The days of the "goon" enforcers are gone, probably forever. The resident tough guys on any NHL team simply have to be able to play effectively on a 3rd or 4th line. Reaves fits the mold of what teams need. He's never going to make it to the HOF but he can play for 10+ years in this league, if his body holds up.

It has been fun to watch this team grow and mature, especially guys like Oshie. When he cam into the league, he was a one man wrecking ball. He plays so much smarter now but still has that edge. Had he continued on the path he was on, it would have been a short, injury-filled career.

Clagary tonight. The Blues chit themselves last time they played there and ended up with a shootout loss. Hopefully, they'll put their foot on the Flames throat and not let up. They play Vancouver tomorrow night and the Canucks are playing as poorly as anyone, in recent games. That game has the potential for trouble. A tired Blues team and a hungry team trying to break a losing streak. If we can get 3 points out of the possible 4 that would be good.

Go Blue!!