More than an enforcer
Fox News (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
As one of the NHL's tough guys, the Blues' Cam Janssen is known for his fists. But the forward is proving there's more to his game.
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A Blues fan from afar
St. Louis Game Time (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
So Mr. Gallagher and Mr. Lee asked me to write something for Thursday's paper-version of this Game Time. I, of course, jumped at the chance. This article originally appeared in the Nov. 12 edition of St. Louis Game Time. Enjoy. ••• It never was supposed to be a fashion statement. In fact, it was mostly just due to laziness. I just didn’t want to shower and mash down my untamed-bed...
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Friday links: If bad things happen on Friday the 13th, why did the Blues lose last night edition?
St. Louis Game Time (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
Happy Friday the 13th. I'll be spending the day off work (Yay!) cleaning my apartment (Boo!). Blues news The Blues will be honoring John Davidson on Saturday. [ Blues ] AP wrap up of the Blues frustrating lose to the Predators . [Associated Press] Paul Kariya : Still not living up to his contract. [St. Louis Post-Dispatch] Seriously, the $6 million man is being dropped in fantasy leagues. [Puck Daddy]...
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Canucks' Hordichuk suspended, coach fined $10K
Fox News (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
The NHL has suspended Vancouver forward Darcy Hordichuk one game and fined Canucks coach Alain Vigneault $10,000. Hordichuk was assessed an instigator penalty after fighting Cam Janssen at 15:04 of the third period during Tuesday night's 6-1 loss to St. Louis. Janssen had roughed up Tanner Glass during a fight earlier in the game.
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NHL suspends Hordichuk
Globe and Mail (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
Canucks forward gets one-game ban for instigator penalty after fighting Cam Janssen; coach Alain Vigneault gets fined
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Thursday links: Why don't you just sit down over here edition
St. Louis Game Time (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
Yes, I went with the played-out "To Catch A Predator" reference. You try being witty at 1 a.m. Blues news Blues vs. Nashville Predators tonight. [CBSSports] Going to the game tonight? Don't forget to buy the paper version of this site. Oh, and you can bring some items for soldiers for Operation Homefront. [KSDK] So maybe Brad Lee was right, Happy Meal Andy McDonald returns and so does the...
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Four Fights Equals Six Goals?
St. Louis Game Time (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
More photos » by Tom Gannam - AP If I pound on the glass, maybe that will make them fight harder! (AP Photo/Tom Gannam) Browse more photos » Well that was interesting last night. Four first-period goals. Four fights. Maybe there are some hard feelings from last year's playoff sweep. The fisticuffs are an interesting topic to talk about. In the game wrap last night, I mentioned that Cam...
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Blues Release Pent-Up Goals On Canucks
St. Louis Game Time (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
More photos » by Tom Gannam - AP They throw the hats! And look, a bra! (AP Photo/Tom Gannam) Browse more photos » When it rains, it pours. Goals. Lots and lots of goals. In their 6-1 win Tuesday night, the Blues scored four goals in the first period. That's as many goals as they scored in their last five games...COMBINED. Chalk this up as only the second win in the Drinkscotch Center this...
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Blues Play Tonight: You Write The Comedy Today
St. Louis Game Time (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
More photos » by Bill Boyce - AP "I don't know what it is, but it's got to be a penalty of some sort." Browse more photos » You might have to click on the picture to get the full-size glory of it all, but we need some captions for this picture. What, exactly, is David Perron up to? What could Nathan Horton be thinking? Surely David Backes and cam Janssen have a take on this situation...
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Blues Win At Carolina Seemed Easy, Almost TOO Easy...
St. Louis Game Time (Free subscription) | 10/29/2009
More photos » by Gerry Broome - AP "Why yes Keith, I made that play look amazingly simple, but that's what I do. You know you're lovin' it." (AP Photo/Gerry Broome) Browse more photos » Boys and girls, the lesson from tonight's 5-2 win over the Hurricanes in Carolina is that a good start cures a lot of what's wrong with any hockey team. Now when we say the win was easy, that's...
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Memo From Andy Murray To Dirty NHL Players
St. Louis Game Time (Free subscription) | 10/28/2009
Dear Players With Questionable NHL Talent, After our game with Dallas Saturday night, I wanted to set the record straight with all you cement heads who sit at the end of the bench most of the night. I understand your role in the game and the fact that you're trying to provide for yourself and your family like the rest of us. I get it. But the next time I see an asshole like Steve Ott come after my...
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Post-Game: Blues Beaten By Turco, Referees
St. Louis Game Time (Free subscription) | 10/25/2009
More photos » by Bill Boyce - AP David Perron pushes the puck forward with his invisible penis. Browse more photos » I wasn't on the ice, so I can't say for certain that the referees made a series of bad calls against the Blues tonight, but I can say this: anytime your team is guilty every time the whistle blows, it affects your game. The Blues became less and less likely to play their...
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Rupp: Weird playing Devils - 10-24-09
post-gazette.com (Free subscription) | 10/24/2009
Penguins forward Mike Rupp (above, with another former Devil, Cam Janssen) talked to Rich Chere of the Newark Star-Ledger about playing his former team, the Devils, tonight. Rupp admitted it would be weird playing a team he spent the bulk of his career with. Rupp also suggested the 2009-10 Penguins might be the best team he's played with. That's a pretty strong statement considering Rupp played with...
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Friday links: The Wild things are in St. Louis tonight edition
St. Louis Game Time (Free subscription) | 10/23/2009
It's game day. I won't get to see any of it and I'll be out in the cold and mud watching high school football tonight, but it's game day. Get excited. Blues news Blues vs Minnesota Wild tonight. Here's a preview. Enjoy. [ Blues ] Brad Boyes is struggling. Here's a tip Brad, hit the damn net. [St. Louis Post-Dispatch] The Blues will be fighting cancer this weekend. [ Blues ] Dwayne "D.J."...
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Blues @ Ducks GDT
St. Louis Game Time (Free subscription) | 10/18/2009
by Tom Gannam - AP Insert Rick Flair noise here. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam) View full size photo uploaded October 17, 2009 Well hello. This dispatch comes from my parent's house. Their Internet is slower than Ken Hitchcock running to his cardiologist. There's a doily on the computer. I think it's supposed to look like a sewing machine. And I don't think I can use any blue language; the machine will surely...