This is a positive post.

While we all wish the Blues could have gone further in the playoffs, there’s no denying that what the accomplished this season was great. They exceeded so many expectations.

Who expected them to finish second in the Western conference? Or win the Central? I sure as hell didn’t. And it’s not like they won an easy division, either. They won a Central Division that had FOUR one hundred point teams. They showed the rest of the league what Blues fans had known for a long time. We always knew they had a ton of potential that they weren’t quite hitting. They took a huge step this season. And it was amazing to watch them do it. This season was a coming out party for a team that had been on the cusp for a long time.  And while this season is over, they’ve gained experience, a (soon to be announced, hopefully) new owner, and they have a lot to build on for next season.

So while this is a disappointing ending to the season, it was an incredibly fun year. Personally, my favorite season as a Blues fan. This group of players is my favorite group of Blues that we’ve had. I’m extremely proud of this team.

So this is a post to reminisce on all of those great things that happened this season. Below the cut is a list of things I could think of; please add your favorite moments. There are a ton more, I’m sure. What were the most memorable moments of the season for you?

David Perron’s return after missing 97 games

David Perron’s first goal of the season in his first game of the season

David Perron scoring a career high in goals in only 57 games played

Evgeny Grachev’s first NHL goal

Jamie Langenbrunner scoring in his 1,100th game

Elliott’s new shutout streak record

The Blues setting a franchise record for most shutouts in a season

Ken Hitchcock

Ken Hitchcock quotes

Halak’s shutout against the Habs and ensuing standing ovation from Montreal

Jaden Schwartz scoring his first NHL goal on his first shot

Chris Stewart and Anthony Stewart playing against one another for the first time in the NHL

Kevin Shattenkirk’s confidence in his mustache

The Weenie Hat

Kris Russell scoring in his first game as a member of the Blues

Sobotka’s hit on John Scott

Pietrangelo basically being PPG in the second half

Polak crawling on the ledge of the bench

Jackman’s first goal in a couple of years

The Blues guest-starring on 24/7

John Kelly and Darren Pang

The 3rd period comeback against Edmonton

The great play by Perron and Oshie for the lone goal against Dallas

Cade Fairchild’s first NHL game

“Geesh… PING-PONG?”

WINNING IN THE SHOOTOUT… AT LEAST I THINK THEY DID, ONCE OR TWICE?

“ELL-I-OTT”

David Backes named captain

Mysterious photoshoppings of Alex Steen into the team photo

Halak’s 100th career win

Halak’s save in the shootout against Andrew Ladd

David Backes nominated for Selke

Doug Armstrong nominated for GM of the year

Halak and Elliott winning the Jennings Trophy

Hitch being nominated for the Jack Adams (if I had to pick one Blues related player to win their award, I’d pick Hitch.  He really deserves it.)

Russell’s fantastic play this postseason

The Polak Door

Playoff beards.  Glorious playoff beards.


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Posted on May 6th at 4:49 PM
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  1. cmk418 answered: Beating the Sharks in the first round. Chris Porter’s career year. The moment we were able to play with an entirely healthy roster.
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  4. pinkgirlwiththeblues answered: 1) Halak’s shutout against the Habs with standing ovation. 2) Performance by both Halak and Elliott 3) Alex Pietrangelo is killer
  5. thepinkoffadingneon answered: I think just in general the overall performance of Alex Pietrangelo who has shown everyone how great he can be.
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  7. kittenwarlock answered: Just.. thank you for this post <3
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  11. ilovegoaliesplits answered: It just wasn’t THEIR year this year. It’s coming though…
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  13. holdyourbreathandcounttodeath answered: I’m still very proud of them.
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