St. Louis Blues: 3 Reasons To Stick With Jordan Binnington For Now
By Todd Panula
He’s been there before
Playoff experience can definitely be overrated, especially for on-ice players. Conversely, sometimes it is underestimated with goalies.
There is no doubt that Binnington was a reason the Blues lost in the last two playoffs. However, you cannot deny he was one of the main reasons they won in 2019.
It is true that you cannot base an entire career on one playoff run, even if you win a Stanley Cup. But, when you know it’s in there, you have the hope that he can return to that form.
Husso was not to blame for much, if any, of the team’s woes in their two losses to Minnesota. Still, he’s not tested.
When I say not tested, I don’t mean he has no playoff experience. He had some playoff games with his Finnish team as a teenager and a short run with the Chicago Wolves. That was all five or more years ago.
Binnington has been the main horse for the Blues the last three seasons. He’s a bit more accustomed to the physicality that will come near and into the crease.
One good game in 2022 does not put him back on 2019 status. He is not the starter for the rest of the playoffs, but the fact he’s done it before gives the Blues plenty of reason to think he can go on another run.