Jason Millen: Coach Yeo listens to his players, goes back to Allen against the Predators Coach Yeo listens to his players, goes back to Allen against the Predators

Blues miss playoffs, Yeo gone, and Bowman fires Quinville back with more control!!

Jason Millen: Coach Yeo listens to his players, goes back to Allen against the Predators
Coach Yeo listens to his players, goes back to Allen against the Predators
- Jason Millen

I’m hoping this is the writing on the wall for Allen, and some of the management

Time for a change from top to bottom

I’m hoping this is the writing on the wall for Allen, and some of the management

Time for a change from top to bottom
- bleedblue2007

Come on now. While I agree that Mike Yeo is not my first choice as coach, it wasn’t but a few years ago that the Blues were bad and needed to grow from within.

This team leadership core needs to mature. Nothing is going to change that. Not a new coach and certainly not a new GM.

This team has struggled for two reasons: mental toughness and talent. When Schwartz went down in December, the team played like garbage and have struggled to put it together since. Schwartz’s absence and Fabbri’s season-ending injury put the Blues in a position of having to play two third-line players (or youngsters) in positions that they either weren’t skilled enough to play in or weren’t ready for.

Maintain the ship. Get Tarasenko, Allen, and others in this group support to deal with the grind of the season. I remember when Backes was trying to explain why the Blues weren’t succeeding. He then went on to lead them to their deepest run in the playoffs in 20 years.

Please feel free to disagree with me.

I hope! Dream come true Quenville could do a lot with this lineup I’m sure.

Come on now. While I agree that Mike Yeo is not my first choice as coach, it wasn’t but a few years ago that the Blues were bad and needed to grow from within.

This team leadership core needs to mature. Nothing is going to change that. Not a new coach and certainly not a new GM.

This team has struggled for two reasons: mental toughness and talent. When Schwartz went down in December, the team played like garbage and have struggled to put it together since. Schwartz’s absence and Fabbri’s season-ending injury put the Blues in a position of having to play two third-line players (or youngsters) in positions that they either weren’t skilled enough to play in or weren’t ready for.

Maintain the ship. Get Tarasenko, Allen, and others in this group support to deal with the grind of the season. I remember when Backes was trying to explain why the Blues weren’t succeeding. He then went on to lead them to their deepest run in the playoffs in 20 years.

Please feel free to disagree with me.
- eggsegan

I agree, but quinnville is definitely a better coach than Yeo. I don’t think Yeo is bad though, but he’d be an upgrade for sure.

I agree, but quinnville is definitely a better coach than Yeo. I don’t think Yeo is bad though, but he’d be an upgrade for sure.
- cuethenoise

Agreed.

Blues miss playoffs, Yeo gone, and Bowman fires Quinville back with more control!!
- IBleedBlu1

Blues won't can Yeo after only one full season.

Come on now. While I agree that Mike Yeo is not my first choice as coach, it wasn’t but a few years ago that the Blues were bad and needed to grow from within.

This team leadership core needs to mature. Nothing is going to change that. Not a new coach and certainly not a new GM.

This team has struggled for two reasons: mental toughness and talent. When Schwartz went down in December, the team played like garbage and have struggled to put it together since. Schwartz’s absence and Fabbri’s season-ending injury put the Blues in a position of having to play two third-line players (or youngsters) in positions that they either weren’t skilled enough to play in or weren’t ready for.

Maintain the ship. Get Tarasenko, Allen, and others in this group support to deal with the grind of the season. I remember when Backes was trying to explain why the Blues weren’t succeeding. He then went on to lead them to their deepest run in the playoffs in 20 years.

Please feel free to disagree with me.
- eggsegan

When Backes was leading them to their deep run, Allen still was incapable of keeping the starting job, despite being given every opportunity. Allen's mental fragility has nothing to do with leadership. And the Blues can't just hope and pray every year that Allen doesn't let in 2 bad goals in a row then fall apart for 2 months right before playoffs.

When Blues weren't succeeding with Backes as Captain, it was on a roster that wasn't near the salary cap, or they were easily making playoffs but not taking the next step. They were never completely collasping. They lost 6 in a row on rare occasions, but never like this, with no signs of fight. I don't ever remember Backes coming out after losing his 5th in a row and complaining about the fans.

When Backes was leading them to their deep run, Allen still was incapable of keeping the starting job, despite being given every opportunity. Allen's mental fragility has nothing to do with leadership. And the Blues can't just hope and pray every year that Allen doesn't let in 2 bad goals in a row then fall apart for 2 months right before playoffs.

When Blues weren't succeeding with Backes as Captain, it was on a roster that wasn't near the salary cap, or they were easily making playoffs but not taking the next step. They were never completely collasping. They lost 6 in a row on rare occasions, but never like this, with no signs of fight. I don't ever remember Backes coming out after losing his 5th in a row and complaining about the fans.
- Antilles

I think that Jake Allen has a large enough body of work now in the NHL that the Blues should be able to conclude he shouldn't be their number one goaltender and i would hope that the position is addressed in the off season.

For what it's worth, the Backes / Brouwer group that went the WCF a couple of years ago was the window of opportunity to challenge for a Stanley Cup. Once that season passed, the Blues were right to move on from them and begin the process of retooling. We knew these days were coming.

Personally, i think Blues management failed in not replacing Robbi Fabbri, knowing they weren't going to have him for the entire year and then with Jaden Schwartz' injury, too many third line guys were playing top six minutes.

This group is just not good enough. Tarasenko hasn't been a good leader, or a good goal scorer this year, for that matter.

I don't what to think about Pietrangelo. I don't care for him personally.

I don't see how renting anyone will help this season. I kind of hope the Blues will sell off some fellas today.


Basically, the 3-0 collapse against Nashville a few days ago ended the Blues' season. From what I see, they've completely quit.

PS. Joel Quenneville's not coming back here.

Blues won't can Yeo after only one full season.
- bcallaway

If this collapse continues, I think you might be wrong. But it would take the collapse continuing for that to be a possibility imho.

Come on now. While I agree that Mike Yeo is not my first choice as coach, it wasn’t but a few years ago that the Blues were bad and needed to grow from within.

This team leadership core needs to mature. Nothing is going to change that. Not a new coach and certainly not a new GM.

This team has struggled for two reasons: mental toughness and talent. When Schwartz went down in December, the team played like garbage and have struggled to put it together since. Schwartz’s absence and Fabbri’s season-ending injury put the Blues in a position of having to play two third-line players (or youngsters) in positions that they either weren’t skilled enough to play in or weren’t ready for.

Maintain the ship. Get Tarasenko, Allen, and others in this group support to deal with the grind of the season. I remember when Backes was trying to explain why the Blues weren’t succeeding. He then went on to lead them to their deepest run in the playoffs in 20 years.

Please feel free to disagree with me.
- eggsegan

i like our coaching staff wasnt talk about them really more i just think its time for a GM change and get rid of Allen he is a waste!!!

Jarmo gets his man-crush Ian Cole back.

This team has no heart at all. Its definitely not Yeo's fault.

This team has no heart at all. Its definitely not Yeo's fault.
- WhatAboutBawb

Not sure. I'd say he is equally to blame. He is the one that is supposed to motivate them. The players are not innocent that is for sure.

Not sure. I'd say he is equally to blame. He is the one that is supposed to motivate them. The players are not innocent that is for sure.
- cuethenoise

I would say at this point i would hold the players or the team leaders accountable the team got rid of Hitchcock last season and the team played great under Yeo. Then the team played great under Yeo to start the season. I think we have a few players on this team that need to either produce or they need moved out. The team played great under Berglund came back and Schwartz got hurt. I think we need a team shakeup

just my opinion

I would say at this point i would hold the players or the team leaders accountable the team got rid of Hitchcock last season and the team played great under Yeo. Then the team played great under Yeo to start the season. I think we have a few players on this team that need to either produce or they need moved out. The team played great under Berglund came back and Schwartz got hurt. I think we need a team shakeup

just my opinion
- bleedblue2007

No I get it, but part of the issue has been the PP and Yeo has definitely done a poor job on that. You have to adapt your game plan as other coaches figure out how to beat you. So that part is on him. Also he decides on the leadership structure etc. The execution falls on the players.

No I get it, but part of the issue has been the PP and Yeo has definitely done a poor job on that. You have to adapt your game plan as other coaches figure out how to beat you. So that part is on him. Also he decides on the leadership structure etc. The execution falls on the players.
- cuethenoise

Agreed. The powerplay is an absolute embarrassment and a lot of that has to fall on coaching. There is enough talent there so unless it's a complete lack of effort the coaching staff is not utilizing the right combinations/schemes.

I'm not saying they should be a top 5 powerplay but it should be way better than it is.

bye bye paul

bye bye paul
- bluenote31

It's official Blues are sellers.

I also just noticed that yesterday Nashville acquired Rec-Plex Hall of Famer Brandon Bollig from San Jose.

Per Wiz on Erik Foley before his draft - Another quality US-born prospects who is an excellent forechecker, and fearless "take it to 'em" forward. A good passer and emerging offensive skills. Has gotten physically bigger and added some girth. Don't believe those who think he cannot handle the rough going; he is very good in the battle areas and on the wall. It is just a matter of growing his entire game a bit more and committing to Providence College will give him the time to develop both his physical and hockey side.

My notes - During his first year in the USHL, he had 27 goals which was 3rd among first-time USHL draft-eligible forwards. You have heard of the two guys in front of him, Kyle Connor and Brock Boeser, as they are enjoying great rookie years in the NHL this season.

Quick - pick your 2nd line center?

Quick - pick your 2nd line center?
- Jason Millen

Time to move on from Sobo or Berg if not both

This team clearly overachieved and would be nice to see them in the playoffs but not looking that way

Quick - pick your 2nd line center?
- Jason Millen

They'll probably use Berglund, but if they are playing the seller, I'd rather them use Barbashev or Thompson for a learning curve.

Why would Winnipeg want Stastny? They are built on speed.

Does the conditional 1st rounder (2018) help ustry for Hoffman?