Interesting Quote from Phoenix GM

[Psych3man]

On Kings-Hawks 7-game WCF:

“It’s so depressing,” Phoenix Coyotes GM Don Maloney said with a laugh during this past weekend’s NHL draft combine in Toronto. “Both teams. I mean, you’re not going to get any better -- reigning Stanley Cup champ against the prior Stanley Cup champ. They’re both in their prime, the best players are in the prime of their career. Where do they go? It’s daunting, and it’s challenging. I think it’s good for all of us. Competition makes us all better.”

GM changes make for uncertain offseason - NHL - ESPN

 

[Stunner_At_Staples_Kings]

Nice words for the Hawks and Kings but yet another article that just can't avoid throwing the Blues in there. What an awesome series the Hawks and Kings put on, they're both just like St. Louis . Canucks and Blues should rotate hosting golf tournaments. This way at least one of them could win something each time.

"Competition isn’t a problem right now in the NHL, especially in the West. The Kings and Blackhawks have set a standard that pushes all the teams below them, and St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong observed that it’s not just the teams at the top of the standings that keep other general managers up late.

The Blues are widely considered in that next tier of teams on the verge of a breakthrough, but even that label can disappear in a hurry."

 

[Stunner_At_Staples_Kings]

I'm probably just being a hater, but haters gonna hate.

 

[Psych3man]

I'm probably just being a hater, but haters gonna hate.

No, you're not a hater--you are speaking truth. Puck has been saying for years that between mediocre goaltending and a lack of offensive punch, the Blues are overrated posers that cannot win in the post-season.

If you want to see current proof of this problem, look at their forwards' and goaltenders' salary structure:

St. Louis Blues Salary Cap Chart