Sam LakeySam Lakey

Sam, a lifelong Blues fan, resides in what he believes to be (with perhaps slight bias) the greatest city in the known universe, Saint Louis. He is a fan of Russian literature, a fluent speaker of French, and an avid billiards player. His interests include hating the Blackhawks, among other, more trivial, activities.

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Visors and Icing: Deliberation at the GM Meetings

A disturbing trend increasingly pervades the professional sporting world: alarmism. Sports that are heavy in physical contact seem to bear the heaviest brunt of worst-case hypotheticals and heavy-handed…Read More

If the Blues Make a Move, Who Might Go?

As the April 3rd trade deadline approaches, the inevitable rumors abound with an increasing intensity. The Blues are not exempt from this eventuality in the least; in fact, their varying levels of success…Read More

The Resurgence of Chris Stewart

The NHL regular season is about halfway completed, and the Blues have hardly performed to the expectations of many. After last year’s success, many predicted them to place near the top of the Western…Read More

O Captain! My Captain!

The Captaincy is a difficult position. Inherently, it is a multiplier of a player’s pressure; he is automatically scrutinized far more than his colleagues due to a simple letter on his chest. Some…Read More

The St. Louis Blues Search for Consistency

After one of the most successful seasons in the team’s history, the St. Louis Blues have struggled greatly to find consistency so far this year. An exceptional start during which the team won six…Read More