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08:36 AM ET 03.08 | Thanks to Ken Hitchcock, the Blues have been singing pretty. [Hitchcock] should walk away with the NHL's coach of the Year Award. Is there any doubt? I realize that we frequently see bizarre voting and politics in awards voting, so you never know what will happen. But on the merits -- and again, unless there is a Blues free-fall from here on out -- how could the Jack Adams Trophy go to another coach? Let's take a look at a partial accounting of Hitchcock's success with the Blues: * Before the season, the Blues were largely considered a borderline playoff team by the hockey pundits. ... * The Blues had lost three of four and were 6-7 at the time Hitchcock took over for Davis Payne. * Under Hitchcock the Blues are 36-11-7.
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With all due respect to John Tortella and a couple of others, I don't see how the Adams couldn't go to Hitchcock. I understand that I am biased, but the turnaround has been startling.
ElevenRingsSTL
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With all due respect to John Tortella and a couple of others, I don't see how the Adams couldn't go to Hitchcock. I understand that I am biased, but the turnaround has been startling.
ElevenRingsSTL
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Sorry for the double post.
ElevenRingsSTL
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No problem, but I agree with both posts. :)
PensFanDealWithIt
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I'd like to see the Blues be a force for a change in the upcoming SC playoffs.
THE BISHOP!
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I would think Hitch would be the favourite. Interesting that Mike Babcock has never won one. My guess is, it's between these two guys. Both are deserving, all they've ever done was win!
Daffy Duck
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The Blues were goin nowhere. Hitch changed the culture on the fly.
No brainer for me... But I am a Hitch fan also so I might be just a bit biased.
Otis B. Driftwood
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Helped bring a Cup to Dallas.
THE BISHOP!
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No contest-period
Harry Crack
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As a Rangers' fan, even I agree with this
Spiny Norman
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But, you're a hockey fan first.
THE BISHOP!
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I think they can be. They have a great blend of youth and experience,2 good goalies,a great coach , speed , size, and some home ice advantage
Harry Crack
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They do have an unbelievable home record.
THE BISHOP!
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So you watched the Leafs/Pens game did you?
Canuck eh?
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Now that Wilson has gone Hitch is probably a shoo-in! (Yes, that's sarcasm, but Hitch definitely deserves the award).
Slapshot
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indeed....hence my rooting for Hitch
Watch it Devious!
Spiny Norman
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He damn sure did... and the players on that team always acknowledge his contribution now even though he drove them nuts at the time.
Otis B. Driftwood
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And ... I agree with the third one. ;-)
roamer
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I am Glen Sather and I didn't approve this message.
roamer
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LMFAO - Now that's a Slap shot.
Canuck eh?
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