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In this much anticipated episode of OSB, Eric and Mike talk very early 40s and get into general state of Saint Louis Blues hockey at the moment and talk about some of the surprise contenders and surprise duds of the 2021-2022 season. Take us back, won't you? This episode is unofficially brought to you by Discreetz. Discreetz has no knowledge of the…
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Around the NHL, Eric and Mike discuss the impact of rescheduled games, COIVD testing basically only being done when crossing the US/Canada boarder, and Evander Kane's need for a life coach. In STL hockey, we discuss if there is, or should be, a goalie controversy here in STL, Pronger's jersey retirement, and more. If you want to order Girl Scout Co…
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Eric and Mike break down their trip to the Winter Classic! NYE in frozen Minneapolis, a grudge match with a SpongeBob rollercoaster, a chance meeting with John Hamm, and more! They talk a bit about what Jordan Kyrou could possibly be and start discussing what, if anything, might be done at this year's trade deadline. Check out the artwork by S. Pre…
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On this week's episode, around the NHL Mike and Eric talk about the pause in play, withdrawing NHLers from the Olympics, and Arizona being deadbeat renters. With Blues news, we talk about if anyone would have predicted this type of output from Tarasenko, which Blues would have been on an Olympic Team, and give a Winter Classic preview.…
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Before taking a dive around the NHL and the Blues games against Colorado and Chicago, Eric and Mike talk about the Blackhawks Sexual Assualt Resolution and Akim Aliu's attempt to put racism in the NHL under a similar microscope and why, to date, it's been unsuccessful. We wrap much lighter with Eric being his own Hot Garbage and Mike calling out pe…
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Around the NHL, Eric & Mike breakdown the fallout from the Blackhawks Sexual Assault Investigation, talk Evander Kane's future in hockey, early surprises around the NHL, and if we prefer the early ESPN or TNT broadcasts. For our St. Louis Blues, Mike and Eric break down forwards, defense, and goaltending from during the Blues 5-0 start. We break do…
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LET'S GO BLUES!!! Sorry for my (Eric's) audio for the first part of the show, my mic wasn't picking up the audio, the computer speakers were. This week, Mike and Eric talk news around the league focusing on Carey Price focusing on mental health, extensions for Coach Cooper, more 8 year deals to above average, but not elite talent. We also touch on …
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In this week's episode of OSB Mike and Eric talk Vancouver's RFAs signed and the lone RFA out there (cough, Brady Tkachuk...cough cough), Evander Kane's alleged falsification of proof of COVID vaccination, and Robin Lenher putting mental health front and center again...for 36 hours. After around the league talk we quickly talk Blues preseason line …
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In this episode of OSB, Eric talks about hosting a "Go Away" Party for Zach Sanford...without Zach knowing or being invited to attend. Eric and Mike also talk about new front office additions of Ken Hitchcock and Peter Chiarelli, Robert Thomas twinning Jordan Kyrou's bridge deal, Armstrong's 5 year extension, Tarasenko wearing the Bluenote again (f…
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On this week's second episode of OSB, Eric and Mike discuss Bozak's team friendly deal, who could push for a job on the blue line, and take a deeper dive into Robert Thomas' next contract. Around the NHL we discuss everything from the "pending homeless" Arizona Coyotes and the eventual massive Spirit Halloween store to occupy Gila Arena, who's bett…
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Mike and Eric talk about the new deals for Barbie, Kyrou, Sanford and Dakota Johnson. Also discussed is what is holding up a Tarasenko trade and a Thomas signing. Around the league we talk about allegations of Pete Rose style gambling by Evander Kane, Minnesota and what it will take to sign Kaprizov, NHL GMs throwing around more crazy money and ter…
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In this episode of OSB, Eric and Mike talk about the addition of Pavel Buchnevich and the losses of Dunn, Schwartz, Hoffman while Blues fans remain in limbo with Tarasenko and Bozak. We talk about teams that have made the biggest gains and the teams that have had the biggest losses this offseason, Marc-Andre Fleury's trade to Chicago, Edmonton's GM…
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In this episode of Optional Skate Blues, Mike and Eric catch our listeners up on the mini-break in recording, Stanley Cup Final matchup, hiring around the NHL, contracts signed, and crimes unreported. We also catch up on Tom Stillman's commitment to spend to the cap and Blues vs Wild Winter Classic take two, and much more. Check it out and tell a f…
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Eric and Mike talk about how we got to our current Conference Finals matchups. In news around the league, we'll talk about what what happens with the Avalanche's Cup window with their series loss, does complaining publicly about officiating help or hurt your team, and is the Lightning series win tainted due to them being 18 million over the salary …
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I apologize for the original edit of this episode. I was editing at 1:30 am the night we recorded to make sure this got out the following morning. Some MAJOR errors were made. Not an excuse, just facts. Please accept my apology and keep coming back from more NHL news and Blues offseason insight at OSB. - Eric In this week's episode of OSB, Mike and…
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In this week's episode of OSB, Eric and Mike discuss what Jack Eichel's future looks like, coaching and front office shake-ups, and begin a conversation about the upcoming matchup between the Vegas Golden Knights and your St. Louis Blues. We also take a brief dive into 90s bands, celebrity look-a-likes, and give listeners at least one cannot fail p…
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In this week's episode of Optional Skate Blues, Eric and Mike talk about what's...Kraken... We also discuss Tom Wilson...again, and we point to a single Blue that has allowed for this seismic shift in the Blues season where they have 11 out of the last 12 possible points. Lastly, we also take a new round of our weekly fan questions.…
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In this week's episode of Optional Skate Blues Mike and Eric talk if 1,768 games and a very good career gets Patrick Marleau get him into the Hall of Fame, if the NHL forced Vancouver to come back and play too early, and a Mando goalie themed mask in Dallas. We also break down the Blues' chances of getting into the playoffs and take an honest look …
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Mike and Eric sit down with friends Justin and Jon from Nerd is the New Cool to crown "The Best Hockey Movie of All Time". We put Slapshot, Mighty Ducks, Mystery Alaska and Miracle up against each other and discuss everything from "quotability" to true to life hockey. After we've crowned a winner we talk some Blues hockey and Hot Garbage. Let's Go …
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To start this week's episode Mike and Eric reflect on how Bobby Plager epitomized everything good and decent about Blues hockey and the St. Louis Blues overall. We talk about the new NHL draft changes, two trades that looking to set the deadline market, Tim Peel's hot mic, and how watching Blues games has devolved into doing the same thing over and…
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In this week's episode of Optional Skate Blues, Mike and Eric talk about the uptick in hockey shows and movies, the potential for a quiet trade deadline, the (possibly not too) rare three team trade with salary retained, and break down the week that was in Blues hockey. LET'S GO BLUES!!!Di Eric & Mike
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In this week's installment of Optional Skate Blues, Mike and Eric talk about why San Jose isn't getting better anytime soon, Binnington's new contract, Schwartz and Bozak's return to play, and how one point against the best in the West isn't sustainable.
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Mike and Eric discuss news around the league with the Washington Capitals' recent run-ins with The Department of Player Safety, Darryl Sutter is back in Calgary, and rumors of an ESPN TV deal. They also dive deeper into the Blues' recent surge in their power play, Tarasenko's return to the lineup, and more.…
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Mike and Eric talk with Towel Man, Ron Baechle. Our conversation with Towlie (we Beta tested the name and we're going with it) includes a Marvel Entertainment level origins story, fond memories of Hockey Road Trips of yesteryear, and Stanley Cup Parade! Check out this second OSB Interview Episode here.…
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At the quarter mark of the season, Mike and Eric talk about their top five contenders right now while also talking about our two overperforming and two underperforming teams. We talk about Liane getting benched...again, break down Blues vs Coyotes...again, and we talk about Husso letting the first shot of the game...again.…
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In this week's episode of OSB, Eric and Mike break down the week that was against the Pheonix Coyotes while we look at the week ahead against...well...The Pheonix Coyotes. We try to decide if it's Colon Campbell or Colin Campbell, discuss if the new "series" format of hockey is good for the game or cheapens the playoff format, and look at what part…
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Tons happend around the league this week! Mike and Eric, break down Matthew Tkachuk's rage filled week, Tony DeAngelo off everyone's Christmas Card list, Rutherford bails on the Penguins, COVID raging in ice hockey yet fans are now in attendance in The Lou and the NWHL has lots of eggs in their only basket smash, We break down the Blues 3-0 week, t…
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Mike and Eric breakdown the Laine for DuBois blockbuster, contemplate what our personalized goalie mask would feature, and review the week in Blues Hockey. We introduce a new segment, "Favor and Fade" where we suggest who to watch in the fantasy hockey world and also premier the new sound byte our Producer Greg and his wife, Nicole recorded for our…
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The 2018 Boston Sports survey that is conducted by Channel Media and Market Research had its results revealed this week. The Bruins rank fourth among the five major sports teams in Boston (Patriots, Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins and Revolution). Today Greg talks about why that shouldn't be a surprise to Bruins fans and should speak about the Celtics tha…
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