defender. as a blues fan, i wish he gets traded because i can’t stand him. also, the blues defense itself isn’t good. i’ve never liked our defense after the stanley cup. i liked dinner but we got rid of him. but, in all seriousness, faulk has got to go.

[@ronaldpoddig6188]

With the Blues Leddy is out for who knows how long and Torey Krug is out for the season so we needed I high level defeseman

[@darcyseguin8396]

If I'm Vancouver I would trade Hoglander and Desarnais to the sabers or Detroit

[@TopNic21]

I made the vid for the first time, yay

[@BWJerseys]

Currently in the comments to see if Sabres fans exist

[@JaredLS10]

Yeah but what is the precedence for Edmonton?

[@GoofyAhhh420]

What do u mean?

[@casewojo6186]

@@GoofyAhhh420right over your head

[@fredd4320]

What should the Pens do next? Should they keep Crosby and trade someone like Rust, Letang, etc? I feel like the rebuild should start now :(

[@jfkst1]

They should rebuild. But they will try to avoid it.

[@jasonbackus9846]

Crosby will never play for another NHL team.

[@corndog6269]

YT is just getting bad anymore

[@dylaneugster7734]

Kiefer Sherwood was the best signing of the offseason, change my mind

[@missstar219]

you’re a canucks fan ofc you’re biased

[@CoolHandRobb]

Thompson to Washington, Stolarz to Toronto. Those two are great additions to teams that are having good seasons.

[@dylaneugster7734]

@@missstar219 absolutely haha

[@Eupolemos1]

Holloway was the best

[@user-by3nd4rm6c]

@@Eupolemos1 That was an offersheet, not the same as UFA

[@speedyhedgehog5834]

we...are...cooking!

[@stephenlucas5130]

Kane had a hip resurfacing surgery. Ask Nick Backstrom how it's going.....he's at the end. Accept it.

[@samwansbone2790]

If the copyright claims contiune, could use footage from the NHL games instead

[@aidanplayz1339]

Marner to Edm 5x1

[@Idkwhattoputhere24-m8v]

In Free Agency, next man up gets paid the most. Rantanen will 100% get paid more than Nate

[@jasonkashefi8241]

Mikko plz dont go😢😢😢

[@AnthonyBargs]

If the rangers keep going down the path they are going you think Pete lavouilette gets fired before the trade deadline?

[@dimitrosg]

The only change the Rangers need is in coaching. Lavi sucks. From a caps fan

[@chrisfrost73]

In reality I think the rangers should make a move for tage this year and thenake some moves for Brady Tk

[@Brent-ie2cw]

Will Ovi break the record after his leg injury

[@Bigdoofus74]

Even if Nick leddy and torey krug came back I wouldn’t want them playing they are both atrocious in our end, Fowler is a huge upgrade over them

[@UncleBuckberger]

Rantanen UFA $14M x 7 = $98M - Avs can go 8 years $12.5M x 8 = $100M

[@StoneMason103]

You’re dreaming on that Marner contract but I hope you’re right

[@theodorebelmont7922]

Kane is old now. He's only really noticeable on the PowerPlay plus Detroit other young players havent really taken the next step which doesn't help

[@peterdemint7195]

offloading fowler was the best thing anaheim could do. im just surprised someone wanted him.

[@retflo2583]

So, no Ducks side to the trade. Interesting....

[@OhNyquist]

Shoot my bad lol. It kind of goes without saying but I think they got good value for what Fowler is at this point in his career.

[@retflo2583]

@@OhNyquist whew

[@retflo2583]

Thanks

[@darkphoenix2]

Age isn't some switch that gets flipped in the summer and a guy comes back a few months later and is just worse at hockey. Kane is playing the same "lazy" style he played last season, and he had a full summer to rest and train this time around. It's not age, it's the way this team has been coached to play. I fully believe that Lalonde's system is ineffective and hampers players like Kane who aren't skilled defensively. He needs good players around him at this point to make an impact, and guys like Copp, Compher, Tarasenko and Rasmussen aren't good enough. Kasper's energy and grit needs to be there, and I personally think Berggren's hockey IQ and skill would work perfectly with Kane, but Lalonde is terrified of giving young players more responsibility. It's why he doesn't dare play Albert Johansson more than 13 minutes despite Johansson looking pretty much fine every time he plays.

[@cptbluehawk57]

I’d like to see a tarasenko Larkin Kane line with cat kasper Raymond line 2

[@thehairygull]

That Tarasenko Bergs Kasper line was cooking honestly

[@squwilliam03]

Should the Rangers just pull the trigger and start the rebuild while most of their star players have draft capital. Seems like this core of Rags window is closed.

[@OhNyquist]

I don’t think so, as long as they have Panarin, Igor and Fox locked up they have to at least try and compete.

[@mybootscamewithoutstraps]

Detroit native living in St Louis here. Detroit looks ridiculous. Kane seems to be coasting. Goal tending has been so off with the recent injuries. There's no effort being made on the red wings to get goals other than Larkin and it shows. What they need is to stop signing people like Kane and invest in someone who's going to be consistent. Perron was that for them last year. I would have loved to keep him instead of Kane. STL looks good but the fans here seem delusional about how bad they still are in the league, especially since every blues fan is still fapping to the 1 stanley cup in 2019 where they started the run from the bottom and won. It's like a "NEVER COUNT THEM OUT WE COULD MAKE ANOTHER RUN" mindset, rather than realizing 2019 was a freak accident.

[@Dingo500]

Kanes hip acting up? Have not seen him skate so just throwing it out here.

[@HumanAction76]

Why are the lightning getting no respect?

[@danevertt3210]

Buffalo has all there draft picks and a large top tier prospect pool….. Trade for viable top 6 forwards. Don’t buy anymore expensive defensemen

[@DefectiveSquash]

I really thought Kane was going to have a monster year this year. Should have forseen the worst coaching decisions possible......

[@jordi5869]

go sens go

[@brendan8637]

Wild you can’t use highlights

[@sugibear123]

presedence lol

[@gypsypunk333]

Sorry the NHL is a turd about the clips. Been watching since well before you started including them and I'll stick around if they're gone ;)

[@shibbyjim]

I hope wings trade kane

[@codymacdermid8225]

0:14: Time to do what Legorocks does and play EA NHL 25 footage in the background. ... I like this channel, please don't be like Legorocks.

[@riff5fki]

“Whats wrong with patrick kane” he’s old and washed and evil

[@kanetyler4399]

This is the least annoying hockey KZbin channel. I will continue to watch clips or not.

[@holliefitzzz]

tarasenko has been awful

[@UnnamedUnnamed-u]

I have a question, why did you think you could answer hockey questions?